Housekeeping Manager

Company Description

Explore limitless possibilities, dreams and adventures on Hawai’i Island as you blaze a trail for a rewarding career in hospitality. Embrace our passion for Hawai’i’s heritage, culture and traditions with amazing career opportunities that await you in paradise. Journey into a luxury oasis where the aloha spirit comes alive.

Fairmont Orchid is an award-winning luxury resort located on the majestic Kohala Coast of Hawai‘i Island. Immerse yourself in an authentic Hawaiian experience, surrounded by 32 oceanfront acres of lush tropical gardens, cascading waterfalls and a tranquil white sand beach and lagoon. Hawai‘i’s warmth and serenity are reflected throughout the design of our family‑friendly hotel accommodations with spacious guest rooms, suites and the exclusive Fairmont Gold concierge floor.

Resort amenities include our Spa Without Walls, a 10,000-square-foot oceanfront pool, cultural activities, onsite restaurants, access to world‑class golf, a 24/7 fitness center and a 10‑court tennis pavilion. Inspired by culture, well‑being and genuine aloha, Fairmont Orchid welcomes you to experience authentic Hawai‘i.

• Premium preferred provider medical/drug/vision benefits at competitive prices.
• We put you first & value you with employer paid coverage for group life and accidental insurance coverage (1x annual salary) + Coverage is available for your ‘ohana!*
• We believe that hospitality has the power to unlock a better tomorrow with our 401(k)/retirement saving plan & matching program.
• Don’t just live in the moment – own your moment with 15 paid holiday/personal days per year + 10 days of paid vacation that begin accruing immediately*
• Incentive Bonuses are available to inspire creativity & dedication to deliver exceptional experiences.
• We go the extra mile by offering 50% discounts at hotel restaurants, 50% discount on retail items at our Fairmont Store & 30% discount of services offered in our Spa Without Walls.
• We are globetrotters taking advantage of our Travel Program with unlimited employee discounts at Accor properties + Friends & Family rates (5,000+ hotels worldwide)*
• Complimentary food & beverage on property

The Housekeeping Manager will be responsible for the assurance of meeting and exceeding the luxury standards of Housekeeping that is expected at Fairmont Orchid. This individual will succeed by working with the Assistant Director in recruiting for the best talent, perpetuating superior training/retraining and ensuring standards are consistently upheld. We are looking for someone with a passion for people and a relentless commitment to ensure the highest levels of satisfaction for both our guests and colleagues.

• Upholding brand (LQA) standards of the department.
• Review LQA audits to identify areas of improvement and implement initiatives to improve service.
• Manage all housekeeping colleagues to include interviewing, retention, training, coaching and discipline.
• Maintain colleague performance logs and elevate concerns to ADOH.
• Conduct continuous inspections of all areas to ensure that quality standards are being met and SOPs are being followed.
• Assist in maximizing hotel profitability by property managing expenses, labor and other resources.
• Assist in the administrative and management of the Housekeeping operation to include but not limited to payroll, scheduling and other duties.
• Oversee inventory and top off PAR levels as needed.
• Own all guest complaints at the highest level and follow through to ensure complete satisfaction.
• Guarantee 100% quality of all VIP and Site Visit rooms.
• Involvement in special projects.
• In the absence of the Assistant Director of Housekeeping, assist the Director of Housekeeping to ensure all responsibilities and tasks are met.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Housekeeping and Assistant Director of Housekeeping.

Your experience and skills include:

• Previous leadership experience, required
• Proven ability to build and maintain good relationships with all stakeholders
• Ability to lead by example, belief in a strong team culture and sets the scene for high performance.
• Ability to focus…