Director of Housekeeping - Luxury Beachfront Resort at Pelican Grand Beach Resort

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Operational leadership, Staff management, Quality control, Budget management, Inventory control, Guest service, Safety compliance, Communication, Time management, Microsoft Office, Housekeeping software, PMS systems, Training, Inspection, Conflict resolution, Leadership

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Description Sitting directly on the Atlantic Ocean, Pelican Grand Beach Resort boasts breathtaking views and instantly surrounds guests with a sense of old Florida grandeur. 156-rooms, 4 diamond, 3 outlets, a lazy river and beach front? Yes please! At Pelican, we often celebrate our employees’ accomplishments. Are you all about being your best self, doing the right thing, bringing your natural smile and having fun? Then we hope to welcome you to our amazing family. We are excited that you are considering joining Pelican Grand Beach Resort! Summary: The Director of Housekeeping is the driving force behind an exceptional guest experience, orchestrating every detail of cleanliness, comfort, and presentation across the property. At the same time, they balance the business behind the scenes—managing budgets, optimizing inventory, and driving operational excellence with confidence and precision. This is a role for someone who thrives on high standards, leads and inspires high-performing teams, leads with both accountability and heart, and understands that true hospitality lives in the details. The Director of Housekeeping doesn’t just maintain a property— they elevate it, creating an experience guests can see, feel, and remember long after their stay.. Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership: Oversee daily operations of the housekeeping, laundry, and public area teams, ensuring all spaces meet cleanliness and aesthetic standards. Staff Management: Hire, train, schedule, and supervise housekeeping staff, fostering a productive team environment. Quality Control: Conduct regular inspections of guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house areas. Financial & Inventory Control: Manage departmental budgets, control costs, track expenses, and manage inventory of cleaning supplies and linens. Guest Service: Respond to guest complaints and feedback to maintain high customer satisfaction levels. Safety Compliance: Ensure adherence to OSHA, safety, health, and sanitation protocols, including SDS (Safety Data Sheets) management. At Pelican, we take pride in supporting our initiatives towards Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility. We have established a hotel committee to bring together a variety of thoughts, perspectives, and expressions – and we would love for you to share yours with the team! Required Skills & Qualifications Experience: Generally requires 5+ years of housekeeping experience, with at least 1–2 years in a management or supervisory role. Leadership: Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of cleaning techniques, chemical handling, and safety protocols. Organization: Excellent time management and organizational abilities. Technology: Proficient in Microsoft, Housekeeping software and PMS systems. Requirements Degree or certification in hospitality management, business administration, or related field 5+ years of work experience in Housekeeping management or similar role Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to effectively lead and motivate a team Attention to detail to maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards Solid understanding of housekeeping procedures, cleaning techniques, safety regulations Effective organizational skills to manage schedules, inventory, budgets, and various housekeeping tasks in a fast-paced hospitality environment Solid understanding of housekeeping procedures, cleaning techniques, safety regulations, and industry trends Good verbal communication skills Ability to inspire team members on a daily basis, leading them to perform at a high level. Physical Demands · Position requires walking and giving direction most of the working day; must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 4 hours in length. Length of time of these tasks may vary from day to day and task to task. · Must be able to exert well-paced ability to reach different other departments of the hotel on a timely basis and in limited space. · Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks as needed. · Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis. · Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 150 lbs. occasionally. · Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity. · Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and subordinates. · Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception. · Must have finger dexterity to be able to operate office equipment such as computers, printers, calculator, keyboard, multi-line touch tone phone, filing cabinets, FAX machines, photocopiers, dolly and other office equipment as needed. Noble House Hotels & Resorts are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member (come as they are) as their true authentic self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team (rooted in family) and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.

Responsibilities

The Director of Housekeeping oversees daily operations of the housekeeping, laundry, and public area teams to ensure high cleanliness and aesthetic standards. They are also responsible for managing departmental budgets, inventory, and ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation protocols.