Housekeeping Manager
- Banff, AB, Canada
$60,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $60,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in housekeeping management, preferably in a luxury hotel or resort setting
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
CRMR is a family-owned Canadian hospitality company operating a collection of iconic mountain properties across the Canadian Rockies, including Buffalo Mountain Lodge in Banff, Deer Lodge and Post Hotel & Spa in Lake Louise and Emerald Lake Lodge in Yoho National Park. We are dedicated to delivering world-class dining, hospitality and service in some of the most breathtaking landscapes Canada has to offer.
Perks & Benefits
- Subsidized staff accommodation
- Subsidized meals on shift
- Complimentary stays at our sister lodges
- Staff rates at all CRMR properties
- Employee Benefits Program
- Discount on food and beverages at our hotel dining outlets
- Staff events and recognition programs throughout the year
- Opportunities for growth and advancement across our properties
- Access to staff fitness facilities (select properties)
- Annual wage and performance review
Why Work With Us
This isn't your typical 9 to 5. Working at CRMR means waking up to mountain views, building lifelong friendships with teammates from around the world and being part of a close-knit team that genuinely feels like family. We believe the best guest experiences are created by people who love where they work and here, the mountains are your backyard.
Position Overview
The Housekeeping Manager is responsible for overseeing and ensuring exceptional cleanliness and orderliness in guest rooms and public areas of the lodge. This is a hands-on leadership role that involves actively participating in daily operations while managing the housekeeping team, coordinating activities, and ensuring that guest requests are addressed with promptness and courtesy. The Housekeeping Manager is expected to lead by example, working alongside their team to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and guest satisfaction.
Duties & Responsibilities
Team Management and Development
- Onboard, train and supervise all housekeeping staff
- Ensure ongoing training and knowledge of cleaning supplies and techniques
- Schedule and evaluate all housekeeping staff
- Foster positive employee relations through clear communication and engagement
- Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to team members
Quality Control and Standards
- Set and uphold quality control policies, best practices, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Conduct daily inspections to ensure standards are consistently met
- Create and update daily checklists for housekeepers, housemen, and supervisors
- Resolve guest complaints and issues professionally and promptly
Operational Management
- Liaise between housekeeping, front desk, and maintenance teams
- Ensure compliance with legislation, health & safety regulations, and company policies
- Manage linen and cleaning/amenities inventories
- Conduct monthly ordering of supplies and maintain accurate inventory records
- Ensure all rooms are ready by check in time
- Keep labor costs and other related expenses within budgeted goals
- Maintain an accurate log of all lost & found items
- Report all maintenance defects in rooms and public areas to Maintenance
Administrative Responsibilities
- Attend required meetings
- Complete and submit payroll every second Sunday
- Handle administrative paperwork
- Create weekly schedules for staff
- Develop monthly extra duties for housekeepers, housepersons & supervisors
Continuous Improvement
- Regularly review and update cleaning procedures and products
- Implement eco-friendly practices where possible
- Stay informed about industry trends and best practices
Skills & Experience
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in housekeeping management, preferably in a luxury hotel or resort setting
- Proven track record of maintaining high cleanliness standards and positive guest feedback
- In-depth knowledge of cleaning techniques, products, and equipment
- Strong understanding of health and safety regulations in the hospitality industry
- Excellent leadership and team management skills
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and property management systems
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
- Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays
- Ability to stand for extended periods and walk throughout the property
Please note that only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts (CRMR) is committed to building a workplace where everyone can succeed and belong. As Bow Valley Workplace Inclusion Charter signatory, we are working to build a diverse, equitable, and inclusive team environment. We value a wide range of skills, experiences, and backgrounds; and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. CRMR is continuously evolving our systems and practices to remove barriers so all equity seeking groups can succeed.
If you can’t apply online or request accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Human Resources Department at 1-403-441-0375.
We look forward to receiving your application
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Housekeeping Manager will lead the housekeeping team, train and schedule staff, and inspect rooms daily to keep standards high. They will also handle supplies, budgets, payroll and guest complaints, and work with front desk and maintenance teams.
Requirements
Candidates need 3-5 years of housekeeping management experience, ideally in a luxury hotel or resort. They need strong leadership, attention to detail, knowledge of cleaning products and health and safety rules, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and property management systems.
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Property management system
- Staff scheduling
- Payroll processing
- Inventory management
- Quality control
- Standard operating procedures
- Team leadership
- Performance evaluation
- Room inspection
- Cleaning techniques
- Cleaning equipment
- Health and safety compliance
- Budget management
- Guest complaint resolution
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Communication
- Multitasking
- Prioritization
- Eco-friendly practices
- Supply ordering
- Cross-department coordination
- Training and onboarding
Benefits
- Subsidized staff accommodation
- Subsidized meals on shift
- Complimentary stays at sister lodges
- Staff rates at all properties
- Employee benefits program
- Discount on food and beverages
- Staff events and recognition programs
- Growth and advancement opportunities
- Annual wage and performance review
Categories
- Hospitality
- Management & Leadership
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Housekeeping Manager
- Housekeeping management
- Hotel housekeeping
- Resort housekeeping
- Luxury hotel
- Lodging manager
- Hospitality management
- Team leadership
- Staff scheduling
- Room inspection
- Quality control
- Inventory management
- Linen inventory
- Payroll
- Microsoft Office
- Property management system
- Health and safety
- Guest services
- Lost and found
- Eco-friendly cleaning
Seniority
Mid level
Perks
- Employee discount
- Meals
Tools
- Microsoft Office
- Property management system
Languages
- English