Housekeeping Manager

**Employer**:Halifax (HFX) Airport Hotel

**Position Level**:Managerial Level

**Posting Date**:June 30, 2025

**Location**:Goffs - NS (Near Halifax Airport Hotel )

**Manages Others**:Yes

**Salary**$18.50 to start. Can be negotiable based on experience and performance.

**Position Classification**Housekeeping

**Terms of Employment**Full time, permanent.

**Position Available Date** Immediately

**Job Overview**

**Responsibilities**
- Work with the Director of Operations and General Manager to achieve proper cleanliness standards.
- Supervise and coordinate the activities of housekeeping staff to ensure efficient operations.
- Develop and implement cleaning schedules and procedures to maintain cleanliness standards.
- Conduct regular inspections of guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house spaces to ensure compliance with cleanliness standards.
- Monitor staff performance regarding cleanliness standards and work ethics. Follow up with disciplinary action when necessary.
- Communicate with all Managers regarding “ready” rooms ensuring guest requirements are met in accordance with company policy.
- Train, mentor, and evaluate housekeeping staff to enhance performance and service quality.
- Manage inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate stock levels are maintained. Assisting with ordering and maintaining accurate levels of inventory.
- Address guest inquiries or complaints regarding housekeeping services promptly and professionally.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless operations within the hotel or facility.
- Report all maintenance issues in a timely manner and following up with all rooms when they come back into the system.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations related to cleaning practices.
- Ensure the correct handling of guest laundry and lost property in accordance with hotel and company standards.
- Ensure adherence to security of bedrooms and keys in accordance with hotel and company standards.
- Provide weekly schedules for the department, ensure proper coverage is maintained.
- Be able to multitask and assist with covering sick calls, staff shortages when required to do so.

**Qualifications**
- Proven experience in industrial cleaning, preferably within a hotel or hospitality setting.
- Strong knowledge of custodial practices, cleaning chemicals, and safety protocols.
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Effective communication skills for interacting with guests and team members.
- Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays as needed.
- Previous management experience in housekeeping or related fields is preferred.

**Benefits**

**Halifax (HFX) Airport Hotel**

60 Sky Blvd

Goffs, Nova Scotia B2T 1K3

Join our team as a Housekeeping Manager where you will play a vital role in creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for all guests

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $18.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Goffs, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Housekeeping: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person