Director, Housekeeping

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Exact $90,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health savings account
Telehealth resources
Life insurance
401k with employer match
Paid vacation time off
Paid parental leave

Job Description

Great Wolf is a renowned leader in the hospitality and entertainment industry, specializing in family-oriented resorts and indoor water parks across North America. With its commitment to creating memorable experiences for guests of all ages, Great Wolf combines immersive attractions, exceptional customer service, and a safe, welcoming environment to position itself as a top destination for family vacations. Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and supported by a passionate team, Great Wolf emphasizes career growth, employee development, and inclusivity, making it not only a premier vacation resort but also a desirable place of employment for hospitality professionals seeking a fulfilling and dynamic career.

The Director of Housekeeping position at Great Wolf is a senior leadership role that requires a strategic and operational expert to oversee all facets of housekeeping services and programming. This key role is responsible for managing housekeeping and laundry operations, including planning, budgeting, staffing, and payroll, while ensuring guest and employee satisfaction are consistently achieved. It demands a leader who can maintain profitability within the housekeeping function, uphold quality and safety standards, and foster an environment where team members feel valued and motivated. The Director of Housekeeping will also play an integral role in cross-functional collaboration, contributing to broader resort initiatives as a member of the Executive Committee.

This position offers an annual base salary of $90,000 and comes with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and development of every team member. Great Wolf emphasizes continuous learning opportunities through its own Great Wolf University, offering on-the-job and leadership training that empowers employees to advance their careers. The company also promotes work-life balance with flexible scheduling and holistic wellness programs. The Director of Housekeeping will be responsible for directing operations efficiently while ensuring compliance with all safety and environmental regulations, managing resources and inventories, and leading recruitment, training, and performance evaluation within the department. Additionally, the role requires hands-on involvement in daily operational activities and active participation in the Manager-On-Duty program.

At Great Wolf, the culture thrives on diversity and inclusion, highlighting respect and recognition for every individual’s uniqueness. Employees benefit from exclusive perks like discounted vacations, referral incentives, and access to exceptional healthcare and retirement plans. The Director of Housekeeping not only leads a critical department but also represents housekeeping interests at the highest levels of resort management, ensuring that operational excellence aligns with the company’s mission to deliver outstanding guest experiences and maintain a safe, clean, and friendly environment. Candidates seeking this opportunity should bring a proven track record of leadership in large housekeeping operations, a strong commitment to quality and safety, and the ability to lead diverse teams towards extraordinary goals, all within a fast-paced, guest-focused resort setting.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • experience creating and maintaining documents with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • minimum of 3 years experience supervising/managing large housekeeping department
  • minimum of 5 years hotel or resort experience

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • experience creating and maintaining documents with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • minimum of 3 years experience supervising/managing large housekeeping department
  • minimum of 5 years hotel or resort experience
  • college degree
  • demonstrated ability to effectively resolve conflict
  • committed to comprehensive and in-depth analysis, planning, and implementation of every work effort
  • projects a positive public relations image to team members and guests
  • ability to motivate diverse groups to achieve extraordinary goals and overcome challenges
  • excellent management skills including conflict resolution, coaching, development and teamwork

Job Duties

  • Develop detailed, realistic, and comprehensive plans that support organizational objectives, effectively allocating resources and time across groups or departments
  • fiscal and budgetary management of housekeeping operations including creating and maintaining departmental budgets, forecasts, and financial reports as needed
  • reviewing and approving purchases for the department
  • manage the daily activities of the Housekeeping and Laundry department to include appropriate cleaning of all public areas as well as guest rooms
  • provides supervision to Laundry pack members and ensures the efficiency and effectiveness of the operation
  • participate and collaborate on cross-functional teams in order to effectively coordinate resort activities
  • monitor, manage and respond to guest comments and proactively addressing guest comments with operational resolutions
  • conduct investigative actions with guests, where necessary, for guest service and liability claims, ensure customer requests are handled in a timely and professional manner
  • develop, implement, and monitor schedules for the housekeeping operation and manage staffing process to ensure appropriate levels of resourcing to maintain efficient operations
  • manages room expeditor software program (REX) in order to maintain maximum efficiency of inventory management
  • participates in the Manager-On-Duty (MOD) program and executes duties
  • recruiting, hiring, training, and evaluating team member performance against standards
  • plan and implement staff training and development programs within the department
  • monitors quality assurance program for lodge
  • review accuracy of nightly housekeeping reports and investigates discrepancies
  • serve on resort Executive Committee to represent the interests of the housekeeping function
  • enforce policies and procedures
  • maintain a working knowledge of general and departmental safety procedures
  • attends safety training programs and in-service education as required
  • develops, implements, and monitors programs that assure a safe facility and work environment that is in compliance with all appropriate regulations-Ergonomics, Emergency Responses, Injury and Illness Prevention, and Hazard Communications Programs
  • ensures the proper maintenance of all equipment
  • makes arrangements for repair and/or replacement of used and damaged equipment
  • conducts inventory of housekeeping supplies for submission to the proper point of contact
  • ensures housekeeping activity and physical areas stocked, organized and are compliant with all safety and environmental health processes, procedures and regulations
  • oversees the safe management of the Lost and Found, verifying proper record keeping and safety of items

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)


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