Housekeeping Manager

The Heathman Hotel, located in the vibrant heart of downtown Portland, represents a rich cultural legacy combined with timeless hospitality. Established in 1927, it has served as a distinguished gathering place for artists, writers, performers, and travelers who are drawn to the city’s creative spirit. This historic hotel gracefully combines classic elegance with contemporary comfort to provide guests with a luxurious and memorable experience. Renowned for its sophisticated ambiance and dedication to exceptional service, The Heathman offers an atmosphere where tradition and modernity blend harmoniously, making it a standout destination in Portland’s hospitality landscape.

The Housekeeping Manager at The Heathman Hotel holds a pivotal role in upholding the high standards and refined guest experiences that the hotel is known for. This position is a hands-on, service-driven leadership role responsible for overseeing the cleanliness, presentation, and comfort across the entire property. The Housekeeping Manager directly supervises and supports the housekeeping team, including Room Attendants, Housepersons, and Public Area Attendants, ensuring that all guest rooms and public spaces meet the hotel’s stringent quality criteria. Collaborating closely with the Rooms leadership team, the manager plays a strategic role in maintaining an environment that reflects The Heathman’s sophistication and luxury.

In this role, the Housekeeping Manager is tasked with managing daily operations, from scheduling to inventory control, and ensuring compliance with safety and cleaning standards. The manager is also responsible for fostering a respectful and productive work environment, emphasizing team development and effective communication across departments. This position requires a leader who not only understands the operational aspects of housekeeping but also possesses the skills to inspire and develop a high-performing team in a fast-paced, high-volume hotel setting.

The Heathman Hotel is part of the Makeready collection, a group committed to supporting their team members with comprehensive benefits aimed at promoting well-being and work-life balance. Eligible employees benefit from accommodating paid time off policies, medical, dental, and vision insurance, maternity and paternity leave, pet insurance, company-matched dependent care and 401k plans, as well as a student loan repayment program. These perks reflect the company’s commitment to employee health, happiness, and professional growth. The company culture is founded on Guiding Principles that promote collaboration, respect, and excellence, creating an inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive and succeed as their authentic self.

The Heathman Hotel prides itself on its commitment to diversity and equality. It is an equal opportunity employer that embraces individuals regardless of race, color, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected category. Success at The Heathman is based purely on an individual's qualifications, skills, experience, and job performance, ensuring a fair and respectful work environment for all team members. This leadership opportunity offers a highly rewarding career path for candidates passionate about hospitality management and delivering outstanding guest experiences in a luxury hotel setting.