Director of Housekeeping - Independent School

Aramark • Toronto, ON

8d • CA$70,000 - CA$80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Aramark is recruiting an experienced Director of Housekeeping to manage housekeeping, laundry, custodial services and support staff for a well-established independent school in Toronto. The ideal candidate will possess previous experience in a similar role and possess the “Yes” and “How” attitude to ensure all tasks are completed in a professional and timely manner to ensure a healthy and safe environment is maintained for all students, staff, faculty and management.

Requirements

• Previous housekeeping supervisory or management experience in an institutional, educational, healthcare, hospitality, or similar environment.
• Strong leadership, team-building, coaching, and employee performance management skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of housekeeping operations, cleaning procedures, floor care, carpet care, and custodial best practices.
• Experience with cleaning equipment, chemicals, inventory management, and safe chemical handling practices.
• Knowledge of environmentally sustainable and green cleaning programs and procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients, staff, and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, with flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and in a fast-paced environment when required.

Nice To Haves

• Post-secondary education in a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all housekeeping operations across the school campus ensuring a clean, safe, and well-maintained environment.
• Supervise, coach, and develop housekeeping supervisors, housekeepers, porters, and other support staff.
• Recruit, onboard, train, and evaluate employees while addressing performance, attendance, and disciplinary matters.
• Conduct regular inspections, audits, and quality reviews to ensure service standards and client expectations are consistently achieved.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with school stakeholders through proactive communication and issue resolution.
• Develop workforce schedules, assign daily tasks, and ensure adequate staffing coverage for all areas and shifts.
• Manage inventory, supplies, chemicals, and equipment while maintaining cost control and operational efficiency.
• Completion of payroll to company Employment Standards Act (ESA) standards
• Completion and maintenance of fiscal year budgets for both Aramark and the Client
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and company policies, including incident reporting and corrective actions.
• Monitor facility conditions and recommend repairs, maintenance, equipment upgrades, and space improvements.
• Support special events, emergency response activities, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

• Three weeks of paid vacation for all new salaried hires, plus 3 personal/flex days dedicated to your mental health and well-being.
• Coverage for dental, prescriptions, vision, massage therapy, and more—because your health matters.
• A Self-Directed Pension Plan where every dollar you contribute is matched with two by Aramark—helping you grow your retirement savings faster.
• Access Aramark’s Employee Assistance Program for confidential resources and support for you and your family whenever you need it.
• Be part of our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where we celebrate diversity, build connections, and support one another.
• Educational Assistance to support your growth, plus scholarships for your children entering post-secondary studies.
• Clear career path planning and development opportunities tailored to your skills and aspirations.
• A safe, healthy, and positive work environment for all.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree