Housekeeping Inspector, The Mara Hotel

AvantStayLaguna Beach, CA
Hybrid

About The Position

As a Housekeeping Inspector, you will play a critical role in ensuring that all AvantStay properties in your designated area meet our high cleanliness and quality standards before guest arrivals. This position is a support role for the Housekeeping Manager, focusing on detailed property inspections, quality control, and inventory oversight. You will work closely with the housekeeping and maintenance teams to identify and resolve any issues, ensuring an exceptional guest experience. This role requires frequent travel between properties, and candidates must reside within a short drive of our vacation rental properties in the designated area.

Requirements

  • 1+ year of hospitality, housekeeping, or property management experience.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to identify and address cleanliness or setup deficiencies.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Tech-savvy with basic Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word & PowerPoint); knowledge of property management or housekeeping software is a plus.
  • Availability to work weekends and holidays, with a flexible schedule to accommodate business needs.
  • Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license, as frequent local travel between properties is required.
  • Physical ability to stand, walk, and move throughout properties for extended periods, as well as lift and carry items up to 25 lbs.
  • A commitment to maintaining high cleanliness and brand presentation standards.
  • Must reside in the designated area and be available for hands-on in-market presence.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous experience in housekeeping inspections, quality control, or a similar role is preferred.
  • Experience in hospitality, vacation rentals, or real estate is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct detailed post-cleaning inspections to ensure hotels meet AvantStay’s cleanliness and brand standards before guest arrivals.
  • Identify and document deficiencies, such as missed cleaning tasks, damaged or missing items, and maintenance issues, and report them for resolution.
  • Support the Housekeeping Manager in training and coaching housekeeping staff to reinforce cleaning standards and expectations.
  • Provide real-time feedback to housekeepers and vendors, ensuring accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Assist with housekeeping dispatching, ensuring cleaning assignments are completed on schedule and to standard.
  • Monitor and replenish inventory, including linens, cleaning supplies, and guest amenities in each unit.
  • Ensure proper staging and setup of furniture, décor, and household items to match AvantStay’s brand presentation.
  • Work cross-functionally with the housekeeping, maintenance, and operations teams to resolve issues quickly and efficiently.
  • Assist in onboarding new properties, ensuring they are properly stocked, cleaned, and guest-ready before going live.

Benefits

  • $26 per hour, depending on skills & experience
  • Generous company-sponsored insurance (medical, dental, vision, life, etc.)
  • Flexible paid time off
  • Complimentary and discounted stays at AvantStay properties
  • Pre-tax retirement savings plans offered via Betterment
  • Paid parental leave
  • Fitness reimbursement
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Mileage reimbursement
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