Housekeeping Manager

Pyramid Global Hospitality•Houston, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Housekeeping Manager is responsible for the daily leadership and oversight of the Housekeeping and Laundry departments at a 604-room, full-service Marriott property. Working in direct support of the Director of Housekeeping, this role ensures consistent delivery of Marriott brand cleanliness and service standards across all guest rooms, public areas, lobby spaces, and back-of-house laundry operations. This is a Non-Exempt position scheduled for 45 hours per week, including weekends and holidays, with shift flexibility based on hotel occupancy demands. This position directly supervises a diverse team of 50–60 employees across multiple job classifications and is accountable for daily room inspections, workforce scheduling, payroll administration, incentive program management, budget oversight, and effective communication across all levels of the organization. Note: The property will be transitioning its Property Management System (PMS) to Power M this year. The selected candidate must be comfortable operating in the current PMS while adapting to the Power M platform. Resilience, flexibility, and fast learning are essential. The candidate may also support team training during the changeover period.

Requirements

Minimum 2–3 years of experience specifically in a Housekeeping Manager or Housekeeping Supervisor role within a hotel environment; full-service or large-property (400+ rooms) experience strongly preferred.
Proven experience managing teams of 50 or more employees across multiple housekeeping job classifications, including on-property laundry operations.
Proficiency with a Property Management System (PMS); must be willing and able to transition to Power M upon property changeover.
Experience using Hotel Effectiveness or a comparable labor scheduling platform for building and managing work schedules.
Demonstrated experience processing and closing payroll and maintaining accurate employee work records.
Experience designing and managing employee incentive programs tied to performance and productivity metrics.
Strong computer skills, including comfort with hotel systems, scheduling tools, payroll platforms, and standard office applications.
Excellent communication skills — written and verbal — with the ability to interact effectively and professionally with employees, coworkers, managers, leadership, guests, vendors, and contract labor at all levels.
Ability to attend and contribute to leadership and departmental meetings on a regular basis.
Must be available to work a scheduled 45-hour work week, including weekends, holidays, and varying shifts based on hotel occupancy.
High school diploma or equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Workday and Work Record Systems for payroll processing.
Prior Experience within Marriott or a major branded hotel company, with familiarity in brand standards and quality audit processes.
Bilingual- English and Spanish highly preferred, able to speak, write, and communicate effectively in both English and Spanish to lead, train, and interact with a diverse workforce.
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee the daily cleaning, servicing, and inspection of all guest rooms and public areas.
Personally inspect 50–60 rooms per day to verify brand cleanliness and quality standards are consistently met.
Manage room status accuracy in the PMS (and Power M upon transition) in close coordination with the Front Office team.
Coach Room Attendants and Supervisors in real time based on inspection results; follow up on all corrective actions.
Coordinate deep-cleaning projects and preventive maintenance walkthroughs with the Engineering department.
Manage lost-and-found procedures in compliance with brand and property policies.
Oversee all on-property laundry operations, including processing of linen, and terry for a 604-room property.
Manage laundry production schedules to maintain adequate linen par levels based on daily occupancy and group demand.
Monitor laundry equipment performance; coordinate maintenance and repair needs with Engineering promptly.
Track linen and terry inventory, manage replacement cycles, and control loss and waste.
Ensure proper chemical handling, OSHA compliance, and safety protocols are maintained in the laundry facility at all times.
Supervise 50–60 employees daily across all housekeeping job classifications: Room Attendants, Housepersons, Laundry Attendants, Lobby Attendants, and Housekeeping Supervisors.
Build and manage daily and weekly work schedules using Hotel Effectiveness, aligning labor deployment with occupancy forecasts and productivity targets.
Lead daily pre-shift briefings to communicate VIP arrivals, group activity, priority assignments, and operational updates.
Recruit, train, onboard, and develop department employees; conduct performance evaluations and administer corrective action as needed.
Support the Director of Housekeeping across all operational, administrative, and strategic department functions.
Process and close out weekly or biweekly payroll for 50–60 employees using Workday, ensuring accuracy of hours, overtime, and job classifications.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee work records in Workday, including attendance, schedule changes, and performance documentation.
Design and administer staff incentive programs tied to room inspections, productivity metrics, and guest satisfaction scores to drive performance and retention.
Manage department labor costs in line with budget targets and productivity standards.
Control supply and amenity inventory; manage par levels, ordering, and vendor relationships.
Assist the Director of Housekeeping in preparing the annual operating budget and monthly variance reporting.
Communicate clearly and professionally with all stakeholders including hourly employees, coworkers, department managers, hotel leadership, guests, vendors, and contract labor.
Attend and actively participate in leadership meetings and departmental meetings, representing the housekeeping department.
Address and resolve guest concerns related to housekeeping and laundry in a timely, professional manner.
Collaborate with Front Office, Engineering, Food & Beverage, and other departments to ensure seamless guest experiences.