About the role
- Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional. Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences. Mandarin Oriental Canouan is a remote island hideaway on Canouan Island in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, fast becoming one of the most sought-after luxury destinations in the world. Oriental, Canouan redefines the idyllic tropical island getaway. About the job The Director of Housekeeping is responsible for leading all housekeeping operations across the hotel, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness, presentation and guest satisfaction. Reporting to the Director of Rooms, this role plays a key part in delivering Mandarin Oriental's legendary quality standards while driving operational excellence, colleague engagement and financial performance. As Director of Housekeeping, you will be responsible for the following duties:
- Lead all housekeeping operations, ensuring exceptional cleanliness, presentation and compliance with brand and quality standards.
- Inspire, develop and empower colleagues through coaching, training and succession planning.
- Drive guest satisfaction, quality assurance and continuous operational improvement.
- Manage departmental budgets, payroll, productivity, inventory and cost control.
- Partner with Front Office, Engineering, Laundry and People & Culture to ensure seamless operations and outstanding guest experiences.
- Oversee preventive maintenance coordination, linen management, equipment and departmental resources.
- Promote colleague engagement, workplace safety and environmental responsibility.
- As Director of Housekeeping, we expect from you:
- A minimum of 7+ years of housekeeping leadership experience within luxury hotels, including significant experience leading large teams.
- Proven track record of maintaining exceptional housekeeping standards in a luxury hospitality environment.
- Strong leadership, people development and coaching capabilities.
- Excellent financial acumen with experience managing departmental budgets, payroll and productivity targets.
- Strong understanding of quality assurance processes, luxury service standards and guest satisfaction metrics.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience working collaboratively across multiple operational departments.
- Strong command of written and spoken English
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, pre-opening or luxury hotel environment while managing multiple priorities.
- High levels of professionalism, attention to detail and commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences.
- Our commitment to you:
- Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.
- MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it's important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
- Health & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.
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