About the role

Recess Hotel & Club in Savannah is seeking an experienced, hands-on Director of Housekeeping to lead our housekeeping operation and maintain exceptional standards across guest rooms and public spaces. This leader will oversee daily operations, develop and coach the team, ensure service and cleanliness excellence, and drive a culture of accountability and guest satisfaction. The ideal candidate brings luxury or full-service hotel experience, strong operational leadership, and a visible, team-focused management style.

This is an onsite position located at Recess Hotel & Club in Savannah.

What you'll do

Lead all housekeeping operations for guestrooms, public areas, laundry, and uniforms.
Recruit, train, coach, and develop housekeeping managers, supervisors, and team members.
Maintain cleaning standards, inspection processes, productivity expectations, and operating procedures.
Oversee room readiness, quality assurance, labor planning, scheduling, inventory, and departmental expenses.
Partner with Front Office, Engineering, and other departments to ensure seamless operations and an exceptional guest experience.
Foster a culture of accountability, recognition, teamwork, and continuous improvement through visible, hands-on leadership.
Resolve guest concerns and operational challenges with urgency, professionalism, and a service-focused approach.

Qualifications

3–5 years of progressive housekeeping leadership experience in an upscale, luxury, resort, or full-service hotel
Previous experience as a Director of Housekeeping, Executive Housekeeper, Assistant Director of Housekeeping, or similar leader
Proven ability to lead large teams and develop managers and supervisors
Strong knowledge of inspections, labor planning, scheduling, inventory, and departmental budgeting
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
Ability to bend, reach, stoop, push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds

Why Recess?

Build something from the beginning.

Join the opening team behind one of Savannah's most anticipated lifestyle hotels and help shape the guest experience from day one.

Take care of yourself.

Medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits for eligible full-time team members
Company-matched 401(k) with fast vesting
Up to 20 days of paid time off, paid holidays, and a paid birthday
Complimentary daily team member meal

Experience the brand.

Complimentary two-night stay at Hotel Recess & Club Savannah
Team member discounts on dining, Saltgrass Spa treatments, retail, and The Cooking School at Saint Bibiana
Complimentary fitness classes

Travel farther.

Employee rates at select Leading Hotels of the World properties
Discounts at Highgate hotels worldwide

Grow with Left Lane.

Referral incentives and guest recognition programs
Career development opportunities across a growing hospitality portfolio
The opportunity to help shape one of hospitality's most exciting lifestyle brands

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