As a team with a high profile and reputation, The Peninsula Shanghai is looking for a Director of Housekeeping for the hotel's housekeeping department to ensure exceptional cleanliness, luxury standards, and outstanding guest experiences.
• Be part of a globally recognized luxury brand
• Competitive salary and health insurance system
• Oversee the end-to-end operations, strategic direction, and financial performance of the hotel's housekeeping department.
【Key Responsibilities】
• Oversee daily housekeeping operations across guestrooms, public areas, back-of-house facilities, and laundry services, ensuring all colleagues deliver consistent Peninsula service standards
• Lead, motivate, and develop the housekeeping team through active floor presence, coaching, and performance management to ensure operational excellence
• Conduct regular inspections of guestrooms, suites, public areas, and heart-of-house facilities to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness, maintenance, presentation, and brand compliance
• Resolve all guest complaints and service recovery issues promptly and professionally to exceed guest expectations
• Ensure all Housekeeping areas maintain immaculate cleanliness and comply with health, sanitation, safety, environmental, and recycling procedures at all times
• Conduct regular departmental briefings to communicate daily operational priorities, occupancy forecasts, VIP arrivals, service standards, and grooming requirements in line with Peninsula brand expectations
• Collaborate closely with Front Office, Engineering, Food & Beverage, and other departments to deliver seamless guest experiences and operational efficiency
• Develop and implement Housekeeping service standards, operating procedures, and quality assurance programs to continuously enhance guest satisfaction
• Enforce safe work practices and work closely with the Risk Management Team to maintain a secure environment for both colleagues and guests
• Lead by example and strictly enforce Peninsula’s standards and Code of Conduct across the department
• Create weekly staff schedules based on occupancy levels, business forecasts, and operational requirements to optimize productivity and labor costs
• Manage departmental budgets and implement cost control measures to minimize operating expenses, control linen, and guest supplies usage, and maximize profitability
• Ensure all guestrooms, public areas, furniture, fixtures, equipment, and decorative items are properly maintained, coordinating closely with Engineering to address maintenance requirements promptly
• Develop departmental strategies to improve operational efficiency, colleague engagement, guest satisfaction scores, and overall service quality
• Assist in executing hotel public relations, sustainability, and brand initiatives to reinforce Peninsula’s luxury positioning
• Foster and maintain strong collaborative working relationships with all hotel departments
• Establish training and development programs to continuously enhance technical skills, luxury service delivery, and leadership capabilities within the housekeeping team
• Keep Rooms Division and hotel senior management fully informed of operational developments, staffing matters, guest feedback, and key departmental updates
• Oversee inventory management and purchasing processes for linen, uniforms, guest room supplies, cleaning equipment, and operating materials
• Exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions within the scope of the position’s responsibilities
【General requirements】
• Housekeeping leadership experience in a luxury hotel environment
• Minimum 5 years of senior housekeeping management experience, preferably at Executive Housekeeper or Director level
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and demonstrate appropriate prioritization skills
• Able to work with minimal supervision in a responsible and responsive manner
• Strong leadership, people management, and motivational skills
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, labor management, and cost control
• Able to work well under pressure
• Customer service oriented
• Enthusiastic about hospitality and luxury service
We will be delighted to receive your CV now and will liaise with successful candidates accordingly.