Director of Housekeeping (TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT) - The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel

The Roosevelt New Orleans, an iconic Waldorf Astoria property, is a luxury hotel that combines Southern hospitality with world-class service and historic surroundings. Situated as the centerpiece of New Orleans, this prestigious hotel offers convenient access to the vibrant French Quarter and popular city attractions such as Jackson Square, Bourbon Street, and the Arts & Warehouse District. The Roosevelt New Orleans features 504 exquisite rooms, over 60,000 square feet of meeting space, and five varied food and beverage outlets, including two restaurants, a café, a seasonal rooftop bar, and in-room dining options. This historic landmark hotel prides itself on a rich heritage of hospitality and superior guest experiences. The Director of Housekeeping (Temporary Assignment) plays a vital role in maintaining the high standards of cleanliness and service throughout the property. This leadership position involves overseeing all housekeeping operations, including guest rooms, public areas, restrooms, offices, and banquet and conference room spaces. The Director ensures compliance with local, federal, and company sanitation and safety regulations while directing staff and managing departmental budgets and inventory controls. This position is ideal for a motivated individual looking to grow their career in hospitality and housekeeping within a luxury hotel environment. The role requires a dynamic individual who can lead, inspire, and develop a dedicated housekeeping team. Responsibilities include recruiting and training team members, implementing policies, conducting performance evaluations, and fostering a culture of excellence. Additionally, the Director will coordinate with other hotel departments and participate in rehabilitation and capital improvement projects. Strong knowledge of sanitation standards, chemicals, and safety protocols is essential, as well as solid supervisory abilities and effective communication skills. This temporary position offers the unique opportunity to gain valuable management experience with one of the most prestigious hotel brands in the world, Hilton, renowned for its commitment to quality, innovation, and guest satisfaction. Working at The Roosevelt means joining a team that exemplifies Hilton's core values — hospitality, integrity, leadership, teamwork, ownership, and urgency — while maintaining a focus on quality, productivity, dependability, customer service, and adaptability. The hotel's culture supports professional growth and provides an engaging and supportive work environment for all team members. Whether you have previous luxury hotel experience or are eager to expand your management skills in housekeeping, this temporary Director of Housekeeping position is a significant career opportunity in the hospitality industry. Hilton’s vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality reflects the rewarding and impactful work that you will help provide to guests from around the world every day.

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Previous management experience required
• At least three years management experience in hotel/housekeeping preferred
• Knowledge of basic sanitation requirements and chemical applications
• Basic mathematical skills to prepare financial calculations
• Ability to supervise and lead teams
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and other departments
• Ability to accurately input information using computer systems
• Ability to coordinate with other departments
• Ability to work varying schedules due to hospitality industry needs