How to hire a housekeeping director

How to hire a housekeeping director, step by step

Here's a step-by-step housekeeping director hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a housekeeping director job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new housekeeping director
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the housekeeping director you need to hire. Certain housekeeping director roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A housekeeping director's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, housekeeping directors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of housekeeping director salaries for various roles:

   Type of Housekeeping Director	Description	Hourly rate
   Housekeeping Director		$15-41
   Janitorial Supervisor	A janitorial supervisor acts as an overseer to the janitorial staff. Their job is to monitor and assist day-to-day work, schedule shifts, and work hours with other crew members... Show more	$12-20
   Lead Custodian	A Lead Custodian supervises the custodian division to maintain cleanliness in the office, building, and property at a given time, typically in the morning and evening. They are the ones in charge of performing minor maintenance, furniture, and other office equipment... Show more	$11-21

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Cleanliness
   • Guest Rooms
   • Customer Service
   • Guest Service
   • Payroll
   • OSHA
   • Quality Standards
   • Cleanliness Standards
   • Public Spaces
   • Room Attendants
   • Front Desk
   • Performance Evaluations
   • Customer Satisfaction
   • Rehabilitation

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage keeping current MSDS books in facilities.
   • Perform quality control inspections, manage floor care, and ensure all JCAHO, OSHA, and Bio-Hazard standards are met.
   • Implement more effective and efficient operating procedures to achieve target standards of cleanliness including on time room readiness.
   • Maintain MSDS sheet for all cleaning chemicals safety.
   • Schedule meeting with PMS provider to go install PMS upgrades.
   • Implement VIP guest program recognizing not only VIPs but denoting returning guests.

   More housekeeping director duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your housekeeping director job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A housekeeping director salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, housekeeping directors' average salary in louisiana is 51% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level housekeeping directors earn 62% less than senior-level housekeeping directors.
   • Certifications. A housekeeping director with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a housekeeping director's salary.

   Average housekeeping director salary

   $54,047yearly

   $25.98 hourly rate

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   Entry-level housekeeping director salary

   $33,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

   Average housekeeping director salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$86,139	$41
   2	Massachusetts	$74,678	$36
   3	California	$74,661	$36
   4	District of Columbia	$73,326	$35
   5	Maryland	$70,946	$34
   6	Pennsylvania	$68,982	$33
   7	Minnesota	$67,462	$32
   8	Illinois	$62,975	$30
   9	Colorado	$61,871	$30
   10	Alaska	$59,644	$29
   11	North Carolina	$56,468	$27
   12	Arizona	$55,406	$27
   13	Mississippi	$54,856	$26
   14	Texas	$54,308	$26
   15	Utah	$53,992	$26
   16	Florida	$52,034	$25
   17	Missouri	$51,862	$25
   18	South Carolina	$49,347	$24
   19	Georgia	$47,065	$23
   20	Louisiana	$42,877	$21

   Average housekeeping director salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Ellicott Development	$94,265	$45.32
   2	Wyndham Vacation Ownership	$71,469	$34.36
   3	Legacy Health	$69,999	$33.65	2
   4	HEI Hotels & Resorts	$68,950	$33.15	33
   5	Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants	$68,916	$33.13	33
   6	Anderson Hospital	$67,252	$32.33
   7	Chicago Ridge	$66,960	$32.19
   8	Life Care Centers of America	$66,473	$31.96	43
   9	Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts	$65,447	$31.46	21
   10	Hyatt Hotels	$65,006	$31.25	65
   11	LTCG	$64,988	$31.24
   12	Rosewood Hotels & Resorts	$64,514	$31.02
   13	Aspen Snowmass	$64,165	$30.85	5
   14	Approved Cash	$63,912	$30.73	9
   15	Hhs - Hospital Housekeeping Systems	$63,326	$30.45	4
   16	YMCA	$63,003	$30.29	4
   17	Mastercorp	$62,949	$30.26	43
   18	Life Care Solutions	$62,438	$30.02	6
   19	Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa	$62,422	$30.01
   20	Goodwin Recruiting	$62,360	$29.98

4. Writing a housekeeping director job description

   A housekeeping director job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a housekeeping director job description:

   Housekeeping director job description example

   The Jefferson in Washington D.C. is currently recruiting for a Director of Housekeeping to join our highly acclaimed and award winning hotel.
   
   The Jefferson, Washington D.C. has been named one of the top hotels in Washington, D.C. and presents this exciting opportunity for someone who is interested in growing within a setting that finds delight in the details that take our guests experience beyond expectation.
   
   The position of Director of Housekeeping oversees the day-to-day operations and implementing processes and procedures within the Housekeeping department so that the guest’s experience is enhance by flawless service and presentation of our guest areas. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:
   
   Managing the operations within the housekeeping department and ensuring the product quality of the hotel in accordance with hotel standards.
   
   Ensure consistent cleanliness standards are applied and maintained throughout the hotel in excellent and spotless condition.
   
   Conduct inspections of guest rooms/public spaces/ back of the house areas and provide feedback to the employees.
   Participate in the recruiting, training, and development of the departments employees. Manage financial aspects of the operation including budgeting, forecasting, purchasing and inventory controls. Coordinate activities with other hotel departments, specifically the Front Desk, Room Service, and Engineering in order to facilitate increased levels of communication and guest satisfaction. Responsible for scheduling/ payroll, inventory and other departmental duties. Conduct pre-shift meetings and review all information pertinent to the daily activities. Specific position requirements include but are not limited to: Minimum 5 years’ managerial experience in a luxury hotel. Thorough understanding of housekeeping and laundry operations. A demonstrated ability to lead a diverse workforce with a passion for service. Service oriented style with professional presentations skills. Able to prioritize multiple tasks, exercise good judgment in making decisions, handle stress in a fast-paced work environment and have a sense of urgency to complete projects and be detail oriented. Previous union experience is a plus. Proficient with Ms Office (Word, Excel), Opera, and Payroll software. This position requires scheduling flexibility to include working nights, weekends, and/or holidays. Independently owned and operated, The Jefferson, Washington DC, offers competitive wages and the following generous benefits! Paid Time Off. 401k Match 2 Medical Plan Offerings with generous employer contributions. Dental & Vision Insurance. Flexible Spending Account. Life Insurance. Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance. Employee Assistance Program. Commuter Benefit Program. Discounted Gym Membership. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion and belonging at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right housekeeping director for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your housekeeping director job on Zippia to find and recruit housekeeping director candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit housekeeping directors, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new housekeeping director

   Once you've found the housekeeping director candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new housekeeping director. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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