What is a senior housekeeper and how to become one

Key steps to become a senior housekeeper

1. Explore senior housekeeper education requirements

   Most common senior housekeeper degrees

   High School Diploma

   35.0 %

   Bachelor's

   27.4 %

   Diploma

   15.4 %

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2. Start to develop specific senior housekeeper skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Cleanliness	47.64%
   OSHA	15.68%
   Guest Rooms	8.16%
   MSDS	7.21%
   Compassion	5.67%

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3. Complete relevant senior housekeeper training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New senior housekeepers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a senior housekeeper based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real senior housekeeper resumes.

4. Research senior housekeeper duties and responsibilities

   • Manage payroll administration and scheduling.
   • Create MSDS manual for all products used in the housekeeping department.
   • Assist with minimizing costs including payroll, inventory and overhead costs.
   • Conduct daily room inspections to ensure consistent cleanliness standards are adhere to in the rooms and public area.

5. Get senior housekeeper experience

6. Apply for senior housekeeper jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a senior housekeeper job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams