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executive housekeeper-luxury resort, santorini
About the job
The Executive Housekeeper is responsible for overseeing the cleanliness, orderliness, and overall presentation of the hotel. This role ensures that all guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house spaces meet the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene. The Executive Housekeeper will lead a team of housekeeping staff, manage schedules, and maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
Supervise and manage housekeeping staff, ensuring efficient operations and quality service.
Inspect guest rooms, corridors, public areas, and back-of-house spaces to ensure cleanliness standards are met.
Inspect employees’ rooms in the beginning and at the end of season.
Ensure proper inventory management of cleaning supplies, linens, and equipment.
Train and motivate housekeeping team members.
Manage and oversee room assignments, guest requests, and the overall guest experience.
Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth operations.
Maintain health and safety standards in all housekeeping activities.
Handle guest complaints and requests related to housekeeping services in a professional manner.
Reports directly to the Rooms Division Manager and performs any additional tasks or duties assigned by him, in line with the department’s operational needs.
Requirements:
Tourism diploma or equivalent required. Additional certifications in hospitality or management are a plus.
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in housekeeping, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role, preferably in a luxury hotel or resort.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team.
Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high cleanliness standards.
Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of housekeeping management software and MS Office Suite.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Awareness of health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
Ability to handle sensitive guest issues with discretion and professionalism.
Compensation and Benefits:
Fixed Term Contract (season 2026)
Career development opportunities.
Competitive salary based on experience.
Excellent working environment.
Accommodation and meals on all working days.
Transportation from/to staff houses.
About the company
Awarded Greece’s Leading Conference hotel time and again, the Athenaeum InterContinental Athens, owned and managed by Donkey Hotels S.A., is the largest conference hotel in the city with 563 elegantly appointed guest rooms featuring all modern amenities and exceptional design. The dining venues of the Athenaeum InterContinental Athens showcase innovative aesthetics backed by sumptuous tastes and premium levels of service; on the 10th floor of the hotel, the Premiere restaurant boasts award winning cuisine and dazzling views of the Acropolis. Bring your unique charm and passion for sharing personal experiences to everything you do. The InterContinental® brand looks for people: charming, confident, sophisticated and internationally-minded who know what it takes to exceed guest expectations.
Design Properties - Owned and Managed by Donkey Hotels S.A. currently encompass the Semiramis Hotel, Periscope Hotel and NEW Hotel, all situated in Athens as well as the brand new NOŪS, which opened in 2022 on the island of Santorini.
Our biggest investment is in our hotels and in our people. Created in Athens’s prime locations, Design Properties are architectural interventions, in constructive dialogue with their surroundings. Each hotel resembles an art gallery, with impressive works of internationally acclaimed modern art on display.
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executive housekeeper-luxury resort, santorini
Donkey Hotels & Resorts
Σαντορίνη
Σαντορίνη
On Site
Τουρισμός / Ξενοδοχεία
Seasonal
Full Time
About the job
The Executive Housekeeper is responsible for overseeing the cleanliness, orderliness, and overall presentation of the hotel. This role ensures that all guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house spaces meet the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene. The Executive Housekeeper will lead a team of housekeeping staff, manage schedules, and maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
Supervise and manage housekeeping staff, ensuring efficient operations and quality service.
Inspect guest rooms, corridors, public areas, and back-of-house spaces to ensure cleanliness standards are met.
Inspect employees’ rooms in the beginning and at the end of season.
Ensure proper inventory management of cleaning supplies, linens, and equipment.
Train and motivate housekeeping team members.
Manage and oversee room assignments, guest requests, and the overall guest experience.
Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth operations.
Maintain health and safety standards in all housekeeping activities.
Handle guest complaints and requests related to housekeeping services in a professional manner.
Reports directly to the Rooms Division Manager and performs any additional tasks or duties assigned by him, in line with the department’s operational needs.
Requirements:
Tourism diploma or equivalent required. Additional certifications in hospitality or management are a plus.
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in housekeeping, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role, preferably in a luxury hotel or resort.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team.
Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high cleanliness standards.
Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of housekeeping management software and MS Office Suite.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Awareness of health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
Ability to handle sensitive guest issues with discretion and professionalism.
Compensation and Benefits:
Fixed Term Contract (season 2026)
Career development opportunities.
Competitive salary based on experience.
Excellent working environment.
Accommodation and meals on all working days.
Transportation from/to staff houses.
On Site
Τουρισμός / Ξενοδοχεία
Seasonal
Full Time
About the company
Awarded Greece’s Leading Conference hotel time and again, the Athenaeum InterContinental Athens, owned and managed by Donkey Hotels S.A., is the largest conference hotel in the city with 563 elegantly appointed guest rooms featuring all modern amenities and exceptional design. The dining venues of the Athenaeum InterContinental Athens showcase innovative aesthetics backed by sumptuous tastes and premium levels of service; on the 10th floor of the hotel, the Premiere restaurant boasts award winning cuisine and dazzling views of the Acropolis. Bring your unique charm and passion for sharing personal experiences to everything you do. The InterContinental® brand looks for people: charming, confident, sophisticated and internationally-minded who know what it takes to exceed guest expectations.
Design Properties - Owned and Managed by Donkey Hotels S.A. currently encompass the Semiramis Hotel, Periscope Hotel and NEW Hotel, all situated in Athens as well as the brand new NOŪS, which opened in 2022 on the island of Santorini.
Our biggest investment is in our hotels and in our people. Created in Athens’s prime locations, Design Properties are architectural interventions, in constructive dialogue with their surroundings. Each hotel resembles an art gallery, with impressive works of internationally acclaimed modern art on display.