What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Housekeeping position at Recess Hotels?
Recess Hotel & Club is bringing a new kind of hospitality to the heart of Savannah. Housed within the historic Manger Building, Recess blends a 221-room lifestyle hotel with a members club, rooftop pool, French brasserie, wellness club, coworking spaces, and lively social venues—all designed around one simple idea: life is better when there's room to play.
Recess is the newest project from LEFT LANE, the team behind Hotel Bardo Savannah. In just one year, Bardo has earned Condé Nast Traveler's inaugural Triple Crown distinction—recognizing hotels that have achieved the publication's Hot List, Gold List, and Readers' Choice Awards—along with the inaugural Michelin Key designation and recognition from Travel Leisure as one of the Best New Hotels of the Year. It's this same commitment to thoughtful hospitality and unforgettable experiences that we're bringing to Recess.
We're building more than a hotel. We're building a team of people who believe great hospitality is thoughtful, personal, and a little unexpected. Whether you're welcoming guests, creating memorable meals, keeping the operation running seamlessly, or leading a team, every role helps shape the Recess experience from day one.
If you're curious, collaborative, and excited by the opportunity to build something from the ground up, we'd love to meet you.
Find and seek. Stay here, play here. Welcome to Recess.
About The Role
Recess Hotel & Club in Savannah is seeking an experienced, hands-on Director of Housekeeping to lead our housekeeping operation and maintain exceptional standards across guest rooms and public spaces. This leader will oversee daily operations, develop and coach the team, ensure service and cleanliness excellence, and drive a culture of accountability and guest satisfaction. The ideal candidate brings luxury or full-service hotel experience, strong operational leadership, and a visible, team-focused management style.
This is an onsite position located at Recess Hotel & Club in Savannah.
What You'll Do
Build something from the beginning.
Recess is the newest project from LEFT LANE, the team behind Hotel Bardo Savannah. In just one year, Bardo has earned Condé Nast Traveler's inaugural Triple Crown distinction—recognizing hotels that have achieved the publication's Hot List, Gold List, and Readers' Choice Awards—along with the inaugural Michelin Key designation and recognition from Travel Leisure as one of the Best New Hotels of the Year. It's this same commitment to thoughtful hospitality and unforgettable experiences that we're bringing to Recess.
We're building more than a hotel. We're building a team of people who believe great hospitality is thoughtful, personal, and a little unexpected. Whether you're welcoming guests, creating memorable meals, keeping the operation running seamlessly, or leading a team, every role helps shape the Recess experience from day one.
If you're curious, collaborative, and excited by the opportunity to build something from the ground up, we'd love to meet you.
Find and seek. Stay here, play here. Welcome to Recess.
About The Role
Recess Hotel & Club in Savannah is seeking an experienced, hands-on Director of Housekeeping to lead our housekeeping operation and maintain exceptional standards across guest rooms and public spaces. This leader will oversee daily operations, develop and coach the team, ensure service and cleanliness excellence, and drive a culture of accountability and guest satisfaction. The ideal candidate brings luxury or full-service hotel experience, strong operational leadership, and a visible, team-focused management style.
This is an onsite position located at Recess Hotel & Club in Savannah.
What You'll Do
- Lead all housekeeping operations for guestrooms, public areas, laundry, and uniforms.
- Recruit, train, coach, and develop housekeeping managers, supervisors, and team members.
- Maintain cleaning standards, inspection processes, productivity expectations, and operating procedures.
- Oversee room readiness, quality assurance, labor planning, scheduling, inventory, and departmental expenses.
- Partner with Front Office, Engineering, and other departments to ensure seamless operations and an exceptional guest experience.
- Foster a culture of accountability, recognition, teamwork, and continuous improvement through visible, hands-on leadership.
- Resolve guest concerns and operational challenges with urgency, professionalism, and a service-focused approach.
- 3–5 years of progressive housekeeping leadership experience in an upscale, luxury, resort, or full-service hotel
- Previous experience as a Director of Housekeeping, Executive Housekeeper, Assistant Director of Housekeeping, or similar leader
- Proven ability to lead large teams and develop managers and supervisors
- Strong knowledge of inspections, labor planning, scheduling, inventory, and departmental budgeting
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Ability to bend, reach, stoop, push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds
Build something from the beginning.
- Join the opening team behind one of Savannah's most anticipated lifestyle hotels and help shape the guest experience from day one.
- Medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits for eligible full-time team members
- Company-matched 401(k) with fast vesting
- Up to 20 days of paid time off, paid holidays, and a paid birthday
- Complimentary daily team member meal
- Complimentary two-night stay at Hotel Recess & Club Savannah
- Team member discounts on dining, Saltgrass Spa treatments, retail, and The Cooking School at Saint Bibiana
- Complimentary fitness classes
- Employee rates at select Leading Hotels of the World properties
- Discounts at Highgate hotels worldwide
- Referral incentives and guest recognition programs
- Career development opportunities across a growing hospitality portfolio
- The opportunity to help shape one of hospitality's most exciting lifestyle brands