Directs and controls all housekeeping operations and the staff of the housekeeping department. He/she has to coordinate between housekeeping crews in order to inspect assigned areas and to ensure standards.
Manages the priorities and establishes and/or implements operating procedures and standards. The Executive Housekeeper also completes financial management tasks, such as setting and adhering to a budget. Furthermore he/she supports their staff and performs the duties of a housekeeper when required. An Executive Housekeeper also needs human resource management skills such as hiring, training, scheduling and evaluating performance of his/her team.