Housekeeping Manager

Apply Description ( Relocation available for qualified candidates outside the New Orleans market. ) About Hotel Saint Vincent Located in a landmark 1861 building in the Lower Garden District of New Orleans, Hotel Saint Vincent is a 75-room hotel from Austin-based hospitality group McGuire Moorman Lambert Hospitality, founded by industry veterans Larry McGuire, Tom Moorman, and Liz Lambert. Hotel Saint Vincent honors the property's storied history while delivering exceptional hospitality through thoughtful design, genuine service, and memorable guest experiences. Our Leadership Expectations guide how we lead: Own It | Lead with Respect | Win as One Team | Learn and Elevate | Leave Them Better Position Summary Hotel Saint Vincent is looking for an experienced Housekeeping Manager to lead the daily housekeeping operation and uphold exceptional standards of cleanliness, care, and presentation throughout the hotel. This hands-on leader will oversee room readiness, public-area cleanliness, team performance, scheduling, supplies, and the consistent execution of Hotel Saint Vincent standards. The ideal candidate is a thoughtful and highly organized leader with a keen eye for detail, strong operational judgment, and genuine care for both guests and team members. This role works closely with Rooms, Front Office, Engineering, and hotel leadership to ensure every space is prepared with intention and every guest feels cared for. Key Responsibilities Own It We take responsibility for outcomes, not excuses. Lead daily housekeeping operations, including morning assignments, room prioritization, inspections, public-area coverage, turndown as applicable, and end-of-day handoffs. Maintain a visible presence throughout the hotel, identify needs before they become issues, and take ownership of room-readiness concerns through resolution. Monitor labor, productivity, linen, guest supplies, equipment, lost and found, and departmental expenses to protect quality, accuracy, and profitability. Manage the departmental budget and oversee purchasing and inventory levels based on occupancy forecasts and operational needs. Lead with Respect We treat people, ideas, and commitments with dignity. Build thoughtful schedules and daily assignments that align staffing with occupancy, arrivals, departures, and business needs while remaining fair and predictable. Provide clear direction and timely feedback, correcting privately, recognizing publicly, and following through on commitments to the team. Foster a professional and respectful workplace where room attendants, housepersons, public-area attendants, and supervisors feel supported, heard, and accountable. Win as One Team We succeed together. Partner closely with Front Office to prioritize arrivals, communicate room status accurately, and resolve discrepancies or guest needs promptly. Collaborate proactively with Engineering, Laundry, Food and Beverage, Sales, and Events on…