Executive, Housekeeper

Job summary

The Executive Housekeeper oversees daily housekeeping operations to ensure high standards of cleanliness and guest satisfaction. They are responsible for training, supervising staff, and managing schedules to maintain the property effectively.

Job details

Executive, Housekeeper Department: Rooms Division Employment Type: Seasonal - Full Time Location: Holland America Dawson City Inn Description Service Excellence. Performance. Integrity. Teamwork. Consistency. Innovation. A visionary leader in hospitality, the Executive Housekeeper orchestrates the heart of guest experience—ensuring every room, space, and detail reflects the highest standards of cleanliness, comfort, and care. With a sharp eye for detail and a passion for perfection, they lead dynamic housekeeping teams, optimize operations, and elevate service quality to exceed expectations. From luxury resorts to boutique hotels, they are the driving force behind seamless guest satisfaction, operational efficiency, and team empowerment. Whether managing large-scale properties or intimate settings, the Executive Housekeeper blends strategic thinking with hands-on leadership, creating environments that feel like home and run like clockwork. RESPONSIBILITIES Ensures all housekeeping duties are carried out in a timely and professional manner to ensure guest satisfaction. Trains and supervises the Housekeeping staff. Assists with scheduling, housekeeping activities, and operations. Performs a combination of tasks to maintain hotel guestrooms and surrounding areas in the housekeeping department. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the Company's policies, objectives, and applicable government laws and regulations. REQUIREMENTS Must pass a pre-employment background check. Minimum age of 18 years is required to reside in company housing, where available. Must be able to legally work in Canada. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES Ability to organize and prioritize work, and maintain attention to time constraints, while working in a team or group environment. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks and external influences. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while achieving daily goals. Ability to support and comply with company policies, procedures, and guidelines including support and comply with company health and safety standards. Ability to stand/walk/work on feet for a minimum of 8 hours per day. BENEFITS Travel - FREE CRUISE AFTER YOUR FIRST SEASON! Reward for Referral Program Experience – Of a lifetime! Rewards & Incentives Community Service Employee Activities Professional Growth HAP Alaska Yukon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

What you’ll do

The Executive Housekeeper oversees daily housekeeping operations to ensure high standards of cleanliness and guest satisfaction. They are responsible for training, supervising staff, and managing schedules to maintain the property effectively.

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 18 years old and able to legally work in Canada. A pre-employment background check is required, along with the physical ability to stand and walk for at least 8 hours per day.

Benefits

• Travel
• Free cruise after your first season
• Reward for referral program
• Experience
• Rewards & incentives
• Community service
• Employee activities
• Professional growth

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Operational Efficiency · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Housekeeping management
• Staff training
• Staff supervision
• Scheduling
• Operational efficiency
• Attention to detail
• Leadership
• Strategic thinking
• Time management
• Teamwork
• Health and safety compliance
• Health And Safety Standards
• Operational Efficiency
• Professionalism
• Housekeeping
• Cleanliness
• Empowerment
• Innovation
• Operations
• Strategic Thinking
• Time Management
• Visionary

Job areas

• Hospitality
• Management & Leadership
• Customer Service & Support
• Administrative
• Executive Housekeeper
• Housekeeping / Environmental Services Supervisor
• Cleaning and Housekeeping Supervisors in Offices, Hotels and Other Establishments
• First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers

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