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First Light Resorts lists this Housekeeping Manager opportunity in groveland, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Details: Job Location: Firefall Ranch - Groveland, CA 95321, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $29.00 - $29.00 Hourly, WAGE: Starting at $29.00 per hour
LOCATION: Firefall Ranch
SNAPSHOT: IS THIS THE RIGHT JOB FOR ME?
Love the outdoors? Love supporting a diverse team of people? Seeking a hands‑on hospitality role where every day brings new adventures — both on the job and outside in Yosemite’s great outdoors? If so, this might be the perfect role for you.
We are a group of exceptional lodges bordering Yosemite National Park, near granite peaks, fresh mountain air, and some of the most iconic views in the world. We’re looking for an experienced, hands‑on Housekeeping Director who is excited about and skilled in leading a successful operation, providing memorable hospitality experiences, and fostering a fun and rewarding work environment.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE
Competitive pay and benefits
Company housing options
Supportive, inclusive management team and culture
Beautiful facility & property
Work where people vacation — hike, climb, explore, or relax in Yosemite’s grandeur on your days off
WHAT WE OFFER
80 hours of paid time off annually; 120 hours after 3 years
Healthcare benefits available within 90 days
401K eligible with company match after 1 year
Regular work schedule with specific days off
If living in lodge-owned housing, room & board available for fixed weekly cost
WHAT YOU’LL DO
The Housekeeping Manager at the Firefall Ranch manages the housekeeping department and leads a team of housekeepers who, together, are responsible for cleaning and maintaining our guest rooms, villas and other Ranch buildings on a daily basis. Our Housekeeping Manager is a very hands‑on position, leading daily room inspections and supporting staff as needed each day in both the housekeeping and laundry areas. The Housekeeping Manager reports to our General Manager and works closely with our Front Office Manager and other managers to ensure guests have a great experience with us.
The right candidate has experience establishing standardized methods and processes that allow our housekeepers to efficiently clean rooms and provide guests with an excellent housekeeping experience. The right candidate is also interested in creating a positive staff environment and fostering a staff that is warm, personable and extremely helpful to our guests.
The Housekeeping Manager coordinates staff work‑plans, priorities, and works hands‑on each day to prepare rooms and laundry for guests. They also set standards and maintain quality control for the Housekeeping Department and develop daily and periodic cleaning schedules and priorities. This person also maintains and orders departmental supplies and inventories. The Housekeeping Manager is also highly involved in supporting our Youth Program through training and supervision of all housekeeping staff.
The Housekeeping Manager is a key part of the Ranch team and consistently interacts with and assists Ranch guests. The widespread nature of our property presents the Housekeeping Manager with challenging logistics but also presents a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and our beautiful setting.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Interview and hire housekeeping staff
Train staff in housekeeping, guest service and safety standards
Direct and support cleaning of guest rooms and public areas
Maintain housekeeping equipment, laundry and storage areas
Establish standardized processes and high cleanliness and safety standards to ensure an efficient, effective department
Devise and execute operational enhancements and ways to improve the guest experience
Manage departmental costs and maintain/order inventories and supplies
Schedule staff and manage/monitor and report hours
Create a positive and productive work environment
Provide ongoing feedback and develop staff
Enforce policies/standards, and manage progressive discipline & associated documentation
Communicate professionally with all staff and management
Perform other duties as assigned, including additional lodge support as needed
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or GED; college degree a plus
Minimum 5 years prior housekeeping management experience; preferably at a hotel of scale
Experience living/working in rural/remote environment
Multi-lingual a plus
COMPETENCIES/REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Able to lead, inspire and manage a diverse team
Exceptional verbal and written communication and relationship management skills for interacting with guests, staff and senior management
Experience managing operational inventories & costs
Organized with strong attention to detail and ability to effectively prioritize
Exceptional hospitality skill and desire to please guests
Skill in promoting a safe work environment to avoid injuries and accidents
Leading a healthy, drug‑free lifestyle
Desire to live in a remote/rural environment
Flexible with a “whatever it takes” attitude
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions
Frequent walking, twisting, bending, reaching, sitting, climbing stairs
Ability to stand and move continuously
Working with required chemicals and PPE
Lifting up to 50 pounds and moving carts weighing 300 pounds
Work hours and schedule flexibility to support the needs of our multifaceted year-round hospitality businesses
NOTE
We are extremely proud of our highly diverse team and embrace diversity at all levels of the organization.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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Worksite address
groveland, CA, 95321, US
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