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Director of Housekeeping

Hilton Garden Inn Queens/JFK Airport

posted July 16, 2026

How to Apply

Compensation: $75,000 to $80,000 per year

Opportunity: Director of Housekeeping

Effectively lead and control housekeeping operations and staff, ensuring hotel rooms and public spaces are clean and well maintained in accordance with brand and/or HHM operations and financial standards. Create a work environment whereby housekeeping staff feels genuinely valued and appreciated for their efforts that are critical to creating an overall positive experience for the guests.

Potential Career Path

Area Director of Housekeeping – Assistant General Manager – General Manager

Essential Job Functions

  • Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.
  • Maintain an effective inspection program for hotel rooms, public and other assigned areas.
  • Oversee or prepare schedules consistent with hotel occupancy and updated forecasts and/or notify third party vendor of weekly staffing needs.
  • Observe and monitor staff performance to meet established productivity and cleanliness standards.
  • Monitor inventory and submit periodic inventory orders to ensure supplies are purchased in a timely manner.
  • Monitor and creatively communicate guest service scores to drive improvement and higher guest satisfaction.
  • Conduct daily pre-shift meetings to effectively communicate to and celebrate with the housekeeping staff.
  • Comply with HHM internal audit standards pertaining to key control and risk management areas (I.E. lost and found, key control, and guest room safety).
  • Maintain positive working relationships with vendors and third-party contract labor.
  • Maintain departmental expenses in line with budget and forecasts.
  • Ensure compliance with brand standards, if applicable.
  • Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
  • Practice safe work habits; follow MSDS and OSHA standards; wear protective safety equipment and participate in safety committees as directed.
  • Perform other duties as requested by management.

Position Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Two years previous housekeeping supervisor experience required.

HHM Hotels Benefits and Perks

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Health Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401k Company Match
  • Daily Pay
  • Free Basic Life Insurance
  • 24/7 access to TELUS Health, a confidential work-life resource.
  • Travel Discounts
  • Employee Assistance and Wellness Program
  • Educational/Professional Development
  • Referral Bonus Program

Work Environment and Context

  • Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends or occasional alternate shifts.
  • Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 25 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling or crouching.

What We Believe

People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

NOTE: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee. The franchisee controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment practices, including the collection and processing of the personal data that you provide on this website, hiring, salaries and benefits. If you accept a position at this hotel you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Hilton.

How to Apply

Hilton Garden Inn Queens/JFK Airport

Hotel with 192 Rooms

At a Glance

Welcome to the Hilton Garden Inn Queens/JFK Airport hotel, only one quarter of a mile from JFK International Airport and a short drive to some of New York’s most popular attractions. Travelers can enjoy exciting sporting events at the Barclays Center, Citi Field, Yankee Stadium, Randall’s Island, The Armory or Arthur Ashe Stadium (home of the US Tennis Open).

Guests can unwind after a long flight on a Garden Sleep System® bed and view a selection of premium TV channels, or upload vacation photos with complimentary internet access. They can also enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast in the Great American Grill® restaurant, which also serves popular American cuisine for lunch and dinner.

  • Newly renovated hotel one-quarter mile from JFK International Airport
  • Close to Citi Field and Barclay's Center
  • Complimentary airport shuttle service
  • Hotel restaurant and lounge bar
  • Meeting rooms and 24-hour business and fitness centers

Hilton Garden Inn Queens/JFK Airport

148-18 134th Street

Jamaica, NY 11430

Telephone (718) 322-4448