62021 – Executive housekeepers

Lead statement

Executive housekeepers direct and control the operations of housekeeping departments within hotels, hospitals and other establishments.

Main duties

• Manage the operations of the housekeeping department
• Plan and co-ordinate the activities of housekeeping supervisors and their crews
• Conduct inspections to ensure that departmental standards and health and safety regulations are being met
• Select and purchase equipment and supplies, and maintain inventory
• Arrange for maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery
• Hire, train and supervise housekeeping staff
• Maintain financial records and prepare budgets, payroll and employee schedules.

Employment requirements

• Completion of secondary school is usually required.
• A university degree or college diploma in hospital management, hotel management or business administration is usually required.
• Extensive experience as a cleaning supervisor may substitute for formal education requirements.

Example job titles

assistant executive housekeeper · executive housekeeper · hospital executive housekeeper · hotel executive housekeeper · housekeeping director · housekeeping manager · assistant housekeeping manager

Wages (per hour)

Source: Job Bank wages, 2025 release (ESDC). Low and high are the 10th and 90th percentiles.