81801 Overseas Highway
Islamorada,
FL
33036
Assistant Housekeeping Manager
Cheeca Lodge & Spa – Islamorada, Florida Keys
Join our award-winning team at Cheeca Lodge & Spa, a 4-diamond luxury resort in the heart of the Florida Keys. We are currently seeking a dedicated Assistant Housekeeping Manager to support the leadership of our housekeeping operations. This individual will play a key role in maintaining the exceptional cleanliness, service, and presentation of our guest rooms and public areas while supporting a high-performing team in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
Position OverviewJob Title: Assistant Housekeeping Manager
Reports to: Director of Housekeeping
Classification: Full-Time, Hourly / Non-Exempt
Assign daily tasks to Room Attendants and Housepersons, ensuring optimal coverage and productivity across all floors and resort areas.
Perform room inspections to ensure cleanliness standards, guest readiness, and maintenance needs are consistently met.
Coordinate closely with the Front Desk and Engineering teams regarding room status, maintenance requests, and VIP arrivals.
Maintain compliance with safety and health regulations, including monitoring of storage areas, carts, and equipment.
Train, coach, and mentor housekeeping staff, supporting a culture of accountability, positivity, and pride in service.
Monitor inventory of cleaning supplies, linen, and guest amenities; assist in ordering and stocking supplies as needed.
Handle guest requests and service recovery professionally and promptly.
Support the execution of deep cleaning schedules, room maintenance, and special cleaning projects.
Ensure VIP rooms are properly prepared and amenities replenished.
Conduct daily briefings, communicate updates and goals to the team, and participate in monthly departmental meetings.
Assist with maintaining accurate logs of room inspections, guest feedback, lost & found, and staff performance.
Participate in ongoing departmental improvement efforts, including process enhancement, sustainability, and service innovation.
High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum 3 years of experience in a housekeeping supervisory or lead role, preferably in a resort or luxury hotel environment.
Strong knowledge of housekeeping operations and standards.
Proficient in using hotel systems (PMS) and Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; bilingual a plus.
Ability to lead by example and support a team-focused culture.
Our iconic resort is known for its lush 27-acre property, turquoise waters, barefoot luxury, and legendary service. As part of the Cheeca team, you’ll enjoy working in a beautiful environment with a supportive management team and opportunities to grow.
Full-Time Team Member Benefits Include: 401(k) with employer matching and immediate vesting after 90 daysCompany-paid Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Resort Dining Discounts
Complimentary Meals every Shift
Since 1946 the historic Cheeca Lodge & Spa has enchanted guests with world-class fishing, exceptional accommodations, and gracious hospitality. Come experience this lush oceanfront retreat, considered the premier luxury resort in the Florida Keys.
You've found it...the crown jewel of Islamorada Florida Keys hotels.
Hardy Keys pioneers called Conchs chose this very beach to carve out a tenacious living in the isolated beauty of the undiscovered Florida Keys. Here, they formed a Methodist congregation and built a two-room school house and a cemetery. Cheeca has preserved this Pioneer Cemetery, where members of the founding families of Islamorada are buried. You can explore it today; it is a designated historical site. The Angel with the Broken Wing watches over the grave of Etta Pinder, who died in 1914. Here lies the first footprint of Islamorada – "Purple Isle" in Spanish.
The early 1940's brought electricity and fresh water. Mrs. Clara Mae Downey from Olney, Maryland, opened the Olney Inn in 1946. She described this early bellwether of Cheeca as "different – rather comparable to the tropical estate of a gifted host." Clara's first guest was President Harry Truman, who cherished his time loafing around the pool and wondering amidst the resort's 22 quaint bungalows.
Fast horses, high society and a healthy dose of Keys vivacity marked the reign of the Twitchell Family in the 1960's. Cynthia, better known as "Chee," was an heiress to the A&P grocery chain and owner of a top thoroughbred racing farm. "We took my nickname, combined it with my husband Carl's, and came up with "Cheeca," she recalled. The Twitchells completely refurbished the property, adding the main lodge, the oceanfront villas, tennis courts, golf course and Cheeca's trademark wooden fishing pier. Chee raised miniature tarpon and her beloved seahorses in the aquariums throughout the resort. "Suzy the Seahorse" became Cheeca's mascot and logo, gracing the resort's menus, brochures, towels and linens.
Avid outdoorsman and Coca Cola magnate Carl Navarre purchased Cheeca Lodge in 1976, hosting his Fortune 500 friends in for sunny days of sportfishing and golf. Celebrities flocked to the hotel and famous guests were reeling in giant bonefish right off the resort's pier. The "Sportfishing Capital of the World" was born, seducing wealthy adventurers from around the world.
In 2005, Cheeca Lodge underwent over $30 million dollars in renovations, restoring the property and its surrounding grounds to their original grandeur, ensuring that we will be a cherished destination for generations to come. Following a fire on New Year's Eve 2008, the Main Lodge was completely rebuilt once again, with a fabulous open-air lobby, a spectacular oceanfront banquet room with panoramic views, and an exclusive indoor / outdoor lounge area for club members.