Head Housekeeper - Luxury Resort

About the role

Fouquet's Mykonos, the Barrière Group's first venture in Greece, is looking for a Head Housekeeper. Located on the shores of Paraga Beach, the hotel offers 61 suites, 3 private villas, panoramic terraces, pools, a rock-carved spa and direct beach access. The Head Housekeeper ensures the cleanliness, hygiene and aesthetic perfection of rooms, suites, villas and public areas, leading and inspiring the housekeeping team to uphold the highest luxury standards.

Key responsibilities

• Keep all 61 suites, 3 private villas and public spaces impeccably clean and presented, in line with Fouquet's and Barrière luxury standards.
• Ensure compliance with Greek health and safety regulations, including local sanitization protocols.
• Carry out daily inspections of departing, arriving and occupied rooms, as well as public and back-of-house areas.
• Oversee the storage, inventory and use of premium linen, guest amenities, uniforms and cleaning supplies.
• Recruit, train, schedule and manage the housekeeping and laundry teams, conduct annual appraisals and support their career development.
• Optimize daily room assignments and work with the Front Office and Guest Relations teams on turn-around times and special requests.
• Act as the main link with the Maintenance Department on room repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Manage inventories and order supplies according to the Group's purchasing policy.

Required profile

• Significant experience as a Head Housekeeper or Assistant Head Housekeeper in 5-star hotels or luxury resorts, ideally on beachfront or resort properties.
• Deep knowledge of high-end fabrics, materials and specialized cleaning techniques suited to a Mediterranean beach environment.
• Proven leadership ability to motivate and manage a multicultural team under pressure and high occupancy.
• Fluency in English is mandatory; Greek is highly essential.