Accor: Housekeeping Manager — Chennai, TN, India

About Accor

Accor operates in hospitality through hotels, restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Its employer material describes a collection of brands with different identities and a common focus on guest experiences. The business therefore brings together the service and operational functions needed to run hospitality venues, rather than offering one uniform hotel product. Its recruitment introduction emphasises opportunities across professions within hotels and other hospitality settings, reflecting the range of work involved in delivering those experiences.

The position and its setting

Accor lists Housekeeping Manager in Chennai, TN, India, under reference REF123761H. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Employment type: Full-time
• Employer listing date: 23 October 2026
• Brands: AccorHotel

Responsibilities and work described

• We are seeking an experienced and Housekeeping Manager to join our team in Chennai, India
• In this pivotal role, you will oversee all housekeeping operations across both Novotel and Ibis Chennai Sipcot properties, ensuring cleanliness standards and guest satisfaction at both facilities
• Lead, motivate, and develop dedicated housekeeping teams while maintaining operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness across both properties
• This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our organization's success through your multi-property leadership, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence
• Coordination: and supervise housekeeping staff activities across both Novotel and Ibis properties, including scheduling, task assignments, and performance monitoring to ensure optimal team productivity at each facility
• Organize and oversee the cleaning of guest rooms and common areas at both properties in accordance with organizational standards, brand-specific quality benchmarks, and property-level requirements
• Establishment: and implement standardized work processes, cleaning protocols, and operational procedures to maintain consistency across all areas of both Novotel and Ibis properties while respecting brand differentiation
• Research / execution: regular quality inspections of housekeeping work at both properties, identify deficiencies, and implement corrective actions to maintain high cleanliness standards across all facilities
• Actively support supervisory staff at both properties and assume supervisory responsibilities when needed to ensure seamless operations across Novotel and Ibis Chennai Sipcot
• Foster a guest-centric culture by ensuring continuous guest satisfaction through service delivery and responsiveness to feedback at both properties
• Collaboration: effectively with department heads, front desk personnel, and management teams at both properties to address guest concerns and coordinate interdepartmental initiatives
• Management: inventory of housekeeping equipment, supplies, and materials across both properties; monitor stock levels, place orders, and optimize resource utilization while identifying opportunities for shared procurement
• Participate in the recruitment and selection process for housekeeping staff at both properties; conduct onboarding and training programs to ensure competency and alignment with organizational and brand-specific standards
• Management: relationships with external staffing agencies and optimize labor costs across both properties while maintaining service quality
• Coordination: with laundry services and external vendors to ensure timely and quality service delivery for both Novotel and Ibis properties
• Development: and manage the housekeeping department budget for both properties; analyze labor and material costs to identify opportunities for optimization and efficiency improvements across facilities

Essential requirements and candidate background

• Experience as a Housekeeping Manager, or similar leadership role in a hospitality or facilities management environment
• Leadership and communication skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and effectively manage diverse teams
• Guest-centric mindset with a courteous, professional demeanor and genuine passion for delivering service
• Maintain high standards of precision and attention to detail in all work processes
• Problem-solving capabilities and stress management skills to handle operational challenges effectively
• Proficiency: budget management, cost analysis, and financial optimization within departmental operations
• Knowledge: hygiene standards, workplace safety regulations, and proper chemical handling and storage procedures
• Experience: staff scheduling, workforce planning, and labor cost management
• Ability to conduct quality inspections, implement quality assurance measures, and drive continuous improvement
• Experience: vendor and supplier management, including negotiation and relationship building
• Organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated capability in training, onboarding, and developing housekeeping staff
• Proficiency: inventory management and procurement processes
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret operational data and metrics to inform decision-making
• Flexibility and resilience in adapting to changing operational needs and organizational priorities
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and supportive team environment

Location, schedule and contract conditions

• Work arrangement: On-site
• Advertised location: Chennai, TN, India

Pay and application dates

A verified salary figure is not established in this article. An online estimate for another Housekeeping Manager vacancy is not an offer for reference REF123761H; use the employer’s own pay disclosure and recruitment communication.

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How to apply to Accor

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Practical preparation: compliance

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Relevant skills

• compliance
• recruitment
• training
• procurement
• inventory
• housekeeping
• quality assurance
• hospitality