assistant executive housekeeper

Elmhirst's ResortKeene, ONJob Bankpublished 10/27/2026

About the company

Elmhirst?s Resort is a family owned and operated year-round Resort business, located on Rice Lake (approximately 25 minutes from Peterborough). Our guests include international travelers, families, groups, and conference delegates. The Housekeeping Team is accountable for general cleanliness of guest cottages, public areas, laundry and guest laundry rooms, meeting rooms, food & beverage outlets.

  • A beautiful rural, lakefront environment and a real commitment to sustainability (Sustainable Tourism 2030 Platinum Certified member)
  • Recognized as a leader in hospitality careers and employment (TIAO Tourism Employer of the Year 2019

Your tasks

Housekeeper Responsibilities:

  • Ensuring cottages are clean and perfectly staged for guest arrival
  • Maid service and towel exchange, refreshing conference rooms
  • Laundry of towels, linens, bedding and dining room napkins
  • All guest facing areas are clean and free of debris
  • Working to standards outlined in company manuals
  • Handling special requests (crib deliveries, welcome packages)
  • Working as part of the Housekeeping Team in conjunction with other departments
  • Working without supervision on occasion
  • Complete spring and fall cleaning in cottages
  • Driving company vehicle on property in a responsible manner
  • Adhere to a health and safety protocols
  • Other tasks identified by Supervisor as required

Requirements

  • Keen attention to detail
  • Always display a professional appearance

Requirements

  • This position requires physical activity (making beds, moving furniture, vacuuming, dusting, lifting laundry from commercial washers to dryers, spring and fall cleaning duties)
  • Able to lift 40lbs
  • Ability to work part time, 1-2 week days and mandatory Sundays
  • Previous experience an asset

Only candidates that are eligible to work in Canada will be considered.

What we offer

What do we offer:

  • A positive and constructive work environment
  • Fair scheduling, (no ?on-call? shifts, collaboration in schedule building)
  • Paid 40 min break every shift
  • All training is conducted during paid shifts, on the job training
  • Staff meals during all shifts
  • Opportunities for professional development and cross train with other Resort departments
  • Access to resort facilities at no charge, some restrictions apply
  • Regular performance reviews
  • On-site shared living accommodations subject to availability

Pay: From $17.95 per hour

  • Casual dress
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee assistance program
  • On-site gym
  • On-site parking
  • Store discount

How to apply

Application question(s)

  • Are you able to work Saturdays and 1-2 weekdays?

Other

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Ability to commute/relocate

  • Keene, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person