Recess is where the everyday takes a break.

Opening in Fall 2026, Recess Hotel & Club is bringing a new kind of hospitality to the heart of Savannah. Housed within the historic Manger Building, Recess blends a 221-room lifestyle hotel with a members club, rooftop pool, French brasserie, wellness club, coworking spaces, and lively social venues—all designed around one simple idea: life is better when there's room to play.

Recess is the newest project from Left Lane, the team behind Hotel Bardo Savannah. In just one year, Bardo has earned Condé Nast Traveler's inaugural Triple Crown distinction—recognizing hotels that have achieved the publication's Hot List, Gold List, and Readers' Choice Awards—along with the inaugural Michelin Key designation and recognition from Travel + Leisure as one of the Best New Hotels of the Year. It's this same commitment to thoughtful hospitality and unforgettable experiences that we're bringing to Recess.

We're building more than a hotel. We're building a team of people who believe great hospitality is thoughtful, personal, and a little unexpected. Whether you're welcoming guests, creating memorable meals, keeping the operation running seamlessly, or leading a team, every role helps shape the Recess experience from day one.

If you're curious, collaborative, and excited by the opportunity to build something from the ground up, we'd love to meet you.

Find and seek. Stay here, play here. Welcome to Recess.

About the role

Recess Hotel & Club in Savannah is seeking an experienced, hands-on Director of Housekeeping to build and lead the housekeeping operation for our upcoming opening.

This leader will establish standards, develop the team, prepare guestrooms and public spaces for opening, and ensure a consistently exceptional level of cleanliness and presentation. The ideal candidate brings strong luxury or full-service hotel experience, operational discipline, and a visible leadership style.

This is an onsite position located at Recess Hotel & Club in Savannah.

What you'll do

• Lead pre-opening and ongoing housekeeping operations for guestrooms, public areas, laundry, and uniforms
• Recruit, train, and develop housekeeping managers, supervisors, and team members
• Establish cleaning standards, inspection processes, productivity expectations, and operating procedures
• Oversee room readiness, quality assurance, labor planning, scheduling, inventory, and departmental expenses
• Partner with Front Office, Engineering, and other leaders to support smooth operations and guest satisfaction
• Maintain a hands-on presence while building a culture of accountability, recognition, and continuous improvement
• Resolve guest concerns and operational issues with urgency and professionalism

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive housekeeping leadership experience in an upscale, luxury, resort, or full-service hotel
• Previous experience as a Director of Housekeeping, Executive Housekeeper, Assistant Director of Housekeeping, or similar leader
• Proven ability to lead large teams and develop managers and supervisors
• Strong knowledge of inspections, labor planning, scheduling, inventory, and departmental budgeting
• Pre-opening or hotel opening experience strongly preferred
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds

Why Recess?

Build something from the beginning.

• Join the opening team behind one of Savannah's most anticipated lifestyle hotels and help shape the guest experience from day one.

Take care of yourself.

• Medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits for eligible full-time team members
• Company-matched 401(k) with fast vesting
• Up to 20 days of paid time off, paid holidays, and a paid birthday
• Complimentary daily team member meal

Experience the brand.

• Complimentary two-night stay at Hotel Recess & Club Savannah
• Team member discounts on dining, Saltgrass Spa treatments, retail, and The Cooking School at Saint Bibiana 
• Complimentary fitness classes

Travel farther.

• Employee rates at select Leading Hotels of the World properties
• Discounts at Highgate hotels worldwide

Grow with Left Lane.

• Referral incentives and guest recognition programs
• Career development opportunities across a growing hospitality portfolio
• The opportunity to help shape one of hospitality's most exciting lifestyle brands