About the PositionWe are looking for an experienced Housekeeping Manager to take over responsibility for the operation at Cabinn Aarhus.
With
400 rooms, this is a large and fast-paced operation where
structure, clarity, and consistency are essential.
You will take over an existing team and play a key role in ensuring stability, strengthening standards, and continuing to develop a well-functioning operation.
This role is about
leadership, structure, accountability, and care.
If you enjoy leading teams, setting clear expectations, and creating an environment where people feel supported and take ownership of their work, this role may be for you.
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The RoleAs Housekeeping Manager, you will be responsible for a team of approximately
20-25 housekeepers.
Your most important responsibility is
people leadership.
This is a hands-on role with a mix of administration and floor-level leadership. The position is primarily weekdays during working hours, with weekends when needed.
You will:
- Take over and maintain a structured and well-functioning daily operation
- Onboard and train new employees to clear procedures
- Ensure that every team member is properly trained and supported in their work
- Address performance issues early and professionally, including difficult conversations when needed
- Lead daily operations: staffing, planning, task distribution, and quality control
- Take ownership of the operation and ensure it runs smoothly on a daily basis
- Address performance issues early and professionally, including difficult conversations when needed
- Collaborate closely with the hotel and internal colleagues
You will be supported by The Ellen Group's HQ team and work closely with the hotel's management to ensure stable and worry-free operations.
We believe the housekeeping industry can - and must - be better. This role is central to proving that
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Leadership Philosophy – This MattersWe are looking for a manager who leads with both
clarity and care:
- Someone who supports, listens, and helps their team succeed in their work
- Someone who is comfortable addressing problems directly when standards are not met
We believe the best teams are built on trust, which comes from clear communication, consistent follow-up, and respectful leadership.
You must be comfortable with:
- Clear, direct and respectful communication
- Consistent follow-up and holding people accountable
- Correcting behavior without becoming personal or empotional
- Handling difficult conversations
We are looking for a leader who can balance
empathy and accountability in a consistent and professional way.
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Way of WorkingYou thrive in a structured and proactive environment. You create clarity, maintain routines, and ensure consistent follow-up.
At the same time, you understand that hotel operations can be fast-changing. You stay calm, focus on solutions and lead your team through busy days with stability and confidence.
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About YouThis role
requires experience in both housekeeping and leadership.
We arer looking for someone who:
- Has experience as a housekeeping supervisor or manager
- Has a strong understanding of housekeeping operations and quality standards
- Is comfortable taking over an existing team and building structure and consistency
- Has led teams and takes responsibility for both people and performance
- Is highly organized and structured
- Is confident in following up on standards and addressing performance when needed
- Is calm, fair and consistent
- Communicates clearly and respectfully, even under pressure
- Is comfortable working with planning tools, schedules, and systems (Excel, workforce planning tools, etc.)
Fluency in English is required. Other languages are an advantage.
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About Us – The Ellen GroupEverything we do, we do to
deliver happiness.Our mission is to reform the hotel housekeeping industry by delivering
Worry-Free Housekeeping - for hotels, for guests, and especially for employees.
We sincerely care for our employees, and in turn our employees sincerely care for our customers. It’s really that simple.
An Ellen is:
...someone who makes you feel
sincerely cared for...someone who
removes your worries and allows you to focus on happiness
Learn more about us at
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At The Ellen Group, we believe work should be challenging, rewarding, and fun. When you join our team, you can expect:
- A dynamic workplace where no two days are the same
- A culture of care and accountability - high standards combined with real support
- A team environment where people take prinde in their work
- Social events where we celebrate successes together
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Join UsTo apply, please send your CV and a short motivation to:
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"Manager Cabinn" in subject field in the email.
Our company is made up of more than 30 nationalities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and firmly
believe that diversity strengthens leadership and culture.
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