Housekeeping Order Taker
Your day to day
As a Housekeeping Order Taker, you will be responsible for receiving, organizing, and coordinating housekeeping requests from various departments or guests within a facility. Your primary goal is to ensure efficient and timely execution of cleaning and maintenance tasks to uphold the highest standards of cleanliness and guest satisfaction.
- Receive and log housekeeping requests from guests or departments via phone, email, or other communication channels. Organize and prioritize requests based on urgency and location.
- Liaise with housekeeping host, supervisors, and other relevant departments to relay requests accurately and ensure timely completion of tasks. Maintain clear and effective communication channels.
- Coordinate with housekeeping team members to schedule and allocate resources effectively, considering the workload, staffing levels, and specific requirements of each task.
- Monitor the completion of tasks to ensure they meet established quality standards. Conduct follow‑ups to address any guest or departmental concerns or additional requirements.
- Strictly control the release, retrieval and recording of group keys before and after shift.
- Assist in updating all information on the department notice boards.
- Provide exceptional guest service by promptly addressing inquiries, concerns, or additional requests from guests or departments regarding housekeeping services.
- Assist in maintaining housekeeping supplies and inventory levels. Place orders for supplies as needed and ensure proper storage and distribution.
- Adhere to established housekeeping procedures, health and safety regulations, and company policies at all times.
- Responsible for issuing and recording the release of items such as iron and boards, adapters and any other item requested by a guest.
- Reconcile the recording and availability of the following items with Room Attendants at the end of the shift:
- Extra beds
- Baby cots
- Iron & Boards
- Section Report
- Section Keys
- DND, D/L, Late Services.
- Record and safely keep on a daily basis all lost and found items.
- Arrange lost and found items, in coordination with Housekeeping Administrator, that are for disposal (or due back to finder) as per hotel policy.
- Organize and always keep neat and tidy the housekeeping office and storeroom(s).
- Ensure that hotel’s policy relating to fire, hygiene, health, safety, rules and regulations are understood and adhered to.
- Ensure the optimum use and control of all amenities, guest supplies and chemicals to minimize wastage.
- Maintain telephone logbook and staff attendance book.
- Continuously update oneself and be knowledgeable about hotel facilities, activities, and promotions and be able to provide accurate information.
What we need from you
Ideally, you’ll have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role in a four or five‑star hotel or comparable industry, the ability to demonstrate working with and engaging teams from different cultures, strong verbal and written communication skills, and a quality‑oriented focus on detail, high‑performance standards, and the ability to multitask in housekeeping.
Core Service Skills
- True Attitude: being caring, wanting to make a positive difference, and building genuine connections with guests.
- True Confidence: having the knowledge and skills to perform your role, and giving guests the confidence that they can trust you.
- True Listening: focusing on what your guest is saying, picking up on body language that is often overlooked, and understanding what the guest wants and needs.
- True Responsiveness: providing guests with what they need, and doing so in a timely and caring manner.
What we offer
We’ll reward your hard work with a competitive salary and benefits, including career development opportunities, employee room discounts, and a supportive workplace culture that values teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement.