Public Area Attendant

Montcalm Collection; Greater London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Montcalm Collection in London is seeking a Public Area Attendant to uphold the highest standards of cleanliness and presentation across hotel public spaces. You will work under the Executive Housekeeper to ensure guests experience a pristine, luxurious environment from arrival to departure.

The role requires meticulous attention to detail, a passion for hospitality, and the ability to work as part of a diverse team.

Qualifications

• High standard of cleanliness and presentation in luxury hotel environments.
• Strong customer service orientation and empathy for guests.
• Ability to work well in a diverse team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and maintain cleanliness of lobbies, corridors and public spaces.
• Polish surfaces, restrooms, and high-traffic areas to a pristine condition.
• Ensure facilities are well-stocked with supplies and amenities.
• Report maintenance issues promptly to housekeeping supervisors.
• Attend trainings to stay updated on hotel standards and safety.

Skills

Attention to detail

Guest service

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Professional grooming

Job description

BRAND INTRODUCTION

At Montcalm Collection, we believe that timeless style and genuine hospitality are more than just values, they’re a way of life. Our people are the heart of our hotels: passionate individuals working together as a team, united by an unwavering commitment to providing first-class personal service.

BRAND INTRODUCTION

At Montcalm Collection, we believe that timeless style and genuine hospitality are more than just values, they’re a way of life. Our people are the heart of our hotels: passionate individuals working together as a team, united by an unwavering commitment to providing first‑class personal service.

Our collection spans some of London’s most storied buildings, from elegant Georgian townhouses and an 18th-century brewery to a historic head office and a contemporary architectural landmark. Each hotel has its own unique story, and within everyone, our team create unforgettable experiences for our guests.

While our walls speak of history, it’s our people, their ambition, and their creativity that shapes our future.

Join us, and become part of a culture that celebrates individuality, nurtures potential, and upholds the very highest standards of the art of hospitality.

SCOPE & GENERAL PURPOSE

The Public Area Attendant is responsible for maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and presentation in all public areas. The role is crucial in ensuring that guests enjoy a pristine and luxurious environment throughout the hotel’s communal spaces.

The Public Area Attendant works closely with the Executive Housekeeper on providing the luxury experience throughout the guest journey from the moment they set eyes at our property, throughout their journey experiencing our facilities to a post stay experience should they need to call back for anything left in the room.

The Public Area Attendant exhibit meticulous eye for detail, a passion for luxury and the ability to work in a diverse team. The role is critical to maintaining reputation and delivery of unparalleled guest experiences via human thoughtful touches and pristine cleanliness and presentation.

The Public Area Attendant ensures all hotel public spaces are impeccably clean, hygienic, and beautifully presented. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to luxury standards, this role supports a seamless guest experience from arrival to departure, helping maintain the hotel’s reputation for excellence through thoughtful touches and pristine environments.

COMPETENCIES

• Guest Satisfaction
• Focuses on identifying and meeting customer's needs by paying attention to their preferences and makes sure customers have a memorable experience.
• Takes customers’ interests and complaints seriously.
• Delivers prompt, efficient and personalised service; shows empathy and understanding for customers’ views and attitudes.
• Uses proactive approach in maintaining relationships with customers by recognition, use of name, polite conversations.
• Guest Experience Quality
• Proactively seeks customers’ feedback with intention to improve service.
• Reflects on service in their own area of responsibility, reports service flaws to the manager on duty, suggests service improvements and ideas.
• Attends service trainings and other trainings intended to improve service.
• Ensures professional, high quality work standards are met.
• Uses feedback constructively to learn and improve.
• Attitude and Motivation
• Has a positive, collaborative, solutions-oriented attitude.
• Has an ability to motivate oneself and seeks for support by the manager, colleague, or other supportive relationship on occasions when that ability is diminished.
• Seeks for advice or different perspective in order to manage situations outside of their immediate control.
• Time Keeping and Attendance
• Demonstrates punctuality and good time management by observing agreed start and end times and lunch breaks.
• Offers flexibility when business needs require rota changes.
• Gives sufficient notice for sickness and other absences, and lateness.
• Arrives to work earlier to change and / or prepare to start their duties at agreed time.
• Appearance
• Familiarises themselves with grooming policy and presents themselves at work appropriately.
• Follows the dress code and makes every effort to keep high personal hygiene standards.
• Personal & Professional Development
• Completes all trainings assigned by the company and their manager, makes an effort to improve based on feedback gathered during annual reviews, probation assessment, and check-in conversations with the manager.
• Proactively seeks feedback and takes it as an opportunity to learn; identifies opportunities to improve via training interventions, leads their own development plan when one is present.
• Communication
• Communicates eloquently with guests, team members and stakeholders.
• Encourages communication throughout the organisation.
• Shares information with others clearly and respectfully.
• Listens to others sympathetically and takes feelings and views into consideration.
• Communicates awareness of strengths and weaknesses and admits to mistakes.
• Maintains relationships with people at all levels in the organisation; gives improvement feedback when appropriate.
• Integrity
• Acts consistently in accordance with their own values and those of company: belonging, sensitivity, wellbeing, changemaking, sustainability.
• Models high standards of behaviour for others through one's own actions; maintains confidentiality and upholds agreements made with others.
• Able to relate to people from different cultures; maintains a balance between work and personal life so neither affects the other negatively.
• Interpersonal Skills and Teamwork
• Understands and appreciates diverse cultural nuances.
• Tries to adjust to different cultures and ways of working.
• Behaves politely and respectfully and is able to work efficiently in a team.
• Quickly builds rapport with others.
• Support colleagues and managers through challenging periods.
• Shows tolerance and consideration for others' viewpoints.
• Respects people from other cultural backgrounds and takes care to employ curiosity and courtesy in ambiguous situations.
• Motivating And Influencing Others
• Creates a climate of teamwork by encouraging harmony, co‑operation and communication.
• Cares for others’ well-being; inspires a positive attitude to work among colleagues.
• Orientation Towards Solutions
• Takes ownership of finding the best solution for the challenge in their area of responsibilities.
• Considers different approaches to finding solutions.
• Consults their manager or a specialist to ensure solution has a positive impact.
• Shares the learning with the team and their manager and communicates effectively to ensure future problems of the same nature are prevented.
• Observes their workflow and suggests improvements and ideas.
• Uses technology effectively to increase effectiveness and quality of their work.
• Adaptability
• Shows awareness for one's own strengths and weaknesses.
• Willing to adjust to uncertain conditions.
• Accepts new ideas and supports change initiatives.
• Open to new information and willing to learn new techniques.
• Maintains stable performance in changing circumstances.
• Time And Task Management
• Manages time effectively.
• Completes tasks on time.
• Structures work activities in an efficient way.
• Respects and follows company policies.
• Shows organisational commitment.
• Ensures safety at the workplace.
• Adherence to Policies & Procedures
• Adheres to and communicates the company policies and procedures to team members, and role‑models adherence to set a positive example.
• Applies a consistent and fair approach when actioning policy and procedures to ensure credibility in delivery and efficiency across the organisation.
• Identifies potential risks in the hotel and brings to manager’s attention.
• Adherence to Employee Handbook
• Demonstrates consistent adherence to Employee Handbook to help employee culture and build trust and credibility with peers and management team.

KEY RESPONSIBILIES

• Greet hotel guests with a warm welcome and smile.
• Thoroughly clean and sanitize all public areas, including lobbies, corridors, restrooms, elevators, stairwells, and meeting rooms.
• Polish and clean surfaces, including mirrors, windows, and floors, ensuring they are free of dust, smudges, and fingerprints.
• Vacuum carpets, sweep and mop floors, and maintain cleanliness of marble, wood, and other specialized surfaces.
• Ensure all furniture, fixtures, and equipment are in excellent condition and report any maintenance issues promptly.
• Provide courteous and professional service to guests, responding to inquiries with helpful and positive communication.
• Ensure guest requests related to public area cleanliness are addressed promptly and effectively.
• Maintain sufficient stock of cleaning supplies, toiletries, and other necessary items in public areas.
• Refill and replace bathroom amenities such as soap, towels, and tissue as needed.
• Conduct regular inspections of public areas to ensure they meet the hotel’s high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
• Report any maintenance issues, damages, or safety hazards immediately to the appropriate department.
• Keep a record of cleaning activities and report any unusual occurrences to the housekeeping supervisor.
• Follow all health and safety regulations and guidelines, including the proper handling and disposal of waste.
• Use cleaning chemicals safely and effectively, in accordance with hotel protocols and training.
• Ensure that all cleaning equipment is maintained and used in a safe and efficient manner.
• Assist with deep cleaning projects and other special tasks as assigned by the housekeeping supervisor.
• Participate in hotel‑wide cleaning initiatives, such as pre‑arrival or post‑event preparations.
• Any lost property found in the public areas must be handed in to the supervisor.
• Participate in regular training sessions to stay updated on hotel standards and best practices in hygiene and safety.
• Work closely with the housekeeping team and other hotel departments to coordinate efforts and provide seamless service.

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness.
• Dedication to providing an exceptional guest experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing guest needs and preferences.
• Knowledge of cleaning products, techniques, and health & safety standards.
• Previous experience as a Public Area Attendant or in a similar role within a luxury hotel or hospitality environment is preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends, holidays, and evenings, as required.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.
• Physical stamina to perform repetitive tasks and lift/move heavy objects.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds and perform physical tasks related to housekeeping duties.