Room Attendant

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday incl. bank holidays +

Staff meals on duty

Free dry cleaning for uniform

Employer pension 3%

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Life Assurance 1x salary

Employee assistance program

Season ticket loans

Discounted stays at Accor/Raffles

Job summary

Raffles London at The OWO in London is seeking a dedicated Housekeeping Attendant to maintain rooms and corridors to luxury standards. You will work closely with the House Porter team to provide amenities, ensuring a seamless guest experience and upholding Raffles values of hospitality.

The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and a professional appearance while delivering exceptional service under pressures of a 24h operation, in a prestigious 5-star environment.

Qualifications

• Exceptional cleaning and service with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team and maintain a professional appearance.
• Strong communication and customer service skills in English.
• Experience with luxury hotel standards (LQA, Forbes 5* or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Provide housekeeping service in time according to guest preferences.
• Support morning shift as needed for arrivals.
• Report losses or damages to linen, furniture, fixtures, or equipment.
• Use proper cleaning chemicals per standards and training.
• Ensure service areas are stocked and clean at all times.
• Follow Lost and Found policy and report issues promptly.
• Maintain guest privacy and deliver 5-star service in corridors and service areas.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Professional appearance

Excellent communication

Time management

Flexible hours

Luxury hotel experience

Adaptability

Job description

The Birthplace of stories and legends since 1887, Raffles is a legendary brand, steeped in history and loved by generations past, present and future.Raffles, at distinguished landmark addresses around the world, is the vibrant heart of its destination, curating experiences that are culturally enriching, intellectually stimulating and always respectful of local communities, heritage and the environment.

About Raffles London

Raffles London at The OWO on London’s Whitehall, unites the allure and heritage of Raffleswith one of the world’s most historic addresses with a name is synonymous with luxury, glamour, and extraordinary adventure.

This fine Grade II* listed Edwardian building has beentransformed with 120 rooms and suites along with a collection of 85 exceptional branded residences. Within The OWO destination there are a total of nine restaurants and three bars, including one by our signature chef Mauro Colagreco. The Guerlain spa and Pillar Wellness offer the latest in wellbeing, and a 600 seated-capacity grand ballroom, The Whitehall, is perfect for all kinds of special occasions and events.

Within these much-storied walls, where legendary statesmen and women once shapedthe modern world, guests are now invited to discover new and inspiring emotions andconnections.

At Raffles, you arrive as a guest, leave as a friend and return as family.

Job Description

Scope Of Position

To clean and maintain allocated guest rooms and corridors up to The Raffles standards, maintaining cleaning equipment and store rooms to ensure an outstanding 5 star environment and seamless guest experience. To work closely with the House Porter team to provide all necessary supplies and amenities to guest rooms, to maximum guest satisfaction by providing an intuitive service. To act as an ambassador of the Raffles Values during your interactions with guests and colleagues.

Responsibilities

Operation

• Provide the housekeeping service in time and according to the guest preferences.
• To support morning shift when arrival with the cleaning.
• Report any loss/damage to linen, furniture, fixtures, or equipment to Supervisor.
• Using the right cleaning chemicals on all surface as per standards and training given.
• Ensure service area is well stocked with necessary products and cleaned always.
• Report issues such as equipment and light bulb damage promptly to supervisor or department manager for immediate action
• Report and lost property found in the rooms and adhere to Lost and Found policy.
• To Perform all duties with care towards our guests always ensuring upmost guest satisfaction.
• To respect guest privacy by being quiet and respectful in the corridors and the service area
• To maintain a clean and efficient “5 Star “floor section in-line with Raffles standards/ LQA
• Be part of the daily line-up departmental meeting,
• Additional responsibilities in absence of line manager or senior employee.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned including working in a different department or restaurant, than usually assigned.

Health and Safety

• Ensure that all potential and real hazards are reported immediately and rectified.
• Be fully conversant with all departmental Fire, Emergency and Bomb procedures.
• Ensure the safety of the persons and the property of all within the premises, by strict adherence to existing laws, statutes and applicable ordinances, and by anticipating possible and probable hazards and conditions and either correcting them or pre-planning a defence against them.
• Stimulate and encourage a general awareness of Health and Safety in relation to all tasks and activities undertaken in the department.

Qualifications

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Able to provide exceptional cleaning and service for the guests with extremely attention to details.
• Enthusiasm and commitment to delivering and offering the best service and experiences possible in any situation.
• Able to work within a team.
• Professional and well-groomed
• A proven track record and ability to provide high levels of service under pressure.
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills, both written and spoken.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to multi-task while maintaining an immaculate and professional appearance.
• An understanding and willingness to contribute to a 24h operational schedule when required.
• Previous experience within a luxury hotel environment working with LQA, Forbes 5* or equivalent standards.

Additional Information

Employee Benefits:
Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive colleague perks, including complimentary upgrades, extended stays, discounted stays across Fairmont & Raffles properties, special dining and wellness discounts, and added luxuries to enhance your experience. We believe in taking care of our team, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded with exceptional benefits.

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays plus a day extra for every year of your service up to 5 years (35 Days).
• Staff meals whist on duty.
• Free dry cleaning for uniform.
• Employer pension contribution of 3%
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
• Life Assurance 1x salary
• Employee assistance program, including virtual GP and financial advice.
• Season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme.
• Colleague gifting to celebrate special occasions.
• Paid days off to move house or give back time to a charity of your choice.
• Internal learning and development programmes tailored to you.
• Fun-filled events, whether that’s a pub quiz, team run or festive party.
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates of up to 30% at Accor worldwide and Raffles London F&B outlets.
• Worldwide development opportunities across Accor’s extensive brand portfolio.

Our Values

Respect:
We value the needs, ideas and individuality of others.We treat everyone with fairness and dignity.

Excellence:
We make genuine connections, and we cherish every opportunity to make the people around us feel special.

Belonging:
We celebrate our differences.We support each other andwe always stand together.

Empowerment:
We have authority to take initiative and anticipate moments that create unforgettable experiences.

Integrity:
We build trust through mutual respect and being authentic.

Diversity & Inclusion

Raffles is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.