Guest Service Associate - Housekeeping

Holiday Inn Gurgaon NH8; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Holiday Inn Gurgaon NH8 in Gurugram, Haryana, India is seeking a housekeeping professional to clean and service rooms and common areas to established hotel standards. The role involves greeting guests, following safety procedures, and coordinating with supervisors to ensure rooms are ready for sale or occupancy.

The candidate should be able to handle guest requests, report issues promptly, maintain supplies, and participate in deep cleaning and turndown duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree / higher education qualification / equivalent in hospitality or related field, and 3+ years’ total experience in a catering setting or related field, with direct supervisory experience over a sales/catering team, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Must speak local language(s).

Responsibilities

• Clean and service assigned rooms or areas according to established standards and procedures.
• Wear safety protection equipment as provided in line with department regulations and any local legislative requirements
• Greet and acknowledge guests
• Notify supervisor when service is complete so rooms may be sold or occupied. Report any room unable to be serviced to supervisor according to established procedures
• Report to supervisor needed repairs or unsafe conditions
• Follow established safety procedures at all times. Immediately report any health and safety incident, security breaches, concerns or suspicious behaviour to the supervisor or manager on duty
• Respond to guest complaints, special requests and take action to ensure guest satisfaction
• Monitor and control supplies and amenities, and minimise waste within all areas of housekeeping
• Report, turn in, and/or log all lost and found items according to established procedures
• Work as part of a team and communicate with other departments as per hotel procedures to ensure excellent quality and service
• May regularly assist with deep cleaning projects
• May have turndown duties
• May assist with other duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor's degree / higher education qualification / equivalent in hospitality or related field

Job description

Duties And Responsibilities

Clean and service assigned rooms or areas according to established standards and procedures including making beds, dusting, vacuuming, cleaning and sanitizing bathrooms, removing trash/rubbish, etc. May include cleaning of kitchen area, room refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, cups, glasses, silverware, etc.

• Wear safety protection equipment as provided in line with department regulations and any local legislative requirements


• Handle and store chemicals in line with hotel regulations and any local legislative requirements


• Greet and acknowledge guests


• Notify supervisor when service is complete so rooms may be sold or occupied. Report any room unable to be serviced to supervisor according to established procedures


• Report to supervisor needed repairs or unsafe conditions


• Follow established safety procedures at all times. Immediately report any health and safety incident, security breaches, concerns or suspicious behaviour to the supervisor or manager on duty


• Respond to guest complaints, special requests and take action to ensure guest satisfaction


• Monitor and control supplies and amenities, and minimise waste within all areas of housekeeping


• Report, turn in, and/or log all lost and found items according to established procedures


• Work as part of a team and communicate with other departments as per hotel procedures to ensure excellent quality and service


• May regularly assist with deep cleaning projects


• May have turndown duties


• May assist with other duties as assigned

This Job Requires Ability To Perform The Following

Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds / 23 kilograms and ability to push/pull medium to large weights/objects

• Frequently standing up and moving about the facility


• Frequently handling objects and equipment to maintain the facility


• Frequently bending, stooping, and kneeling


• Able to work alone as well as being a team member


• Communication skills used frequently when interacting with guests and employees


• Basic reading, writing, and math abilities are used often when reading room assignments, completing checklists, replacing room linens and amenities


• Have the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and/or holidays

Qualifications And Requirements

Bachelor's Degree / higher education qualification / equivalent in hospitality or related field, and 3+ years’ total experience in a catering setting or related field, with direct supervisory experience over a sales/catering team, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Must speak local language(s).