Assistant Housekeeper - FT

Driftwood Hospitality Management; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Room Discounts

Employee Food and Beverage Discounts

Job summary

Driftwood Hospitality Management in Orlando, FL, is seeking a Full Time Housekeeping Supervisor to lead the housekeeping team and ensure high cleanliness standards across VIP and guest areas.

Responsibilities include training staff, inspecting rooms, maintaining stocked carts and linen closets, and coordinating with maintenance and sales teams to meet guest needs while upholding safety and policies.

Qualifications

• High School education preferred.
• Minimum six months supervisory experience or one year of comparable housekeeping experience.
• Ability to read and write basic English to complete forms such as a room status report.
• Ability to provide clear direction, instruction, and guidance to subordinates.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to exercise judgment and implement control over the performance of subordinates.

Responsibilities

• Interview and visually inspect VIP rooms, guest rooms and corridors for cleanliness and appearance.
• Train and monitor performance of room attendants and housepersons; provide guidance and ensure tasks are completed.
• Maintain organization and stocking of carts and linen/supply closets; ensure VIP supplies are in place.
• Report maintenance deficiencies in guest rooms and corridors.
• Expedite special guest requests (e.g., extra towels, blankets, pillows).
• Check all vacant/ready/stay over rooms daily and check out of order rooms daily.
• Adhere to all company policies and safety procedures; follow fire prevention and emergency procedures.
• Identify showrooms for Sales Department; assist other housekeeping personnel when needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Clear direction

Time management

Organization

Education

High School education

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 770 - Orlando FFI - Orlando, FL 32819

Position Type: Full Time

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Interview Visually inspect VIP rooms, guest rooms and corridors for cleanliness and appearance.
• Visually inspect VIP rooms, guest rooms and corridors for cleanliness and appearance.
• Train and monitor performance of room attendants and housepersons. Provide organization, instruction, guidance, communication, counseling, as well as exercise good judgment. Ensure all jobs are completed within the shift.
• Ensure that both carts and linen/supply closets are kept clean, neat, and stocked according to departmental guidelines. Upon inspection of VIP rooms, make certain all VIP supplies are in place.
• Report all maintenance deficiencies in guest rooms and corridors.
• Expedite special guest requests, such as extra towels, blankets or pillows.
• Check all vacant/ready/stay over rooms daily.
• Check out of order rooms daily.
• Identify showrooms for Sales Department.
• Turn in all lost and found items and all guest room keys.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Follow safety and security procedures and rules.
• Know department fire prevention and emergency procedures.
• Utilize protective equipment.
• Report unsafe conditions to management.
• Report accidents, injuries, near-misses, property damage or loss to management.
• Provide a safe work environment by following all safety and security procedures and rules.
• Ensure all team members maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance. (Specific standards outlined in team member handbook).
• Perform any related duties as requested by management.
• Assist other Housekeeping Personnel when needed.

QualificationsQualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. High School education preferred.
• Minimum six months supervisory experience or one year of comparable housekeeping experience is acceptable.
• Ability to read and write basic English to complete forms such as a room status report.
• Ability to provide clear direction, instruction, and guidance to subordinates.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to exercise judgment and implement control over the performance of subordinates.
• Ability to provide information and answer hotel guest and colleague questions.
• Time management skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to lift, reach, bend, stoop, stand and walk continuously, climb stairs, and push or pull heavy equipment
• Pushing heavy carts.
• Lifting fifty (50) pounds maximum.
• Stand and walk for varying lengths of time, often long periods.
• Frequent twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing and smiling.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Room Discounts
• Employee Food and Beverage Discounts

EEO: Driftwood Hospitality Management is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.