Experienced Housekeeper

Workstream; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Lafayette Hotels seeks friendly housekeeping professionals to join the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland, Maine. Our team keeps guest rooms and common areas spotless to create a welcoming first impression for every guest.

We value reliability, strong English communication, and a positive attitude. The position is entry-level with experienced staff welcome, and weekend availability is commonly required in hospitality.

Qualifications

• Entry-level housekeeping roles; 2 years minimum of cleaning experience required for this round of hiring
• Punctual: consistently available to work scheduled shifts
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong customer service
• Regular lifting up to 25lbs and frequent lifting of small objects under 10 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 8+ hours
• Regular bending & crouching
• Regular pushing of carts up to 50lbs
• Ability to see clearly with or without corrective wear
• Basic comprehension of spoken and written English
• Some weekend availability, generally required in hospitality

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning tasks such as vacuuming, dusting, sanitizing bathrooms, mopping floors, changing linens and making beds
• Ensure guest room is spotlessly clean upon arrival
• Restock in-room guest supplies
• Respond to guest requests quickly with a smile
• Maintain a good pace and meet the daily expected number of rooms cleaned
• Report room issues to front desk and maintenance department so they can be fixed
• Complete stayover services
• Provide support to the team to achieve common goals

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Standing/walking 8+ hours

English proficiency

Job description

Are you a hospitality professional with a strong work ethic who enjoys working with people? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team at Lafayette Hotels? If you answered yes, we want to hear from you!

Lafayette Hotels, a renowned family-owned and operated company with over 30 hotels and restaurants throughout Maine and New Hampshire, is seeking friendly, guest focused individuals to join our team. With properties in stunning locations such as Maine's Acadia National Park, the Southern Maine Beaches, and New Hampshire's White Mountains, Lafayette Hotels offers a perfect blend of work and adventure.

www.visitlafayettehotels.com

Job Summary

We host a group of tenured and experienced housekeepers. To continue to build on our team's experience, we want to welcome candidates who have been in the field for a few years and want to join our team at Holiday Inn by the Bay! Our housekeeping team is responsible for the cleanliness of our hotel. As a housekeeper, your primary focus will be the cleanliness and presentation of our hotel guest rooms and common areas. Our housekeeping team's goal is to make a great first impression to our guests with a freshly cleaned and prepared guest room.

Daily Duties

• Perform general cleaning tasks such as vacuuming, dusting, sanitizing bathrooms, mopping floors, changing linens and making beds
• Ensure guest room is spotlessly clean upon arrival
• Restock in room guest supplies
• Respond to guest requests quickly with a smile :)
• Maintain a good pace and meet the daily expected number of rooms cleaned
• Report room issues to front desk and maintenance department so they can be fixed
• Complete stayover services
• Provide support to the team to achieve common goals

Requirements & Qualifications

• All housekeeping roles are entry level, this round of hiring requires 2 years minimum of cleaning experience
• Punctual: consistently available to work scheduled shifts
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong customer service
• Previous cleaning experience is advantageous, but not required
• Regular lifting/carrying up to 25lbs and frequent lifting of small objects weighing less than 10 pounds frequently
• Ability to stand and walk for up 8+ hours
• Regular bending & crouching
• Regular pushing of carts up to 50lbs
• Ability to see clearly with or without corrective wear
• Have a basic comprehension of spoken and written English
• Some weekend availability, when we are busiest, is generally required in the hospitality industry

Lafayette Hotels is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Experience the best of Portland, Maine. The Holiday Inn By the Bay is set along the picturesque shores of Casco Bay. We effortlessly combine convenience, entertainment, and beauty to create the perfect environment for every traveler. Our spacious rooms can offer ocean or city views. Our downtown waterfront location fully captures the beauty and culture of Portland, Maine.