Guest Room Attendant — Elevate Comfort & Service

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company 25

Paid Vacation and Sick Days

Sonesta Hotel Discounts

Educational Assistance

Paid Parental Leave

Company Paid Life Insurance

Company Paid Short Term and Long Term

Job summary

The Room Attendant at Sonesta International Hotels is responsible for cleaning guest rooms and public areas to meet G.U.E.S.T standards, restocking amenities, and addressing guest requests. The role may also involve laundry, deep cleaning, and reporting maintenance issues.

We value teamwork and guest satisfaction, with responsibilities extending to safe cleaning practices and adherence to health and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Some previous housekeeping experience preferred.
• Previous background from the extended stay industry preferred.
• Ability to speak, read, and write fluent English is preferred; other languages beneficial.
• Basic reading, writing and mathematical abilities are preferred.
• Frequently standing up, bending, climbing, kneeling, and moving about the facility.
• Carrying, lifting or pulling items weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Will be required to regularly use commercial cleaning chemicals.
• Will be required to work mornings, evening, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on the promise of Sonesta Service in all interactions with guests and clients according to the Sonesta G.U.E.S.T. standards.
• Respond to guest complaints, special requests and ensure corrective action is taken to achieve complete guest satisfaction.
• Clean and service assigned rooms or areas according to established standards and procedures including making beds, dusting, vacuuming, cleaning and sanitizing bathrooms, removing trash, etc.
• Notify supervisor when service is completed so rooms may be sold or occupied.
• Report any room unable to be serviced to supervisor according to established procedures.
• When assigned to laundry, monitor laundry supplies and equipment to ensure they are sufficient and in working order.
• Operate washers and dryers according to hotel standards and manufacturers' guidelines.
• Receive soiled linens and inspect for damaged or stained items.
• Fold and store clean linens, report damages to supervisor.
• Minimize waste of supplies and amenities within all areas of housekeeping.
• May regularly assist with deep cleaning projects.
• Report needed repairs or unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Handle all lost and found items according to established procedures.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other shifts and departmental management.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws regarding health and safety services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluent English

Job description

The Room Attendant at Sonesta International Hotels is responsible for cleaning guest rooms and public areas to meet G.U.E.S.T standards, restocking amenities, and addressing guest requests. The role may also involve laundry, deep cleaning, and reporting maintenance issues.

We value teamwork and guest satisfaction, with responsibilities extending to safe cleaning practices and adherence to health and safety guidelines.