Hotel Housekeeper /Room Attendant

InterContinental Kansas City At The Plaza; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; 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 is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to maintain guest rooms to brand standards. You will stock supplies, enter rooms following procedures, and report damages to ensure a safe, clean environment.

This 24/7 operation requires reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to stand for long periods. You will work with a friendly team to deliver courteous service and uphold our commitment to guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping or hospitality preferred.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Strong reading and writing to complete daily paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Stock housekeeping bags to ensure supplies and amenities are available for cleaning.
• Observe knocking procedures prior to entering guest rooms.
• Clean guest rooms and complete the housekeeping checklist with amenities stocked.
• Accurately mark rooms as cleaned for supervisor inspection.
• Report damages, hazards, or maintenance needs in guest rooms.
• Secure guest room doors upon exiting rooms.
• Maintain neat corridors and service areas at all times.
• Return lost and found items and guest room keys to the supervisor.
• Follow all safety, security, and company policies and procedures.
• Assist other housekeeping staff as needed.

Skills

Stock housekeeping supplies

Attention to detail

Customer service

Effective communication

Observational skills

Manual dexterity

Job description

Driftwood Hospitality Management’s company culture empowers our associates to take initiative, be proactive, and contribute to the success of their property with well-defined strategies and objectives. Driftwood Hospitality Management is renowned for our fully integrated approach to hospitality services — all with outstanding client service. Our team is made up of the best talent in the hospitality industry, down to every employee, position, and hotel.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for cleaning and maintaining the guest rooms areas according to company procedures and at a level that meets or exceeds company standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. The Hotel operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting times, and hours worked in a week.

• Stocks housekeeping bag to ensure that enough cleaning needs, equipment and amenities are available to properly clean each room.
• Observes knocking procedures upon entering a guest room.
• Cleans the guest rooms assigned. Ensures the amenities are stocked for each cleaned room. Completes entire housekeeping checklist.
• Accurately marks clean rooms to supervisor for inspection.
• Reports any damages or hazards that are present in guest rooms, i.e., burned out light bulbs, broken furniture, broken lights, etc.in Guestware or Housekeeping Coordinator
• Secures guest room doors upon exiting the room.
• Keeps the corridors and service area neat at all times.
• Turns in all lost and found items and all guest room keys.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Follows safety and security procedures and rules.
• Knows department fire prevention and emergency procedures.
• Utilizes protective equipment.
• Reports unsafe conditions to management.
• Reports accidents, injuries, near-misses, property damage or loss to management.
• Provides for a safe work environment by following all safety and security procedures and rules.
• All team members must maintain a neat, clean and well groomed appearance. (Specific standards outlined in team member handbook).
• Perform any related duties as requested by management.
• Assists other Housekeeping Personnel when needed.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Bend and reach to dust, clean and make beds and bathroom
• Stand and walk for varying lengths of time, often long periods.
• Talk to many different kinds of people to give information, answer questions and provide required services.
• Visually inspect rooms for cleanliness and guest belongings that have been left behind.
• Use written communication skills to mark completed rooms on daily paperwork.
• Move fingers, arms and hands quickly and easily to perform cleaning duties.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Lifting fifty (50) pounds maximum.
• 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.

Source: Driftwood Hospitality