Housekeeper

Virtelle Hospitality, LLC; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Comfort Suites Outlet Center in Asheville is seeking a Room Attendant / Housekeeper to ensure guest rooms meet high standards of cleanliness and comfort. You will vacuum, dust, change linens, sanitize bathrooms, and prepare rooms for arrivals, while staying active on your feet throughout shifts.

We value friendly guest interactions, reliability, teamwork, and attention to detail. Prior cleaning experience helps, but training is provided; this full-time role offers a robust benefits plan and a

Qualifications

• Genuine and friendly approach to guest interactions.
• Able to collaborate with teammates and other departments.
• Previous experience in janitorial or housekeeping preferred but not required.
• Able to interact with guests in a friendly manner.
• English fluency may not be required, but able to direct guests to someone who can assist.
• Friendly demeanor – a smile when passing a guest is a great communication skill.
• Safety awareness and ability to report hazards.
• Attention to detail and immaculate cleanliness in each room.
• Self-motivated to complete tasks efficiently and thoroughly.
• Able to manage time and prioritize tasks to finish rooms on schedule.
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the position (lifting, bending, etc.).
• Pushing, pulling, bending, lifting, and being on your feet.
• Basic understanding of cleaning tools, equipment, and chemicals.
• Understanding of safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Vacuum, dust, remove trash, clean bathrooms, and make beds to hotel standards.
• Clean each room to hotel cleanliness expectations.
• Move between rooms while staying on your feet and completing tasks efficiently.

Skills

Guest interactions

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Time management

Safety awareness

Physical fitness

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Cleaning chemicals

Vacuum cleaners

Job description

Comfort Suites Outlet Center is currently hiring for Housekeeping. We recognize that to be successful long-term in a position, compensation and benefits are priorities for applicants. We highlight here our benefits and compensation, followed by culture, and then the specifics of this role. If this feels like a good fit for you and your experience, we would love to hear from you!

Full-time associates are qualified for our robust benefits plan. This role is anticipated to be full-time and benefits eligible.

Starting Compensation: $15 / hour +

Culture

At the Comfort Suites Outlet Center, our culture is centered around providing exceptional guest experiences while fostering a positive and supportive work environment for our team members. We know that happy employees make happy guests, and we strive to create a workplace where our employees feel valued, appreciated, and supported. We are committed to providing our team members with ongoing training and development opportunities, and we encourage them to grow and advance their careers within our company.

Rooted in a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence, we know that every employee has something to contribute and immense individual value and potential. At our hotel, we believe that our company culture is what sets us apart from our competitors. We strive to create a workplace that our employees are proud to be a part of and that our guests can feel good about supporting and returning to each time they visit Asheville.

The Role

As a Room Attendant / Housekeeper, you will be responsible for ensuring that our guest’s first impression of their room is a spotless and welcoming home-away-from-home, and that every detail of their room is in perfect order. You'll clean each room to hotel standards - vacuuming, dusting, removing trash, cleaning bathrooms, and making the beds. This position requires lifting, bending, carrying, and being on your feet, so if you're looking for a job where you can be active, this is it!

Qualifications

• A genuine and friendly approach to guest interactions.
• Able to collaborate with teammates and with other departments
• Previous experience in janitorial, cleaning or housekeeping preferred but not required
• Able to interact with guests in a friendly manner.
• While English fluency may not be required for this role, the Room Attendant should have sufficient communication skills to be able to direct the guest to someone who can better assist them
• Friendly demeanor – a smile when passing a guest is a great communication skill
• Consistent awareness of physical environment and attention to safety & security
• Attention to all details in each room; impeccable cleanliness in each and every detail
• Self-motivated to complete tasks efficiently & thoroughly
• Able to efficiently manage time and prioritize tasks to ensure that rooms are done within prescribed time limits and done to standard.
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the position;
• Pushing, pulling, bending, lifting, working quickly and constantly on your feet.
• Basic understanding of cleaning tools, equipment and chemicals
• Understanding of safety protocols and able to report safety hazards

Comfort Suites is an equal employment opportunity employer. We provide an inclusive environment and do not discriminate based on race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Comfort Suites participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires.