Housekeeper

Sage Restaurant Group

New Orleans (LA)

Hybrid

USD 18,000 - 26,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Health savings and flexible spending

Discounted Room Rates for Marriott & S

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants

Job summary

Hotel de la Poste in New Orleans is seeking a dedicated housekeeper to maintain guest rooms and public spaces to the highest standards. You’ll clean, restock and prepare rooms, ensuring comfort and safety for every guest.

No formal education required; flexible, hardworking team member with good communication can thrive in our dynamic hospitality environment, experiencing the unique charm of the French Quarter while helping deliver memorable guest experiences.

Qualifications

Must have basic knowledge of general cleaning principles, use of cleaning products and operation of standard cleaning equipment.
Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions and communicate both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Retrieves items from storerooms and cleans and prepares guest rooms to established standards.
Cleans windows, doors, walls, fixtures and public areas; uses ladders or stools for hard-to-reach areas.
Replaces towels, soaps and amenities and restocks supplies for arriving guests.
Vacuums rooms and public areas; moves furniture as needed to clean thoroughly.
Maintains cleanliness and safety of closets and storerooms; reports maintenance issues promptly.

Skills

Basic cleaning knowledge

Communication skills

Tools

Cleaning equipment operation

Job description

Why us?

Working at Hotel de la Poste in the heart of New Orleans’ vibrant French Quarter offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich culture and timeless charm of this iconic city.

Newly transitioned from The W New Orleans, this soft-branded Renaissance hotel blends modern luxury with the distinctive, spirited essence of New Orleans—where history, music, and cuisine converge.

As a member of our team, you'll be part of a dynamic atmosphere that celebrates the city's lively energy and unparalleled hospitality, while offering guests an unforgettable experience surrounded by historic architecture, jazz-filled streets, and world-class.

Job Overview

Cleans and prepares guest rooms by meeting established standards of cleanliness and propriety to assure guest satisfaction and maximize revenues.

Responsibilities

Retrieves items from shelves and storerooms, sets up cleaning cart with supplies, constantly maintaining carts and storerooms in a clean and orderly fashion to enhance efficiency and ease of cleaning rooms.
Cleans and wipes windows, doors, walls, closets and fixtures in rooms, public areas and hallways, often using ladders or stools to clean hard to reach areas, in order to maintain a clean, presentable and attractive facility at all times. Washes shower walls and tub, cleans toilet(s) and stall walls if applicable, wipes exposed pipes, cleans mirrors, sink(s) and walls in order to have clean and sanitary guest and public restrooms.
Replaces towels, soaps and all room amenities and restocks literature that has been removed by previous guest or is soiled and torn to ensure adequate supply for arriving guests.
Washes all hard floor areas (linoleum, tile, etc.) by hand to remove dirt and soiled areas.
Dusts and polishes all furniture, fixtures and wall hangings including using a duster to reach vents and ceiling corners to remove dust and cobwebs.
Strips bed of all linen and remakes with fresh, checking bedspread, blankets and bed pads for cleanliness, replacing if soiled.
Lifts mattresses to check for soil between mattresses and under bed.
Checks closet for cleanliness, wiping closet door, handle and overhead shelves and restocking the guest room supplies such as hangers, extra blankets and pillows.
Vacuums rooms, public areas and hallways, operating vacuums weighing up to 25lbs., and lifting/moving heavy furniture in order to vacuum entire area of carpet including underneath furniture and hard to reach areas.
Inspects all door and window locks to ensure they are in working order and immediately alerts management to an unsecured or unsafe situation for the safety of guests and employees.
Inspects all room equipment (TV, lights/lamps, faucets, radios) to ensure proper working order and immediately reports all room status and room maintenance deficiencies, in writing, to the Executive Housekeeper for prompt repair/resolution.
Secures and maintains custody of equipment, keys and supplies at all times in order to protect and preserve hotel property.
Maintains a friendly, cheerful and courteous demeanor at all times.
Performs other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

No formal education or training

Experience

None

Knowledge/Skills

Must have basic knowledge of general cleaning principles, use of cleaning products and operation of standard cleaning equipment.
Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions and communicate both verbally and in writing.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to lift up to 50lbs. continually throughout a shift.
Must be able to push, pull and move levers, equipment and furniture throughout a shift.
Must be able to work with arms raised above head throughout a shift.
Must be able to maneuver fully loaded maid cart, weighing up to 50lbs., through hallways and into/out of closets during entire work day.
Ability to identify minute debris and dirt in poorly lit areas, and to read written instructions and computer print-outs.

Environment

Prolonged strenuous physical activity in indoor climate-controlled environment.
Excessive heat and humidity in laundry. Inside 95% of shift.

Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision insurance
Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching
Health savings and flexible spending accounts
Basic Life and AD&D insurance
Discounted Room Rates for Marriott & Sage Properties
Employee Assistance Program
Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.
Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.
Fun & Exciting Work Environment
Competitive Health & Welfare Plans
Negotiated Corporate Discounts on Home Insurance, Movie Tickets, Flowers & more
Community-Oriented.