Housekeeper

Weekender Hotels; Old Forge (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing hospitality company is looking for a Housekeeper I to maintain cleanliness in guest rooms and public areas. This entry-level position involves cleaning tasks such as bed-making and sanitizing bathrooms while adhering to established standards. Ideal candidates have a strong attention to detail and excellent customer service skills. Join a dynamic team dedicated to providing an exceptional guest experience in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness.
• Physical ability to perform repetitive tasks like bending, lifting, and reaching.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to interact with guests professionally.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic room cleaning tasks including making beds, changing linens, dusting, vacuuming.
• Restock amenities such as toiletries, towels, and coffee supplies.
• Report shortages of supplies, damaged items, or maintenance issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Teamwork

Job description

About The Company
We are a young, fast-growing company (just recognized in the INC 5000 Fastest Growing Companies) of ambitious, mission-driven Weekenders working together to inspire personal growth through adventure, travel and exploration! We specialize in creating inspiring hotel stays for our guests in iconic destinations.

This is a rare opportunity to be paid to learn, have an immediate and lasting impact in a young startup company and culture, and grow personally and professionally with an amazing team.

You will love it at Weekender if our core values below get you excited and inspired too!

• Always be a student and always be open-minded
• Be Adventurous
• Be excited by challenge and willing to fail-forward
• Commit to being world class at your job and lean-in to your superpowers
• Be a Host
• Treat guests and teammates like you would family
• Be of Integrity
• Own your Domain: Be accountable to your job & the greater mission
• Embrace honesty, transparency and vulnerability
• Follow-through and do what you say you’re going to do

What you'll be responsible for:

The Housekeeper I is responsible for performing routine cleaning tasks in guest rooms and public areas while following established SOPs and cleanliness standards. This is an entry-level role where employees learn hotel room layouts, develop cleaning skills, and contribute to the guest experience by maintaining a welcoming and hygienic environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Perform basic room cleaning tasks including making beds, changing linens, dusting, vacuuming, and sanitizing bathrooms.
• Restock amenities such as toiletries, towels, and coffee supplies.
• Clean assigned public areas (hallways, stairwells, lobbies) following established cleaning protocols.
• Properly use cleaning chemicals and equipment according to training and SOPs.
• Report shortages of supplies, damaged items, or maintenance issues to the supervisor.
• Respond promptly and courteously to guest requests.
• Follow all safety procedures and company standards.

Success Measures

• Completes assigned rooms/areas per shift in accordance with SOPs and brand standards.
• Maintains cleanliness scores at or above property benchmarks.
• Consistently demonstrates punctuality, reliability, and respectful teamwork.
• Adheres to all safety standards with zero preventable incidents.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness.
• Physical ability to perform repetitive tasks like bending, lifting, and reaching.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic understanding of cleaning chemicals and proper usage.
• Excellent customer service skills and ab ility to interact with guests professionally.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures.