Housekeeping

DoubleTree by Hilton; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel South Bend is seeking part-time Guest Room Attendants in the Housekeeping Department. Located in downtown South Bend, the hotel features 291 guest rooms, Starbucks, on-site restaurant, indoor pool and fitness center.

You will be responsible for maintaining clean and attractive guestrooms while delivering attentive, courteous service to all guests. Flexible hours and a friendly, professional demeanor are valued.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks.
• Maintain regular attendance and professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly clean guestrooms according to standards.
• Remove all trash and dirty linen from guestrooms and hallways.
• Restock housekeeping cleaning cart for next day's use and replenish supplies.
• Report maintenance issues to Housekeeping Supervisor/Manager.
• Maintain a warm, friendly demeanor with guests and colleagues.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel South Bend is looking for Guest Room Attendants to work part time in our Housekeeping Department. The hotel is located in the heart of downtown South Bend, has 291 Guest Rooms, Starbucks, on site Restaurant, indoor pool, & fitness center. We are HILTON, We are Hospitality!

JOB SUMMARY

The Guest Room Attendant is responsible for maintaining clean and attractive guestrooms while providing attentive, courteous and efficient service to all guests.

Education & Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.

Physical requirements:

• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to stand during entire shift.

General Requirements:

• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance DoubleTree by Hilton Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
• Comply with DoubleTree by Hilton Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
• Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
• Must be able to cross-train in other hotel related areas.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.
• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.

DUTIES & FUNCTIONS

Fundamental Requirements:

• Employees must at all times be attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees.
• Thoroughly clean guestrooms according to standards.
• Complete all pre-cleaning duties, including but not limited to, guest supplies, cleaning supplies, and linen for housekeeping cart set-up.
• Remove all trash and dirty linen from guestrooms and hallways.
• Keep all hallways, public areas and closets clean, neat and vacuumed (if applicable).
• Restock housekeeping cleaning cart for next day's use.
• Replenish chemical bottles.
• Clean room with the door closed according to standards, unless requested to do otherwise by the guest.
• Report all missing items from room (i.e.., irons/boards, hair dryers, etc.) to Housekeeping Supervisor/Manager.
• Report any maintenance repairs immediately to Housekeeping Supervisor/Manager.
• Handle items for "Lost and Found" according to the standards.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.

The DoubleTree Hotel is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, religion, age, sex, veteran status or other classifications protected by law. We are a drug free workplace.