Housekeeping - House Person

Sage Hospitality; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental & vision insurance

Employee discounts

Life insurance

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Sage Hospitality Group is seeking a dedicated housekeeping team member for Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington DC Capitol-Navy Yard. You will clean and maintain all corridors and public areas, ensuring guest satisfaction through safety-conscious and courteous service.

The role involves moving between floors, handling linen and supplies, assisting other housekeeping colleagues, and responding to guest requests with a hospitable attitude in DC's Navy Yard area.

Qualifications

• Self-starting personality with an even disposition.
• Ability to meet standards of appearance.
• Ability to communicate with guests, housekeepers/main linen room attendant, supervisor.
• Ability to assess required reaction to meet standards.

Responsibilities

• Walk all assigned floors at beginning and end of shift; remove newspapers and service trays, empty trash receptacles.
• Remove trash and/or linens and note any areas that need immediate cleaning.
• Clean all public areas in the prescribed manner while following safety and security procedures and regulations.
• Remove soiled linen, terry and trash from the service areas and take to the appropriate locations.
• Aid section housekeepers as needed (i.e. bed boards, roll-ways, etc.).
• Stock linen and supply closets to ensure par inventories.
• Report any missing/found articles, damage or merchandise problems to the Senior Housekeeper or supervisor.
• Respond to guest requests and questions and report guest issues and complaints in a hospitable manner to ensure guest satisfaction.

Skills

Self-starting

Appearance standards

Guest communication

Discretion & judgment

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Why us?

Sage Hospitality is set to hire an accomplished team member at Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington DC Capitol-Navy Yard. We are seeking a teammate to contribute to the property by being influential, driven, and ultimately committed to the continued growth and success of the hotel and community!

Nestled in the heart of DC’s fastest emerging neighborhood along the Anacostia River, Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington DC Capitol Navy Yard is the premier choice for your getaway. Our all-suite Washington Navy Yard hotel is just footsteps away from the Washington National’s ballpark and is proud to be an official partner and passionate supporter of the Nationals. With many new restaurants, stores, outdoor concerts, and a vibrant waterfront along the Anacostia River, guests will find it’s easy to ‘Be At Home’ during their stay. Featuring a modern glass façade and contemporary décor, our hotel celebrates the energy of the Navy Yard neighborhood with floor-to-ceiling windows and Washington Nationals memorabilia along with all the other amenities of the Homewood Suites. Unique to our property we have modern rooftop terrace equipped with gas grills, a pop-up bar, and panoramic views of Washington DC, including historic attractions such as the U.S. Capitol and the Washington Monument.

Feel at home at the Homewood Suites Washington DC Capitol- Navy Yard!

Job Overview

Clean and maintain all corridors and public areas in accordance with all housekeeping procedures and standards and safety and security rules and regulations to ensure guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Walk all assigned floors at beginning and end of shift; remove newspapers and service trays, empty trash receptacles
• Remove trash and/or linens and note any areas that need immediate cleaning.
• Clean all public areas in the prescribed manner while following safety and security procedures and regulations to include but not limited to: hallways, elevators, service areas, stairwells, etc.
• Remove soiled linen, terry and trash from the service areas and take to the appropriate locations in the prescribed manner.
• Aid section housekeepers as needed (i.e. bed boards, roll-ways, etc.).
• Stock linen and supply closets to ensure par inventories.
• Report any missing/found articles, damage or merchandise problems to the Senior Housekeeper or supervisor.
• Respond to guest requests and questions and report guest issues and complaints in a hospitable manner to ensure guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

No formal education required.

Experience

Some experience preferred

Knowledge/Skills

• Self-starting personality with an even disposition.
• Ability to meet standards of appearance.
• Ability to communicate with guests, housekeepers/main linen room attendant, supervisor.
• Ability to assess required reaction to meet standards.

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.

• Pushing vacuum entire length of hallway, carrying supplies from department to assigned floor, carrying dirty linen to laundry shoot, removing room service trays and carrying dirty dishes to service area.
• Bending/kneeling -dusting requires bending and kneeling to reach all areas. Room service trays are placed on floor for pick up. Bending would be required to retrieve dirty dishes.
• Mobility -movement to reach all areas of responsibility to include: shelves, windows, ledges, pipes, under and around furniture.
• Continuous standing -continuously standing and/or walking to accomplish all that is required for position.
• Climbing stairs -approximately 40 steps 15% of 40 hour week.

Benefits

Full Time Hourly Roles:

• Paid Time Off, sick time, and holidays
• Supplemental Pay, Tips
• Medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more
• Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $500 per referral.

Salary

USD $19.00 - USD $21.00 /Hr.