Housekeeping Houseperson

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique hospitality company in Miami Beach is seeking a Housekeeper to ensure the cleanliness of the hotel and deliver exceptional service to guests. The ideal candidate should possess customer service experience and a passion for helping people, ensuring all public areas are well-maintained while responding to guest needs. Flexibility in scheduling is essential, and previous housekeeping experience is desirable. Join a team that values diversity and meaningful connections in hospitality.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in customer service or similar position.
• Previous housekeeping experience is a plus.
• Passion for customer service and good verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness of lobby, hallways, and public areas.
• Clean and set-up meeting room functions.
• Respond to guest requests in a friendly manner.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Basic writing skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Overview

Why We're Here. We believe heartfelt, human connections make people's lives better. Especially the people who work here.

Our founder, Bill Kimpton rebelled against impersonal, generic hospitality that makes people feel disconnected. He initiated a new boutique hotel standard and environment where people could connect, from the heart. That was the goal then, and it is still our purpose today.

Your work here has meaning. You're here to improve the lives of coworkers, guests, owners, communities, and together we make that happen. It's what drives all that we do. Every day you can improve lives in your own, unique way and you can expect the same in return. It all starts with you.

What You’ll Do

Maintain cleanliness and appearance of the hotel, all the while providing amazing service to our guests along the way. Act as an advocate for the hotel, be a creator of ridiculously personal experiences, and develop relationships with guests that will compel them to return.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the lobby, hallways, public areas, including the sidewalk, brass awning poles, signage, entrance, and alley are kept clean.
• Clean and set-up meeting room functions according to the function sheets.
• Deep cleaning of areas including the shampooing of rooms and public spaces as assigned.
• Set up and maintain complimentary hotel lobby functions including the morning coffee service and nightly concierge events.
• Deliver housekeeping items (hair dryers, ironing boards, irons, etc.) to guest rooms upon request from the front desk.
• Get assignments, keys, pager, and special guest requests from your supervisor at the beginning of your shift.
• Check and replenish your supplies and cleaning tools.
• Quickly respond to guest requests in a friendly manner.
• Return lost items with proper documentation to the Housekeeping Department.
• We all wear multiple hats here at Kimpton. You may need to take on responsibilities outside of this job post at times, as we all do.

What You Bring

• High School Diploma is preferred.
• 1 year of experience in customer service or similar position.
• Previous housekeeping experience is a plus.
• Passion for customer service and good verbal communication skills, basic writing skills.
• Flexible schedule, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed.

Differences make a difference. We are committed to creating a culture that reflects the diversity of our hotel and restaurant guests. With that goal in mind, we encourage each of our employees to understand, accept, and celebrate differences among people. That includes different personalities, lifestyles, work styles, education, and experience. We also welcome and embrace people of all races, ethnicities, ages, religions, physical abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities and genders. For our complete EEO policy click here.

Be Yourself. Lead Yourself. Make it Count.