Housekeeping Inspector

The Sanderling; Kitty Hawk (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sanderling in Kitty Hawk, NC seeks an Inspector to uphold cleanliness and safety across guest rooms, public areas, and amenities. You will audit rooms, report issues, and help ensure brand standards are met to deliver a premier guest experience.

Responsibilities include inspecting rooms for readiness, assisting with daily housekeeping planning, and supervising safe chemical handling. Occasional room cleaning may be required during off-peak periods.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of hotel housekeeping or inspection experience.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize, delegate, and respond promptly under pressure.
• Able to multi-task and maintain hospitality standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspect guest rooms following the highest quality standards.
• Verify rooms and residences are prepared for guest arrival.
• Report maintenance needs accordingly.
• Monitor and assist with daily housekeeping boards/assignments.
• Assist with linen and supply inventory.
• Ensure safe handling of cleaning chemicals.
• Occasionally clean rooms as needed.

Skills

Hotel housekeeping

Inspection

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Alice (PMS)

Job description

Department: Housekeeping

Direct Report: Director of Housekeeping

Purpose: The Inspector ensures standards are met by auditing guest rooms, public areas, and amenities for cleanliness and safety.

Overview

The Inspector verifies that rooms are properly prepared for arrivals, reports maintenance issues, monitors staff performance, and ensures compliance with brand standards to maintain a positive guest experience.

Job Summary

• Inspect guest rooms following highest quality standards.
• Verify that rooms and residences are staged and prepared for guest arrival.
• Report maintenance needs accordingly.
• Monitor and help with the creation of daily housekeeping boards/assignments.
• Assist with performing inventory of linen and supplies.
• Ensure employees are using/handling cleaning chemicals safely.
• On occasion and during off season will be required to clean rooms.

Essential Functions Of The Job

• Ability to remain standing for up to 10 hours.
• Ability to move up and down stairs.
• Ability to move quickly based on guest needs.
• Ability to regularly move and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to move, traverse, position self to reach corners on floors and high places.
• Ability to observe conditions and detect odors.
• Ability to notice and inspect small details.
• Ability to position and navigate carts weighing up to 100 lbs in tight spaces.
• Ability to operate equipment including spray bottles, vacuums, mops, brooms, dust pans, scrub pads and dusters.
• Ability to communicate and exchange information effectively.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand basic English.
• Ability to complete a satisfactory background check.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business requires.

Technology And Equipment Used

• Alice (PMS)
• Phone
• Computer and Printer

Working Environment

• Work will primarily take place in a resort environment including guest rooms and residences.

Key Skills & Experience Required

• 1+ years of hotel housekeeping or inspection experience.
• Demonstrates strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Must know how to prioritize, delegate, and respond in a timely fashion. Able to work under pressure, multi-task, and stay focused while maintaining hospitality.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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