Housekeeping-New Store Opening

Specialty Restaurants; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick time

Referral program

Free meals

EAP

Paid vacation

PRIDE program

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Sweetwaters in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Housekeeper to maintain a clean, sanitary, and welcoming environment across dining areas, restrooms, and back-of-house spaces. You will support guest experience by routine cleaning, stocking supplies, and keeping facilities organized.

The role requires reliability, attention to detail, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, with pay $16–$18 per hour. Join a seafood-forward waterfront restaurant focused on hospitality.

Qualifications

• Previous housekeeping or cleaning experience, preferably in hospitality or event setting.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible hours including evenings, weekends, holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough cleaning and sanitization of event spaces, restrooms, kitchens during and after events.
• Maintain high cleanliness standards for all surfaces, floors, furniture, and fixtures.
• Organize and tidy event spaces and storage areas as needed.
• Safely store and handle cleaning supplies per safety protocols.
• Respond to requests from event managers and clients professionally.
• Assist with trash removal and recycling during and after events.
• Monitor and replenish restroom and common area supplies.
• Report issues to Captain or Manager for timely resolution.
• Wear non-slip shoes on duty.
• Perform additional tasks to support event operations.

Skills

Housekeeping

Attention to detail

Fast-paced

Reliability

Flexible hours

Teamwork

Customer service

Job description

Sweetwaters a modern, seafood-forward, waterfront restaurant is opening in Fort Lauderdale, built around polished service, exceptional ingredients, and a high-level of hospitality.

We are assembling the founding team that will set the culture, the standards, and the guest experience from day one.

Be part of the excitement!

Job Summary

The Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary, and welcoming environment throughout the restaurant by ensuring all dining areas, restrooms, and back-of-house spaces meet the highest standards of cleanliness. This role supports the overall guest experience by performing routine cleaning, stocking supplies, and assisting with general upkeep to ensure a safe and organized facility.

Basic Job Duties

• Perform thorough cleaning, sanitization, and vacuuming of event spaces, restrooms, kitchens, during, and after events.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across all surfaces, floors, furniture, and fixtures to ensure a pristine environment for guests.
• Assist with organizing and tidying event spaces and storage areas as needed.
• Safely manage and store cleaning supplies and equipment, adhering to proper handling and safety protocols.
• Promptly respond to requests from event managers, captains, and clients, maintaining professionalism at all times.
• Support trash removal and recycling efforts during and after events, ensuring all areas remain clean and orderly.
• Monitor and replenish restroom and common area supplies to ensure guest comfort and satisfaction.
• Report any issues or shortages beyond your control to the Captain or Manager for timely resolution.
• Adhere to safety guidelines by wearing manufacturer-certified non-slip shoes at all times while on duty.
• Perform additional tasks as required to support event operations and overall cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Previous housekeeping or cleaning experience, preferably in a hospitality or event setting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Must be reliable, punctual, and able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays are mandatory.
• Ability to lift and move objects up to 30 pounds.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Knowledge of safety standards and proper cleaning techniques.

Top-notch Benefits

Not only do you get to share your passion and abilities with the company and our guests, but we offer a variety of opportunities and benefits to our team members as well:

• 24 hours paid Sick Time renewed yearly
• Management Referral Program with up to a $4,000 payout for qualifying management positions
• Employee Meals – Free meal for every eight-hour shift
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to assist with work life balance
• Paid vacation starting at 2 weeks per year
• Moral (PRIDE) Program- rewarding employees with a variety of prizes for those who exemplify the company's values.
• Numerous opportunities for growth and advancement

Pay

$16-$18/hr

Physical Demands

• Must be able to walk and stand for hours at a time. Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; and is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize that people are our finest asset. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion or belief, national origin, sex, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or sexual orientation or any other classification protected by law.

Specialty Restaurants Corporation maintains a drug free workplace. The Company will consider for employment qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal law.

Salary: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour