Housekeeping Rooms Inspector

HENLEY SPW LLC; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Hotel discount program

Job summary

Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa/Short Pump is seeking a Rooms Inspector in our Housekeeping team. The role focuses on supervising Room Attendants and ensuring each room and public area meets cleanliness and quality standards.

We value a candidate with at least one year of housekeeping experience, strong guest service, and the ability to work clearly under pressure. This full-time position offers day shifts, weekend/holiday coverage, and a competitive benefits package as part of Shamin Hotels.

Qualifications

• One year experience as housekeeper or cleaner required; supervisory experience desired.
• Strong guest service and clear communication.
• Ability to work under stress and handle guest complaints.
• Good time management and attention to detail.
• Physically able to move heavy objects and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to work day shifts, weekends and some holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Room Attendants and Housepersons to meet cleanliness standards.
• Coordinate with Front Desk and supervisors to support daily operations.
• Inspect rooms, assign and verify status, and report discrepancies.
• Monitor linen rooms and inventories; coordinate with Engineering for maintenance.
• Assist with room attendant, houseperson or laundry duties as needed.
• Greet guests warmly and address issues to ensure a positive stay.

Skills

Guest service skills

Clear communication

Time management

Discretion

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Richmond, VA 23233Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $17.00 - $18.00 HourlyJob Shift: DayJob Category: Hospitality - Hotel

TheHilton Richmond Hotel & Spa/Short Pumpis seeking qualified candidates for the position of Rooms Inspector in our Housekeeping department. This is a great opportunity for hard working, detail-oriented candidates seeking a future in hospitality management with a growing industry leader.

The Hilton Short Pump is a flagship property of Shamin Hotels, Central Virginia's largest hotel management company. We own and operate more than 78 full- and select-service hotels under the Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, InterContinental and Choice flags.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental, life insurance, short- and long-term disability and a 401k plan. We also offer paid time off, a world class hotel discount program and a fun, friendly place to work. We work hard but have fun doing it and are proud of our commitment to excellence and outstanding guest service.

Job Duties

• Lead, train and supervise Room Attendants and Housepersons in a designated area to ensure all rooms and public areas meet established cleanliness and quality standards.
• Work with Executive Housekeeper, Housekeeping Supervisor and others to support the daily operation of the department, including opening/closing of the office, leading morning stand up meetings and communicating with the Front Desk.
• Assess room inventory, assign rooms for cleaning and inspect rooms.
• Verify and report status and/or discrepancies of rooms.
• Monitor linen rooms, carts and designated inventories.
• Coordinate with Engineering Department to ensure efficient maintenance and repair of items related to guest rooms and public areas.
• Perform Room Attendant, Houseperson or laundry duties as needed.
• Greet guests in a friendly and warm manner, answer their questions and address any issues with the team to ensure the guest’s stay is a positively memorable experience.

Shamin Hotels is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We maintain a drug free work environment and require all applicants to agree to a pre-employment background check.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will take pride in the great work done by themselves and their team, be service oriented and have an eye for detail.

• One year experience as a housekeeper or cleaner is required and room inspection or supervisory experience is highly desired.
• Must have strong guest service skills and be able to communicate clearly.
• Must be able to work well in stressful, high-pressure situations including the ability to handle guest complaints.
• Time management skills and strong attention to details are critical.
• Must be discreet and able to maintain confidentiality.
• Physically able to move and/or operate large objects, such as housekeeping carts, suite furniture, large bags of linen, vacuum cleans and boxes of inventory.
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time and to lift up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds on occasion with help.
• Must be able to work day-shifts, including weekends and some holidays.