Houseman (Housekeeping)

Daxton Hotel; Birmingham (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K with company match

Free shift meal

Job summary

Daxton Hotel in Birmingham, Michigan is looking for a dedicated Housekeeping support team member to maintain and enhance the cleanliness of the hotel. The ideal candidate will assist housekeepers and ensure all areas are tidy and sanitary.

This role demands a passion for service, flexibility in availability, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Employees enjoy benefits like paid time off and a 401K plan. Join a team that values diversity and inclusiveness.

Qualifications

• Previous work experience within Housekeeping preferred.
• Flexible schedule is required.
• Passion for cleanliness and service.
• Conversational proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and clean hotel spaces.
• Assist housekeepers during shifts.
• Adhere to safety protocols during cleaning.
• Participate in daily and monthly meetings.

Skills

Cleaning techniques

Interpersonal communication

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Job description

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Reports to Housekeeping Supervisor; position is non-exempt

WHO YOU ARE

You are someone who understands the smallest details can make the biggest impact. You know hospital corners aren’t just for hospitals, and the perfect crease on a bed sheet makes you smile. When you see a pair of loose shoes, you need to make sure they are perfectly aligned. You love feeling the warmth of freshly laundered linen. It doesn’t matter where you are, you can’t help yourself from refolding the bathroom towels.

Your past experiences have led you to understand that there is an art + science to the how and what a hospitality professional is responsible for. You delight in the smiles you share and the positive experiences that you create. You feel comfortable when things get busy, and you must make smart, in-the-moment decisions, as it is just natural for you to do so. Above all, it is your mission to spread joy to all you encounter when making their specialty drinks. You are energized through your interactions with people, and there is nothing that gives you more satisfaction thank making our customer smile.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Previous work experience within Housekeeping preferred
• A flexible schedule, as sometimes you may have to work evenings, weekends, or a holiday as events don’t only happen during the week
• A passion for the importance of cleanliness, initiative to learn and pride in those we serve
• Basic knowledge of cleaning techniques, safety procedures and requirements
• Conversational proficiency of the English language to receive and execute verbal and written communication and direction
• Adaptable interpersonal communication skills to address employees at all levels of the hotel
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment for extended periods of time to meet high volume business
• Ability to lift, balance and carry up to 50 lbs. to transport carts, cleaning supplies, linen, equipment, etc.
• Ability to lift, balance and carry (with assistance) up to 100 lbs. to transport mattresses, inventory, equipment, etc.
• Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods to clean and organize the guest rooms, spaces, storage, equipment, etc.

WHAT YOU WILL GET

Work with an amazing team who is passionate about hospitality, celebrating diversity and embracing individuality!

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• Paid time off
• 401K with company match up to 2% after 90 days of hire
• Free shift-meal prepared by our in-house culinary experts

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Maintain and clean a hotel behind the scenes by helping the housekeepers
• Clean hallways, floors, and doorways; and taking out the trash
• Assist with needs of the housekeepers during shifts to remove linen and other required tasks
• Adhere to the prescribed departmental sequence of service and practice proper safety protocols while cleaning guest rooms, stocking linen and terry, and completing assigned checklists.
• Collaborate with housekeeping leadership, demonstrating a united front as a team committed to providing the best possible guest experience.
• Take pride in your work, strictly adhering to health, safety, and sanitary guidelines.
• Work in an organized fashion following the sequence of service with the utmost respect for your equipment and workspace.
• Demonstrate a professional sense of urgency while in the guest rooms and public space to provide an thoughtful guest experience by keeping spaces clean and well organized.
• Foster open lines of communication within the department by actively participating in daily line ups and monthly housekeeping all staff meetings, maintaining a transparent dialogue among the team to voice ideas and concerns, while course-correcting any missed opportunities.
• Actively participate in feedback sessions with Housekeeping Leadership to further develop your skill set and improve upon housekeeping standards and practices.
• Maintain regular communication with the housekeeping leadership team to ensure alignment on priorities, understanding that flexibility with your responsibilities is paramount to support a successful operation
• Observe conditions of furniture, walls, trim work and carpeting and report anything substandard to the housekeeping leadership and/or engineering department to make corrections and improvements as needed
• Daxton Hotel does not discriminate based on disability, veteran status or on any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws. The hotel and company are a smoke-free, drug-free facility, and equal opportunity employer.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Daxton Hotel celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment, and sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate and believe every individual should be proud of who they are, where they come from and take pride in who we serve.