Inspector / Inspectress

Highgate Hotels, LP; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-Time

Job summary

Highgate Hotels, LP is seeking a Housekeeping Inspector/Inspectress in Dayton, OH to oversee cleaning of guestrooms by the housekeeping staff and ensure rooms meet standards of cleanliness for guest readiness. You will supervise staff, monitor productivity, and maintain records daily.

The role requires a high school diploma, supervisory experience preferred, and strong communication. It is a part-time, hourly position with duties across front-line housekeeping operations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• College course work in related field helpful.
• Previous supervisory responsibility preferred.
• Ability to stand during entire shift.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with guests and employees.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
• Maintain regular attendance and grooming standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspect rooms assigned to Room Attendants daily to ensure standards and productivity.
• Notify Room Attendants of deficiencies and re-inspect after correction.
• Maintain records of daily assignments and submit to Housekeeping Office daily.
• Maintain key control.
• Supervise Laundry employees, when applicable.
• Communicate with Guest Services regarding room discrepancies.
• Oversee daily assignment of duties for Room Attendants and House Attendants.
• Monitor cleanliness and orderliness of carts, linen closets and supply areas.
• Report progress of out-of-order rooms to Guest Services Manager.
• Initiate work orders for repairs and maintenance; follow through to completion.
• Oversee training of Room Attendants.
• Ensure regular maintenance/cleaning projects biannually.
• Assist Housekeeping Management in preparation of Standard of the Week.
• Monitor VIPs and guest requests.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Effective communication

Multitasking

Guest service orientation

Stand for duration of shift

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Related coursework helpful

Job description

Inspector / Inspectress

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America.

With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value.

With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. www.highgate.com

Location

Courtyard Dayton

7087 Miller Lane

Dayton, OH 45414

US-OH-Dayton

Overview

The Housekeeping Inspector/Inspectress is responsible for overseeing the cleaning of guestrooms by the Housekeeping staff. He/she is also responsible for ensuring that rooms are maintained to set standards of cleanliness and are ready in a timely manner for guest accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure employees are at all times be attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees.
• Inspect all rooms assigned to Room Attendants on a daily basis to ensure that standards and productivity levels are being met and maintained.
• Notify Room Attendant(s) of any deficiencies found in the room and note on the attendant's board. Ensure the Room Attendant returns to the room to correct the deficiency, when applicable. Re-inspect the corrected room.
• Ensure records of daily assignments are completed, signed off and turned into the Housekeeping Office daily.
• Maintain key control.
• Supervise Laundry employees, when applicable.
• Communicate with Guest Services regarding information about discrepant rooms.Physically check the room to determine status.
• Handle items for "Lost and Found" according to the standards.
• Carry an active pager/radio to maintain contact with the Front Office and/or Engineering.
• Oversee the daily assignment of duties, ensuring each Room Attendant and House Attendant carries a work assignment.
• Monitor cleanliness and orderliness of Room Attendants' carts, linen closets, control closets, stairways and landings.
• Report on progress of all out-of-order rooms under the Housekeeping Department's supervision to the Guest Services Manager according to hotel standards.
• Initiate work orders for repairs and maintenance; follow through on each work order until completed.
• Oversee training of Room Attendants.
• Ensure completion of regular maintenance and cleaning projects on a biannual basis.
• Assist Housekeeping Management in preparation of Standard of the Week.
• Monitor all V.I.P.'s, special guests and requests.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• College course work in related field helpful.
• Previous supervisory responsibility preferred.
• Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to stand during entire shift.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
• Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
• Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
• Must be able to cross-train in other hotel related areas.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.
• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times

Benefits

• Part-Time

Compensation Type

Hourly

Part Time

Posting Date

10/06/2026