Public Area Attendant

Sonesta Hotels International Corporation in; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel is seeking a Public Area Attendant responsible for maintaining cleanliness in public areas, ensuring guest satisfaction, and adhering to safety protocols. This role requires physical stamina and effective communication skills, with a focus on delivering superior service.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

Paid Vacation and Sick Days

Sonesta Hotel Discounts

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a housekeeping role preferred.
• Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of public areas and back-of-house.
• Interact courteously with guests and staff.
• Follow safety and emergency procedures.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Commercial Cleaning Chemicals

Industrial Maintenance Equipment

Job description

Sonesta Hotels International Corporation

The Public Area Attendant is responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of the public areas of the hotel, both interior and exterior, according to established hotel procedures. Position includes all facets of Housekeeping cleaning and outside yard maintenance while delivering superior guest service.

Job Description

Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Maintain a quiet, professional atmosphere in all public areas
• Follow procedures for reporting to work, taking meal breaks, and end of shift
• Follow bending/lifting techniques
• Follow procedures for picking up trash, emptying ash urns in the interior and exterior of the hotel
• Follow procedures for lifting, emptying, and proper disposal of trash in the interior and exterior of the hotel
• Cleaning of restrooms and telephones, interior and exterior of the hotel, and maintaining adequate stock of supplies
• Attend to the health club and health club locker room areas
• Cleaning of all levels of the public areas and all equipment
• Maintain the cleanliness of back-of-house areas
• Work with and keep lines of communication open between all employees to provide a smooth-running operation
• Complete additional responsibilities as assigned
• Ability to adhere to Sonesta grooming standards.
• Ability to lift and move approximately 75 pounds
• Ability to push/pull carts weighing approximately 75-100 pounds
• Ability to bend, squat, kneel, climb (including stairs) and reach continually on a daily basis
• Ability to operate and control industrial maintenance equipment (for example floor buffers, carpet cleaners, vacuums, pressure washers, etc.)
• Ability to interact with guests and other employees in a courteous, empathetic, and discreet manner. Ability to direct or escort guests to various facilities and functions within the hotel.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring sustained repetitive motion (for example: cleaning windows, vacuuming, etc.)
• Ability to move freely within the hotel
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic
• Ability to work with chemicals (for example cleaners, disinfectants and solvents) and prolonged exposures to water
• Ability to understand and execute all safety and emergency procedures (for example fire, crowd control, inclement weather, bomb threats, etc.)
• Ability to stand, walk and roam the public areas on a continual basis
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS :

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous background in a similar housekeeping role in the hospitality industry preferred.
• Ability to speak, read, and write fluent English; other languages beneficial.
• Reading and writing abilities are required in order to document tasks completed, to order supplies, to receive instructions for the day and/or to read equipment manuals including safety information.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math, budgeting, profit/loss concepts, percentages, and variances.
• Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities.
• Frequently standing up, bending, climbing, kneeling, and moving about the facility.
• Will be required to regularly use commercial cleaning chemicals
• Carrying, lifting or pulling items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Will be required to work mornings, evening, weekends, and holidays.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

$26.00 - $27.00 Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors including but not limited to job related knowledge, skills and job specific experience/overall experience

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts
• Educational Assistance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Various Employee Perks and Discounts
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness Insurance

Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.