Room Attendant

Highgate; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Highgate, a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company, is seeking a dedicated Room Attendant for La Quinta Chicago Downtown. You will maintain cleanliness and guest satisfaction in hotel rooms, contributing to an exceptional hospitality experience. Join a trusted partner for top hotel brands and play an integral role in our commitment to quality service.

Qualifications

• Experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
• Ability to exert physical effort, up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Effective communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly clean guestrooms according to standards.
• Restock housekeeping cleaning cart for next day.
• Report missing items and maintenance repairs immediately.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in major U.S. gateway cities including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco, and Honolulu, with a growing Caribbean and Latin America footprint. The hospitality-forward company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate has a proven record of developing its diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts with 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 consisting of some of the most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in New York, Chicago, Dallas, London, Miami, and Seattle. www.highgate.com.

Location

La Quinta Chicago Downtown

One South Franklin, Chicago, IL 60606

Overview

The Room Attendant is responsible for maintaining clean and attractive guestrooms while providing attentive, courteous, and efficient service to all guests.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly clean guestrooms according to standards.
• Complete all pre-cleaning duties, including but not limited to, guest supplies, cleaning supplies, and linen for housekeeping cart set-up.
• Remove all trash and dirty linen from guestrooms and hallways.
• Keep all hallways, public areas, and closets clean, neat, and vacuumed.
• Restock housekeeping cleaning cart for next day's use.
• Replenish chemical bottles.
• Report all missing items from room (e.g., irons/boards, hair dryers, etc.) to Housekeeping Supervisor/Manager.
• Report any maintenance repairs immediately to Housekeeping Supervisor/Manager.
• Handle items for “Lost and Found” according to the standards.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
• Must be able to exert 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 in writing, with all levels of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous, and service-oriented manner.

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