Room Attendant

The Wurzak Hotel Group; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wurzak Hotel Group is seeking a diligent Housekeeping Attendant to clean and inspect guest rooms, public areas and back of the house. You will respond to guest requests, maintain safety, and report emergencies and incidents according to brand standards.

Role requires attention to detail, ability to work in a fast-paced hotel environment, and adherence to policies. Training and a supportive team environment are offered.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• One or more years of related experience.
• Familiarity with hospitality industry practices preferred

Responsibilities

• Clean and inspect guest rooms, public areas and back of the house.
• Respond to guest requests and concerns to ensure satisfaction.
• Report emergencies, accidents, injuries, missing articles and safety hazards to management.
• Log incidents and complete shift reports as assigned.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures and maintain professional conduct.

Skills

Housekeeping principles

Attention to detail

Time management

Policy adherence

Working under pressure

Guest service mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1+ years related experience

Hospitality familiarity preferred

Job description

Position Summary

The Company operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting and ending times, and hours worked in a week.

Ensure quality service, guest satisfaction and safety. Clean guest rooms in safe and efficient compliance with policies and procedures and brand standards. Promptly report emergencies, accidents, injuries, missing articles, damage, engineering items and safety hazards to management. Reports any deviations from policies, procedures, brand standards and regulations to management.

Complies with all guest service basics such as uniforms, name tags and proper guest greeting. Knowledgeable on hotel facilities and services to assist guests as appropriate. Ensures all communication containing Company, hotel, brand and guest information is consistent with privacy policies, practices and regulations. Impresses guests with quality and timely service in a pleasant and friendly manner.

Essential Functions

• Clean and inspect guest rooms, public areas and back of the house.
• Ensure compliance with proper cleaning techniques, procedures, brand standards and regulations.
• Ensure proper use of cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Ensure maintenance problems are promptly reported to Engineering through proper channels.
• Respond to guest requests, concerns and problems to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Log items into the Lost and Found and respond to inquiries regarding lost items.
• On time and at work when scheduled and in proper uniform.
• Attend department meetings as scheduled.
• Consistent professional and positive attitude and actions when communicating with guests and associates.
• Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.
• Participate in task forces and committees as requested.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Practice safe work habits and comply with sanitary, safety, security and emergency procedures.
• Write shift reports including reports on any incidents of theft, accidents or injuries when assigned.
• Check with manager/supervisor before leaving work area for any reason.
• Report any incidents of guest dissatisfaction or other matters of significance to manager so that corrective measures may be taken.
• Any other tasks/duties as requested by management.

Qualifications

The Company may consider equivalent combination of acceptable education and experience providing the knowledge, skills and abilities cited below.

Education and Experience

• High school education or equivalent experience.
• One or more years of related experience.
• Familiarity with hospitality industry practices preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of housekeeping principles and practices along with proper use of cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Attention to details with good organizational and efficient time management skills.
• Ability to follow an appropriate course of action based on policies and procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, sometimes under pressure, while simultaneously handling competing and changing priorities.
• Ability to satisfy the legal requirements for employment within the jurisdiction.

Working Conditions & Physical Effort

Physical work is a primary part of job. Work is normally performed in an interior hotel environment. Physical requirements include extended periods of standing and/or walking, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 pounds. The job requires close vision with or without corrective lenses.

Notice

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