Housekeeper Job Description

Job Summary:

The Bay View Inn Housekeeper will clean, restock, and maintain hotel rooms as assigned.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Receives a list of assigned rooms from the manager and prioritizes rooms requesting early cleaning.
• Check the inventory of the cleaning cart and add any necessary supplies.

• Knocks and announces self before entering the room; return at a later time if rooms are occupied.

• Removes soiled linens, towels, bedspreads, and blankets from each assigned room and provides fresh replacements.

• Neatly makes beds and stocks towels, washcloths, and hand towels according to policies.

• Cleans and disinfects bathroom and kitchenette or coffee-preparation areas according to hotel policies.

• Wipes surfaces in the room and cleans mirrors.

• Vacuums floors and removes trash.

• Check complimentary coffee, snacks, and toiletry supplies in the room, restocking according to the provided hotel checklist and policy.

• Ensures the room meets hotel standards with a final walkaround.

• Notifies supervisor of room availability and reports any suspicious activity.

• Ensures soiled linens are laundered, which may include bagging and loading hotel linens into carts for delivery to the launderer.

• Notifies the maintenance department of needed maintenance or repairs.

• Takes found items to designated lost and found area if a guest has checked out.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Detail-oriented and thorough.
• Ability to remain discreet and respect the privacy of guests.
• Ability to perform consistent work to the highest of standards.
• Ability to interact with guests in a pleasant, friendly way.

Education and Experience:

• Sufficient education and literacy are needed to identify and read product labels and to communicate with guests about job-related needs.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in basic English preferred.
• Experience is preferred, but will train the right person

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking and frequently pulling, pushing, and bending.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

• Must be able to work weekends and holidays

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Cleaning Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Hotel Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Job Details:

• Job type: Seasonal
• Wage Range: $16 to $18 per hour
• Benefits: Dining and Lodging Discounts; 401k with employer matching