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
