
Housekeeping Houseperson
Required skills
- housekeeping
- cleaning
- guest rooms
- hallways
- furnishings
- flooring
- bed linens
- trash
- vacuuming
- dusting
Nice to have
- cleaner
- housekeeper
- little supervision
- high level of performance
- customer-oriented
- friendly
Role summary
The Houseperson is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of guest rooms, hallways, common areas, and staff closets. This role involves changing linens, emptying trash, dusting, vacuuming, and replenishing guest supplies. Additional duties may include snow removal, assisting guests with transportation and luggage, and ensuring the security of guest rooms. The position requires proven housekeeping experience, the ability to work independently, strong time management, and a customer-focused approach, adhering strictly to health and safety standards. The Ivy Hotel offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for growth.
The House person is responsible for cleaning and maintaining guest rooms, hallways, furnishings, flooring and work areas. Cleaning rooms includes duties such as changing bed linens and emptying trash as well as vacuuming carpets and dusting furniture. The House person replaces guest supplies, i.e. soap, shampoo, bathroom tissue, etc., and maintains all staff closets. Duties also include cleaning the common areas, stairwells, elevators, and landings. Secondary duties may include shoveling snow from walkways, assisting with guest transportation, assisting with guest luggage. All team members must ensure the confidentiality and security of all guest rooms.
The House person is responsible for executing any reasonable task requested by his/her manager or supervisor.
Responsibilities:
- Perform a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, and polishing
- Ensure spaces are cared for and inspected according to standards
- Protect equipment and make sure there are no inadequacies
- Notify superiors of any damages, deficits, and disturbances
- Deal with reasonable complaints/requests with professionalism and patience
- Check stocking levels of all consumables and replace when appropriate
- Adhere strictly to rules regarding health and safety and be aware of any company-related practices
- Proven experience as a Cleaner or Housekeeper
- Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance
- Customer-oriented and friendly
- Prioritization and time management skills
- Working quickly without compromising quality
- Knowledge of the English language
Benefits:
Medical and dental insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Basic and optional life insurance
Retirement savings plan
Paid vacation and holidays
Staff meals
Hospitality and retail perks
Supportive staff culture and opportunities for professional growth
The Ivy Hotel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
The Ivy Hotel is a Michelin Key hotel, having been awarded 2 Michelin Keys for the 2nd consecutive year. We pride ourselves on our execution and delivery of the absolute best in service, cuisine and ambiance. We are proud of creating a culture that includes everyone as family, expects everyone to work diligently to help achieve our goals, and offers opportunity to grow and learn and build a career.
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