FT House Attendant

The Balfour Manor Limited • Miami, FL

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About The Position

Under the general guidance of the Housekeeping Manager, assist in ensuring smooth and efficient running of the guest floors in accordance with the standards required and responsible for the care and good appearance of all the guest rooms and associated areas. Ensure that guests of the hotel receive a high quality and personalized service.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• One to two years in a public contact position, preferably in an upscale or lifestyle brand hotel
• Possess a gracious, friendly, and fun demeanor
• Ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment and have a high level attention to detail
• Maintain positive and productive working relationships with other employees and departments
• Ability to work independently and to partner with others to promote an environment of teamwork
• Must be able to stand or walk a minimum eight-hour shift
• Must be able observant and quick to respond to various situations while also multitasking and handling stressful situations
• Must be able to twist, tow (push or pull), reach, bend climb and carry objects as necessary
• Must have excellent communication skills and be able to read, write, speak and understand English
• Must be able to work inside and outside at all times of the year as needed, based upon business volumes

Responsibilities

• Ensure the cleanliness of the guest corridors at all times throughout the day, including the cleaning of glass, furniture, wall surfaces, windows (inside and out), high dusting, light fixtures, air ventilators, metals, sweeping and mopping floors and staircases, cleaning and shampooing carpets, cleaning walls, doors, frames, rails, changing of curtains, soft furnishings and projects as assigned by management
• Ensure correct disposal of all rubbish from the floors
• Assist and follow up with guest inquiries, requirements, and complaints promptly in an efficient, gracious manner
• Clean and service bedrooms, bathrooms and associated areas to the standard of cleanliness required by the hotel as needed
• Move and lift beds, cots, bed boards, furniture and fittings, etc., as required and instructed by the supervisor
• Stripping rooms and restocking floor pantries as needed
• Follow key signing procedures and take responsibility for assigned keys
• Hand in all lost property immediately and follow hotel lost and found procedure
• Coordinate and assist with stock as required
• Undertake any reasonable request and/or special projects as requested by management
• Ensure that all equipment is maintained in a serviceable condition and report faults immediately
• Create and maintain a personal respectful rapport with all guests, deal with their requirements and inquiries
• Handle guest complaints promptly and with thorough follow up, referring to others when necessary
• Report any damage to bedding, curtains, blinds and soft furnishings to the Floor Supervisor
• Comply with Health and Safety hazards and report these at once
• Assist fellow employees to perform similar or related jobs as and when necessary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED