House Man / Shuttle Driver

Lexima•Monroe, LA

About The Position

The Public Space Houseperson is responsible for maintaining high standards in all assigned lobby areas, public restrooms, special cleaning assignments and performing Room Attendant duties as necessary as well as driving the hotel shuttle within a fixed mile radius when and as needed. Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner. Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests. Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines. Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner. Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings. Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel. Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag. Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations. Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions. Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary. Must be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives. Must be able to cross-train in other hotel related areas. Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information. Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs. Perform other duties as requested by management. Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times Employees must at all times be attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees. Use proper two-way radio etiquette when communicating with other employees. · Practice safe work habits to ensure safety to guests, fellow employees and self. · Handle items for "Lost and Found" according to the hotel standards. · At the end of the shift, turn in all keys and assignment sheets to the Housekeeping Office. · Report maintenance issues to Housekeeping Supervisor/Manager. · Be familiar with correct guestroom cleaning procedures to assist if needed. · Deliver any clean linen to assigned sections, if necessary. · Pick up Room Attendant's dirty linen or trash as needed. · Before leaving, collect all trash from the service landings and take to/dispose in outside trash dumpsters, per hotel procedures. · Vacuum guest corridors. · Keep hallways, public areas and closets neat and organized. · Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in public restrooms. · Adhere to the schedule for project cleaning of public areas. · Maintain the stairwells to hotel standards. · Keep ash urns clean and filled with sand. · Ensure overall guest satisfaction. Lexima is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status View all jobs at this company

Responsibilities

Maintaining high standards in all assigned lobby areas
Maintaining high standards in public restrooms
Performing special cleaning assignments
Performing Room Attendant duties as necessary
Driving the hotel shuttle within a fixed mile radius when and as needed
Effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner
Effectively listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests
Multitasking and prioritizing departmental functions to meet deadlines
Approaching all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner
Attending all hotel required meetings and trainings
Maintaining regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel
Maintaining high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag
Complying with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations
Maximizing efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions
Effectively handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary
Understanding and applying complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives
Cross-training in other hotel related areas
Maintaining confidentiality of information
Showing initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs
Performing other duties as requested by management
Maintaining a warm and friendly demeanor at all times
Being attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees
Using proper two-way radio etiquette when communicating with other employees
Practicing safe work habits to ensure safety to guests, fellow employees and self
Handling items for "Lost and Found" according to the hotel standards
Turning in all keys and assignment sheets to the Housekeeping Office at the end of the shift
Reporting maintenance issues to Housekeeping Supervisor/Manager
Being familiar with correct guestroom cleaning procedures to assist if needed
Delivering any clean linen to assigned sections, if necessary
Picking up Room Attendant's dirty linen or trash as needed
Collecting all trash from the service landings and take to/dispose in outside trash dumpsters, per hotel procedures before leaving
Vacuuming guest corridors
Keeping hallways, public areas and closets neat and organized
Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in public restrooms
Adhering to the schedule for project cleaning of public areas
Maintaining the stairwells to hotel standards
Keeping ash urns clean and filled with sand
Ensuring overall guest satisfaction