Housekeeping (Courtyard by Marriott Parkside Cary, NC)

WINWOOD HOSPITALITY GROUP•Cary, NC

54d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for helping to achieve ongoing guest satisfaction and team goals through the maintenance, upkeep, and cleanliness of rooms and public areas, following procedures for stay-over, new guest and deep cleaning projects, in accordance with Health Department, Courtyard by Marriott and Marriott Worldwide brand and hotel guidelines. Interact with and respond to any guest needs in a professional and gracious manner consistent with the Hotel Mission Statement. Be alert to the preferences of each guest in the assigned suites, so that the hotel can meet and exceed their expectations during their stay and earn their loyalty through superior hospitality and service. Respect the security of the guest and safety of all individuals at all times. Housemen and Room Attendants must understand that they are a part of a larger housekeeping department, and their work reflects not only the department but the entire hotel team, and Marriott Worldwide brands in general. Present a professional and properly uniformed appearance. Meet department guidelines for attendance and punctuality. Demonstrate personal integrity.

Requirements

High School diploma or general education degree (GED) is desired, but not essential.
Previous related experience – housekeeping, hospitality, cleaning service - strongly preferred.
Work well with other team members and departments.
Understand daily work assignments from the assignment sheet – suite numbers, tasks, stay-over, due-out, etc.
Effectively communicate with hotel guests and clients, utilizing courtesy, tact and diplomacy.
Safely move suite furnishings in order to complete tasks.
Safely move carts and supplies.
Follow directions accurately and efficiently.
Must be able to sustain focus and attentiveness for extended periods of time.
Must be able to plan several steps ahead, always being ready to move on to the next task within each room / suite or shift.
Non-slip shoes are required.

Responsibilities

Maintain safety and security at all times – security and privacy of guest suites, fire safety, laundry chutes, storage rooms and stair wells.
Consistently clean assigned rooms/suites to the standards of cleanliness for Marriott GSS and QA standards.
Attention to detail – rooms / suites must be attractive and neat as well as extremely clean; all guest supplies must be presented in the correct quantities and in the correct location and presentation.
Follow hotel procedures for daily operating supplies, linens, amenities.
Maintain shelf organization in the storerooms.
Replenish storeroom supplies.
Remove trash and dirty linens from rooms/suites.
Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors.
Report maintenance problems or complete work repair orders.
Spot clean walls, carpets, light fixtures, etc.
Sort, launder, fold, and store hotel linens in the laundry area.
Deep cleaning and special projects as assigned by Manager / Supervisor.
Assist in areas of the hotel outside of typical work areas as needed.
Handle cleansers, bleaches, and detergents safely, knowing MSDS organization.
Understand all Health Department standards of room/suite cleanliness – use of sanitizer, cleansers; handling of glassware; refrigerators & microwave ovens; linens.