Seasonal Overnight Houseperson (October 2026 - May 2027)

Oetker Hotels•Palm Beach, FL

3d•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Vineta Hotel, a historic landmark in Palm Beach dating back to 1926, has been meticulously restored and is reopening as part of the Oetker Hotels portfolio. This Mediterranean Revival architectural gem is embarking on a bold new chapter, combining stylish décor with contemporary comfort and world-class service. We are seeking a Night Houseperson-Public Area Attendant with exceptional people skills to ensure an immaculate guest experience during the night shift. This role involves cleaning, servicing, and maintaining all guest accommodations, back-of-house areas, and public spaces to meet the hotel's elevated expectations and Leading Quality Assurance standards.

Requirements

Minimum 1 year of work experience in a similar capacity with an understanding of luxury hotel standards of service.
High school graduate or equivalent vocational training.
Must possess a valid, unrestricted, and insurable Florida Driver’s License in good standing.
Able to comprehend, read, write, and speak basic English, including workplace policies, job instructions, and departmental and safety information.
Ability to clearly communicate with guests and hoteliers.
Ability to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.
Ability to frequently walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, climb, crawl, and handle objects and equipment; push, pull, grasp, lift, or carry items weighing up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

Clean and stock all assigned public areas of the hotel, including corridors, elevators, landings, stairwells, balconies, patios, public bathrooms, restaurants, pool area, offices, and service areas on guest room floors.
Remove trash, wipe down shelves/counters, sweep and mop floors, and transport non-floor closet items to proper storage areas.
Provide timely linen supplies, stock floor closets, and deliver/retrieve items requested by guests and room attendants.
Safely and efficiently transport guest luggage to and from rooms, ensuring items are managed with care.
Ensure equipment is maintained and checked for proper functioning in collaboration with the Engineering department.
Respect guest privacy before entering rooms for cleaning, maintenance, or linen delivery.
Deliver in-room-dining orders to guest rooms promptly and with high presentation standards.
Transport room service trays and items from guest rooms/hallways to the appropriate location.
Maintain good relations and communicate effectively with all hotel departments to foster teamwork.
Coordinate with Front Office, Maintenance, and Food and Beverage departments for room implementation and cleaning schedules for special events and high-traffic areas.
Adhere to health and safety regulations, including proper handling and storage of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
Wear appropriate clothing, uniform, and PPE for cleaning tasks.
Inspect furniture for dust, debris, foreign particles, tears, rips, and stains; clean, remove, or report damages to a supervisor.
Inspect, dust, and clean picture frames, mirrors, fire extinguisher boxes, exit signs, air vents, windows, baseboards, corners, ledges, phones, drapes, doors, planters, plants, lamps, light fixtures, and light switches. Polish brass surfaces.
Ensure security of guest room access and hotel property; turn over lost and found items to the supervisor.
Install cleaned or new drapes, make up cribs and rollaway beds, and transport them to designated rooms. Turn mattresses and box springs according to the rotation schedule.
Maintain storage closet inventory of cleaning supplies, linens, and equipment; complete requisitions for low inventory supplies.
Drive company vehicle to and from storage and laundry facilities to gather and deliver linen and supplies.
Review and prioritize assignment checklists, ensuring completion of all assigned duties before leaving.
Maintain personal appearance and hygiene standards that reflect a professional image.