Lobby Attendant

Westin Governor Morristown•Morristown, NJ

12d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Highgate Hotels is seeking a Lobby Attendant to join their team. This role involves maintaining the cleanliness and organization of public areas within the hotel, ensuring guest satisfaction, and assisting with various operational tasks. The position requires a flexible schedule, the ability to perform medium physical work, and excellent communication and service skills.

Requirements

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, 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.
Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Ability to stand during entire shift.

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
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.

Benefits

Medical insurance
dental insurance
vision insurance
life insurance
short-term and long-term disability insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contributions
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave (provided in accordance with applicable law)
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Educational opportunities / Tuition reimbursement
Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law