Turndown Attendant

Highgate Hotels • St Augustine, FL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Turndown Attendant is responsible for freshening guestrooms, responding to Housekeeping service requests and cleaning rooms as needed.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently and/or 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to stand during entire shift.
• 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 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Employees must at all times be attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to guests, managers and fellow employees.
• Review turndown list and stock caddie to ensure all supplies, linen and amenities are available to properly turndown guestrooms.
• Review list for any special requests.
• Turndown each assigned room according to The Newbury Boston
• Handle items for "Lost and Found" according to the standards.
• Keep all hallways, public areas and closets clean, neat, swept and vacuumed.
• Prepare housekeeping cleaning cart for next days use.
• Report any maintenance repairs immediately to Housekeeping Supervisor/Manager.
• Deliver guest laundry to rooms.
• Operate pagers and radios efficiently and professionally when communicating with hotel staff.
• Deliver guest requests in a timely manner.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees