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IHG

Global hotel company

Gouvernant

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026
No salary listed
Junior
Geneva, Switzerland
In Person
Cleaning & Custodial ServicesJanitorial Services

About the job

Requirements
  • Have a hospitality education or training background.
  • Have at least one year of significant experience in an equivalent position at a comparable four- or five-star establishment with more than 250 rooms.
  • Speak French and English fluently.
  • Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, adaptability, rigor, and flexibility.
Responsibilities
  • Carry out service-opening tasks and prepare room assignments.
  • Plan, manage, supervise, and inspect the work of room attendants and porters.
  • Check the condition of guest rooms, suites, service areas, and public areas.
  • Inspect service pantries to ensure cleanliness, good condition, and adequate supplies.
  • Prepare inventories to maintain adequate stock of equipment and materials.
  • Respond to complaints and special requests to ensure guest satisfaction.
  • Conduct briefings, floor meetings, and evaluations.
  • Ensure all staff are properly trained and have the tools and equipment needed to perform their duties effectively.
  • Complete all service documentation and closing tasks.
  • Promote teamwork and service quality through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
  • Perform room-maintenance tasks as needed, including making beds and vacuuming.
  • Comply with the establishment's standards and ensure that staff comply with them.
Desired Qualifications
  • Fluency in another foreign language relevant to a target market, including German, Chinese, Italian, a Middle Eastern language, Dutch, Spanish, or Russian.
  • Experience with the OPERA system.

About the company

IHG is a global hospitality company operating and franchising a portfolio of hotel brands. The company supports hotel development, reservations, loyalty programs, revenue management, brand standards, technology, and guest services. It serves travelers, hotel owners, franchisees, corporate clients, loyalty members, and hospitality partners. Its operating model centers on a primarily franchised and managed hotel network connected through brands, distribution, commercial systems, and regional support. Teams work across hotel operations, development, revenue, technology, marketing, loyalty, finance, and owner support. Teams support coordinated daily delivery.

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