Guest Room Attendant

POSITION SUMMARY

As a key member of the hotels team the Guest Room Attendant is responsible for cleaning and maintaining high standards in guest bedrooms on a day-to-day basis. This role has a deep understanding and a passion for a five star approach to service delivery, hotel cleanliness and guest satisfaction. As a Guest Room Attendant it is the employee’s responsibility to ensure we always give our guests unique and fabulous options to make the most of their time and their trip to make their stay a unique original experience.

CRITICAL TASKS

Safety and Security

• Report work related accidents, or other injuries immediately upon occurrence to manager/supervisor.
• Follow company and department safety and security policies and procedures to ensure a clean, safe, and secure environment.
• Follow Hazardous Material Management Program procedures for handling and disposing of chemicals, pesticides, blood borne pathogens, etc., including using Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Use proper equipment, wear appropriate personal protective clothing (PPE), and employ correct lifting procedures, as necessary, to avoid injury.
• Identify and correct unsafe work procedures or conditions and/or report them to management and security/safety personnel.
• Complete appropriate safety training and certifications to perform work tasks.
• Follow property specific procedures for handling emergency situations (e.g., evacuations, medical emergencies, natural disasters).
• Follow policies and procedures for the safe operation and storage of tools, equipment, and machines.
• Maintain awareness of undesirable persons on property premises.

Policies and Procedures

• Protect the privacy and security of guests and coworkers.
• Follow company and department policies and procedures.
• Ensure uniform, nametags, and personal appearance are clean, hygienic, professional and in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Protect company tools, equipment, machines, or other assets in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary materials and information.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Guest Relations

• Address guests' service needs in a professional, positive, and timely manner.
• Welcome and acknowledge each and every guest with a smile, eye contact, and a friendly verbal greeting, using the guest's name when possible.
• Anticipate guests' service needs, including asking questions of guests to better understand their needs and watching/listening to guest preferences and acting on them whenever possible.
• Thank guests with genuine appreciation and provide a fond farewell.
• Assist other employees to ensure proper coverage and prompt guest service.
• Actively listen and respond positively to guest questions, concerns, and requests using brand or property specific process to resolve issues, delight, and build trust.

Communication

• Speak to guests and co-workers using clear, appropriate and professional language.
• Discuss work topics, activities, or problems with coworkers, supervisors, or managers discreetly and quietly, avoiding public areas of the property.

Working with Others

• Support all co-workers and treat them with dignity and respect.

Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement

• Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards.

Physical Tasks

• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance.
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift.

Housekeeping Protocol

• Contact Engineering or Housekeeping office directly for urgent repairs.
• Identify and report preventative or other maintenance issues in public areas or guest rooms.
• Select appropriate cleaning chemicals and necessary personal protective equipment for various surfaces and cleaning jobs, following OSHA regulations and corporate standards.
• Respond promptly to requests from guests, Front Desk, or At Your Service requests.
• Transport cart to assigned area and position securely, following procedures for cart positioning.
• Return cart to designated area at the end of shift.
• Fill cart with supplies (e.g., chemicals, rags, linens, amenities) as needed.
• Report room status (e.g., Do Not Disturb notice on room, discrepant rooms) to Main Linen Room, Housekeeping manager/supervisor, or Front Desk.

Guest Rooms and Suites

• Enter guest rooms following procedures for gaining access, such as knocking three times, saying “Housekeeping,” and ensuring vacancy before entering.
• Report missing hotel/resort property and damages to room to manager/supervisor.
• Limit access to guest rooms while cleaning by following departmental procedures.
• Replace guest amenities and supplies in rooms, such as toiletries, glasses, mugs, linens, towels, tissues, coffee, printed materials, and laundry bags according to standards.
• Replace dirty linens (e.g., sheets, pillow cases) and terry (e.g., towels, bathrobes) with clean items, following correct bed making and folding standards.
• Clean bathrooms, including bathtub/hot tub/shower, toilet, floor, sink, and mirror.
• Remove trash, dirty linen, and room service items from room and balcony/patio.
• Check that all appliances are present in the room and in working order (e.g., hair dryer, television and remote, DVD player, microwave).
• Straighten desk items, furniture, and appliances and restore to original positions.
• Dust, polish, and remove marks from walls and furnishings (e.g., appliances, furniture, ice bucket, honor bar, baseboards, ledges, entrance door).
• Vacuum carpets in guest rooms as well as in the hallway immediately outside the room.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

Interpersonal Skills

• Customer Service Orientation
• Team Work
• Diversity Relations

Personal Attributes

• Safety Orientation
• Presentation
• Dependability
• Integrity
• Positive Demeanor

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

Education: No high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

Related Work Experience: No related work experience required.

Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience required.