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All Accor

Global hotel management, franchising, loyalty program

Houseman

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Entry
Cape Town, South Africa
In Person
Cleaning & Custodial ServicesJanitorial Services

About the job

Requirements
  • Fluency in English is essential.
  • Competency in verbal English is essential.
Responsibilities
  • Ensure high levels of guest service by applying Fairmont Core standards and standard operating policies.
  • Regularly empty soiled linen from the pantry and return it to the linen room.
  • Stock all pantries with clean linen according to par stock.
  • Assist the linen room with daily tasks as required.
  • Immediately report any lost-and-found articles found in rooms, corridors, service lift landings, public areas, or the basement.
  • Report malfunctioning equipment to the Floor Supervisor or Housekeeping Management.
  • Sign for assigned keys, pager, and work paper, and return them by the end of the shift.
  • Clean and store all equipment used during the day, including vacuums, in the storeroom.
  • Vacuum and dust assigned corridors and staircases.
  • Bring guest supplies to pantries according to the daily order list and replenish service areas.
  • Record guest requests received through Housekeeping Supervisors or Management and carry them out as requested.
  • Move furniture as needed.
  • Refill daily chemicals.
  • Clean walls, lights, and ceiling lights as required.
  • Polish brass and clean windows and window frames in arrival and long-stay guest rooms.
  • Assist with removing guestroom drapery for cleaning.
  • Conduct assigned deep-cleaning tasks, such as spot carpet cleaning and showerhead descaling.
  • Keep the Housekeeping Office, floor pantries, and storerooms clean and tidy.
  • Report anything that could be a health and safety hazard.
  • Assist with on-the-job training of new House Attendants as required.
  • Attend training courses provided by Housekeeping and Human Resources.
  • Comply with reasonable requests from the Supervisor and Hotel Management.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous experience in a hotel housekeeping department.
  • Previous customer service experience.
  • Previous experience in a five-star property.

About the company

Accor is a global hospitality group with brands spanning economy to luxury. It earns revenue from room bookings, food and beverage, and management fees from franchised properties, while providing hotel management and franchising services. The company grows through acquisitions and investments, such as Adoria for catering and Squarebreak for upscale villa rentals, combining global expertise with local know-how. Its goal is to expand its footprint while delivering consistent, responsible guest experiences and advancing sustainability across its operations, supported by its loyalty program A Club.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Issy-les-Moulineaux, France

Founded

1967

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What believers are saying

  • American Express expanded ALL Accor globally on July 22, 2026, widening acquisition channels.
  • Accor opened 109 hotels in H1 2026, and plans 350 openings during 2026.
  • H1 2026 recurring EBITDA rose 6.5% despite disruption, showing pricing and cost discipline.

What critics are saying

  • Reuters reported Grizzly Research trafficking allegations on March 19, 2026; trust damage persists.
  • Middle East conflict cut Q2 room revenue on July 30, 2026, hurting UAE demand.
  • Net debt hit €3.523 billion in H1 2026; Essendi impairment signals balance-sheet pressure.

What makes All Accor unique

  • ALL Accor reached 100 million members and drives twice-frequent stays.
  • Accor spans 45 brands across 110 countries, reducing reliance on any single market.
  • Its asset-light model pairs 268,000-room pipeline with luxury brands like Raffles and Orient Express.

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Benefits

  • Employee Discounts
  • Professional Development Budget

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