What are the responsibilities and job description for the Room Attendant FT position at Hotel Heron?
Room Attendant
Reports to Housekeeping Manager; position is non-exempt
WHO YOU ARE
You are someone who understands the smallest details can make the biggest impact. You know hospital corners are not just for hospitals, and the perfect crease on a bed sheet makes you smile. When you see a pair of loose shoes, you need to make sure they are perfectly aligned. You love feeling the warmth of freshly laundered linen. It does not matter where you are, you cannot help yourself from refolding the bathroom towels.
Your past experiences have led you to understand that there is art science to the how and what of preparing and caring for a hotel room. You enjoy the solitude of completing your daily board, but love seeing the smile on a co-worker’s face when they walk into their last room and find you have already made their last bed. No matter how crazy your day was, you always find time to make sure your cart is ready for the next day.
THE ROLE
The Room Attendant reports to the Executive Housekeeper and Housekeeping Leadership team, working to maintain the consistent cleanliness and organization of our guest rooms and spaces. It is critical that you possess an eye for detail and can maintain our standards of cleanliness.
At Aparium, our housekeeping teams are expected to hold themselves, the guests, and each other in high regard. You will actively develop trusting and transparent relationships with your peers, both in the department and throughout the hotel. You will have the opportunity to work with a phenomenal group of individuals with whom collaboration, humbleness, and open-minds are the norm—no egos are allowed.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Uphold and role model the company’s principles of People, Place, and Character, while embodying our values that drive collaboration, intuitive service, and translocal hospitality.
- Adhere to the prescribed departmental sequence of service and practice proper safety protocols while cleaning guest rooms, stocking linen and terry, and completing assigned checklists.
- Collaborate with housekeeping leadership, demonstrating a united front as a team committed to providing the best possible guest experience.
- Take pride in your work, strictly adhering to health, safety, and sanitary guidelines.
- Work in an organized fashion following the sequence of services with the utmost respect for your equipment and workspace.
- Demonstrate a professional sense of urgency while in the guest rooms and public space to provide a thoughtful guest experience by keeping spaces clean and well organized.
- Foster open lines of communication within the department by actively participating in daily line ups and monthly housekeeping all staff meetings, maintaining a transparent dialogue among the team to voice ideas and concerns, while course-correcting any missed opportunities.
- Actively participate in feedback sessions with Housekeeping Leadership to further develop your skill set and improve upon housekeeping standards and practices.
- Maintain regular communication with the housekeeping leadership team to ensure alignment on priorities, understanding that flexibility with your responsibilities is paramount to support a successful operation.
- Observe conditions of furniture, walls, trim work and carpeting and report anything substandard to the housekeeping leadership and/or engineering department to make corrections and improvements as needed.
- Aparium Hotel Group does not discriminate based on disability, veteran status or on any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws. The hotel and company are smoke-free, drug-free facility, and equal opportunity employer.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
- A passion for the importance of cleanliness, initiative to learn and pride in those we serve.
- Basic knowledge of cleaning techniques, safety procedures and requirements
- Conversational proficiency of the English language to receive and execute verbal and written communication and direction.
- Adaptable interpersonal communication skills to address employees at all levels of the hotel.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment for extended periods of time to meet high volume business.
- Ability to lift, balance and carry up to 25 lbs. to transport carts, cleaning supplies, linen, equipment, etc.
- Ability to lift, balance and carry (with assistance) up to 100 lbs. to transport mattresses, inventory, equipment, etc.
- Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods to clean and organize the guest rooms, spaces, storage, equipment, etc.
WHO WE ARE
Hotels done differently. It is not just a slogan or catchphrase; it is who we are in everything we do. We believe in the power of People, Place and Character; ensuring our properties are a place where individuals are valued and celebrated as a tribute to the neighborhoods and the people of the communities in which we operate; elevating our associates’ pride in who they are, where they live and who we serve.
Since its founding, Aparium has grown into a new kind of hotel brand, one that ventures off the beaten path, both geographically and philosophically. It is a sophisticated hotel brand known for its singular ability to combine the business acumen of large hospitality companies with the charm of boutique hotels, bringing the disparate forces together in bustling, smaller markets.
Located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, Hotel Heron offers guests the opportunity to see Old Town from a new vantage point. With Washington, DC just minutes away, Hotel Heron acts as a flag in the sand just across the river, beckoning travelers to explore beyond the National Mall and Monuments to discover a city ripe for its new renaissance. Originally opened in 1926 as the George Mason Hotel, this adaptive reuse combines the iconic inn with an adjacent new building that houses a modern event space and elevated guest rooms. This chic 134 room boutique hotel is home to a signature ground floor restaurant serving hearth inspired Mid-Atlantic cuisine, a cozy craft cocktail bar hidden in the heart of the hotel, and an open-air seasonal rooftop bar with unparalleled views of the Potomac. Elevated amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness center and meeting spaces designed for socializing, co-working, creating, eating, drinking, and relaxing. The hotel brings together world travelers and neighbors alike while showcasing Alexandria’s rich legacy and knack for innovation through thoughtful touches from local businesses and artisans.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Aparium Hospitality Services celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment, and sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate and believe every individual should be proud of who they are, where they come from and take pride in who we serve.
Hotel Heron participates in the Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program.
