What are the responsibilities and job description for the Houseperson position at Wayfinder Hotel Newport?
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Wayfinder Newport is more than just a boutique hotel — it’s a labor of love created by a collective of local chefs, bartenders, artists, designers, and entrepreneurs who proudly call Newport, Rhode Island home. Driven by a shared vision, we set out to reimagine the classic Newport hotel experience with something vibrant, creative, and deeply rooted in the community.
At Pyramid Global Hospitality, people come first. As a company that values its employees, Pyramid Global Hospitality is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters diversity, growth, development, and wellbeing. Our commitment to a People First culture is reflected in our approach to employee development, employee benefits and our dedication to building meaningful relationships. Pyramid Global Hospitality offers a range of employment benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, as well as unique perks such as on-site wellness programs, local discounts, and employee rates on hotel stays. In addition, Pyramid Global Hospitality is committed to providing ongoing training and development opportunities to help our people build the skills and knowledge they need to advance their careers. Whether you are just starting out in the hospitality industry or are a seasoned professional, Pyramid Global Hospitality offers a supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages growth and fosters success, in over 230 properties worldwide. Join their team and experience the benefits of working for a company that values its employees and is committed to creating exceptional guest experiences. Check out this video for more information on our great company!
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Wayfinder Newport is more than just a boutique hotel — it’s a labor of love created by a collective of local chefs, bartenders, artists, designers, and entrepreneurs who proudly call Newport, Rhode Island home. Driven by a shared vision, we set out to reimagine the classic Newport hotel experience with something vibrant, creative, and deeply rooted in the community.
Our property features 187 thoughtfully designed rooms, including 30 spacious deluxe suites, a full-service restaurant, and 2,600 square feet of versatile event space.
At Wayfinder Newport, we’re committed to being the best employer in the area. What makes us different? It starts with our people-first culture, comprehensive benefits — including 401(k) with company match — and rewarding bonus programs. We're seeking individuals who are genuinely passionate about hospitality and guest service.
Our core values center on personal growth, a strong sense of community, and supporting each other’s success. Every team member plays a vital role in creating the exceptional, memorable experiences our guests return for.
We’re building more than a hotel — we’re building a destination. One that people are excited to visit, not just pass through. Discover what a career with Pyramid Global at Wayfinder Newport can mean for you. Join our team and help us shape the future of hospitality in Newport.
Overview:
The cleanliness of a hotel is one of the main reasons that keep our guests returning to and recommending our hotels to friends and family. It goes without saying that hotel housekeeping team has one of the most important roles that take place in a hotel daily.
We are looking for individuals with great attention to detail to join our Housekeeping team as a House Attendant. The ideal candidate creates a memorable experience for our guests through their attention to detail and care they take in preparing and maintaining the public spaces and assisting the room attendants. This role truly is the “Heart of the House” and provides key services for our guests to truly relax and enjoy their stay. A great housekeeping team can make a guest stay go from OK to Outstanding!
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Your Role:
- Engage with guests to ensure their stay is going well
- Work as a team to accomplish the goal of resort/hotel cleanliness
- Walk all assigned floors at beginning and end of shift to collect bags, trash, and soiled linen.
- Pickup clean linen and refill the par stock of linen on each floor pantry.
- Deliver towels, cribs, cots and other items to the guest rooms on requests.
- Perform duties of room attendant when necessary.
- Refill the par stock of guest amenities and supplies on each floor pantry.
- Help the room attendants with the heavy lifting when super cleaning / spring cleaning of rooms.
- Clean all public areas in the prescribed manner while following department standard operating procedures.
- Remove soiled linen and trash from all service areas and take to appropriate locations in the prescribed manner.
- Always respond in a friendly, helpful manner to guests and other team members.
- Previous housekeeping experience preferred
- Neat, pleasant personality
- Time management skills
- Ability to work on feet for an extended period
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to read room numbers, dates, and basic instructions.
- Ability to move, traverse, position self to reach corners on floors and high places; observe conditions, detect odors, position and navigate carts weighing up to 100 lbs in tight spaces; operate equipment including spray bottles, vacuums, mops, brooms, dust pans, scrub pads and dusters.
- Lift, carry and position loads of at least 50lbs.
- Must be available to work weekends and holidays.
Wayfinder Newport is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive pay and excellent benefits for full-time associates. EOE/AA
Compensation Range: The compensation for this position is $17.50/Hr. - $17.50/Hr. based on qualifications and experience.Salary : $18
