Housekeeper wanted urgently: APPLY NOW
Cape Town, Western Cape
Posting Date Jan 13, 2020
Job Number 20006079
Job Category Housekeeping & Laundry
Location The Westin Cape Town, Convention Square Lower Long Street, Cape Town, South Africa, South Africa VIEW ON MAP
Brand Westin Hotels & Resorts
Schedule Full-time
Relocation? No
Position Type Non-Management/Hourly
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At Westin, we are committed to empowering the well-being of our guests by providing a refreshing environment, thoughtful amenities, and revitalizing programming to help ensure that they leave feeling better than when they arrived. We recognize that travel can be disruptive to our guests’ well-being, and we’re energized to assist as partners in helping them maintain control and soaring above it all while on the road. Everything we do is designed to help guests be at their best, and they appreciate our supportive attitude, anticipatory service and extensive knowledge on how to best assist them throughout their stay. We are looking for dynamic people who are excited to join the team and ready to jump into any situation to give a helping hand. If you’re someone who has is positive, adaptable and intuitive, and has a genuine interest in the well-being of others around you, we invite you to discover how at Westin, together we can rise.
Function
The successful incumbent is required to maintain the upkeep of all guest rooms and corridors and ensure that all public areas in the hotel are cleaned and maintained in accordance with Marriott International Policies and Procedures.
Required Experience & Qualifications:
1 – 2 years’ experience in Housekeeping in a 4 or 5 Star Hotel
Good communication skills
Ability to work without supervision
Ability to speak, read and engage in the English language
Customer/staff focused
Positive, motivated and enthusiastic personality
Flexibility to work different shifts and hours depending on occupational requirements
Team orientation
Attention to detail
Key Responsibilities
Respond promptly to requests from guests and other departments.
Fill cart with supplies and transport cart to assigned area.
Enter guest rooms following procedures for gaining access and ensuring vacancy before entering.
Replace guest amenities and supplies in rooms.
Replace dirty linens with clean items and make beds.
Clean bathrooms.
Remove trash, dirty linen, and room service items.
Check that all appliances are present in the room and in working order.
Straighten desk items, furniture, and appliances.
Dust, polish, and remove marks from walls and furnishings.
Vacuum carpets and performs floor care duties (e.g., in guest rooms and hallway).
Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report any maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries; complete safety training and certifications; properly store flammable materials.
Ensure uniform is neat and properly attired at all times
Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards; anticipate and address guests’ service needs; assist individuals with disabilities; thank guests with genuine appreciation.
Support team to reach common goals.
You need to be able to push and pull a loaded housekeeping cart and other work-related equipment over sloping and uneven surfaces.
Flexible in other housekeeping areas such as Soil Room, Linen room, Public Area, Turndown necessary training will be given for each area.
Perform other duties as and when required.
Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.
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