Efficiently cleans assigned number of rooms per day keeping within departmental standards.
Ensures all assigned service areas are clean and tidy at all times including disposing of all rubbish appropriately.
Ensures all assigned areas are kept clean, safe and hygienic.
Ensures additional cleaning programs are undertaken as directed and to the performance standards required.
Packs and replenishes trolleys to the required standard at the end of each shift, therefore minimizing lost time at the start of each shift.
Ensures housekeeping trolleys are neat and tidy at all times.
Advises Supervisor/Manager of any stock shortages, therefore minimizing delays in servicing rooms.
Responds to guests and staff inquiries, requests and complaints in a prompt and courteous manner.
Takes personal responsibility to ensure maximum guest satisfaction at all times.
Places all soiled linen in appropriate storeroom as soon as removed from guest room.
Ensures all lost property items left in guest rooms are recorded on the worksheet and handed in to the Supervisor/Manager at the end of the shift.
Secures guest rooms, ensuring all doors and windows are closed when room clean is complete.
Completes start and finish times for each room cleaned on worksheet.
Ensures all maintenance and safety hazards are promptly reported to the Supervisor/Manager to minimize hazard risk and ensure a high level of guest satisfaction at all times.
Takes personal responsibility for equipment, ensuring it is operated correctly and secure at all times.
Ensures grooming, hygiene and safety procedures are maintained according to Policy and procedures.
Maintains an up to date knowledge of all chemicals and cleaning products, and the correct handling procedures.
Promotes and encourages a strong team work ethic.
Attends departmental briefings, training, meetings etc. as directed by the Supervisor/Manager ensuring all relevant information is passed on.
Reports any unusual or suspicious persons/activities happening in the area of security to the manager, therefore looking after the welfare and safety of both staff and guests.
Strips and remakes beds with Fresh Linen in every room
Empties wastebaskets and recycling
Wipes all window sills, doors, and walls when needed, as well as light switches
Vacuums every room. spot cleaning stains
Dusts all furniture and fixtures - including headboard, lamps, and desk mirror.
Reports any maintenance issues including burned out light bulbs
Puts stationary in folder along with pens and places in desk drawer
Make sure both telephone books are stored underneath night stand as well as internet cable (neatly tied up) in desk drawer
Wipes mirrors and all vanity fixtures down in bathroom
Checks heating and air condition thermostat
Makes sure alarm clock is not set for alarm
Check under bed, drawers, and closet for left behind articles and or trash.
Changes mattress pads, blankets, or bedspreads when needed
Cleans and Sanitizes toilet - and around toilet/behind toilet - sanitizes showers and or tubs - removes all mildew and soap scum
Wipes down shower curtain - replaces when needed
Cleans sink and fixtures
Removes all hair from bathroom floor as well as cleans bathroom floor with cleaning agent
Restocks all terry, soap, glasses, comment cards, coffee and other room amenities
Clean coffee pots when needed, - ensures pots are plugged in
Vacuums hallways as directed
Responsible for neatness and organization of housekeeping areas
Responsible for replacing and reporting missing items in room such as remote control, do not disturb sign, and luggage racks etc.
Remove trash to service area and place in trash can provided
All dirty dishes or glassed need to be placed in bus tub in service areas
Clean and sanitize phones - make sure the card on the phone is in good shape - replace if needed
Arrange furniture following use by guests
Deliver and retrieve items on loan to guests e.g. iron and ironing boards
Ensure security of guest rooms and privacy of guests
Perform rotation cleaning duties (e.g. steam clean carpets) as required