Housekeeping Attendant – Dubai
Published | October 15, 2024 |
Location | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
Category | Chefs / F&B / Housekeeping / Hospitality |
Job Type | Full-time |
Industry | Hospitality |
Description
Job Summary:
We are looking for a diligent and proactive Room Attendant to join our housekeeping team. You will play a key role in maintaining the cleanliness and presentation of guest rooms and public areas, ensuring a welcoming and safe environment for our guests.
Responsibilities:
- Clean and service assigned rooms or areas according to established standards and procedures, including making beds, dusting, vacuuming, cleaning and sanitizing bathrooms, and removing trash.
- Clean kitchen areas, including refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, cups, glasses, and silverware as needed.
- Wear safety protection equipment as provided in line with department regulations and local legislative requirements.
- Handle and store cleaning chemicals in accordance with hotel regulations.
- Greet and acknowledge guests in a friendly manner.
- Notify the supervisor when room cleaning is complete so that rooms may be sold or occupied.
- Report any rooms that cannot be serviced to the supervisor according to established procedures.
- Communicate needed repairs or unsafe conditions to the supervisor.
- Follow established safety procedures and report any health and safety incidents, security breaches, or suspicious behavior to the supervisor or manager on duty immediately.
- Respond to guest complaints and special requests, taking action to ensure guest satisfaction.
- Monitor and control supplies and amenities, minimizing waste in all housekeeping areas.
- Report, turn in, and log all lost and found items according to established procedures.
- Maintain knowledge of hotel information to provide assistance to guests.
- Assist guests and escort them to locations within the hotel upon request.
- Ensure thorough knowledge of all hotel public areas.
- Complete cleaning schedules in a routine and timely manner.
- Participate in recycling efforts where possible.
- Work collaboratively as part of a team and communicate effectively with other departments to ensure excellent service quality.
- Assist with deep cleaning projects and turn-down duties as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Safeguard hotel property and ensure the security of guest belongings.
Requirements:
- Excellent communication skills to address guest and colleague concerns effectively.
- Fluency in English is required; additional language skills are a plus.
- Literate and tech-savvy, with a good grasp of reading, writing, basic math, and computer skills, particularly with hotel reservation systems like Opera.
- Flexibility to work night, weekend, and holiday shifts as required.
- High school diploma or equivalent qualification is required; a college or university degree is a bonus.
- Ideally, at least two years of experience in a guest service position within a 5-star property.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high cleanliness standards.
- Physical stamina to perform cleaning tasks and lift heavy items when necessary.