Bradenton Beach, FL

Housekeeper at Bungalow Beach Resort



Job Description

Beach Resort Hiring Housekeeper (Independent Contractor 1099). We are a family run business for 25 years that is guest-centric and committed to delighting our guest and creating lasting memories for them. Because we are passionate about our resort and guest experience, we would like this to be your goal too by working together to meet daily challenges thoughtfully, and creatively. If you love to clean and enjoy working independently, please apply.

Come and be part of our team!

Duties/Responsibilities

• Complete list of assigned rooms from manager and prioritizes room requesting early cleaning

• Daily management of laundry - ensures soiled linens are laundered, stains are managed, loading washers and dryers and folding sheets and towels in laundry room

• Removes soiled linens, towels, bedspreads, and blankets from each assigned room and provides fresh replacements

• Neatly makes beds and stocks towels, washcloths, and hand towels

• Cleans and disinfects bathroom and kitchenettes

• Sweep, scrub and polish wood floors

• Wipes surfaces in room and cleans mirrors/glass

• Shampoo upholstery as needed

• Empty trash receptacles and dispose of waste in designated area

• Maintain health and sanitary requirements

• Checks complimentary coffee, sugars and toiletry supplies in the room

• Knocks and announces self before entering room; returns at a later time if rooms are occupied

• Checks the inventory of cleaning supplies

• Notifies maintenance department of needed maintenance or repairs

• Takes found items to designated lost and found area if guest has checked out

• Restocking according to provided hotel checklist and policy

• Ensures room meets hotel standards with a final walkaround

• Notifies supervisor of room availability and reports any suspicious activity to security

Qualifications/Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs

• Ability to remain discreet and respect the privacy of guests

• Ability to perform consistent work to the highest of standards

• Ability to interact with guests in a pleasant, friendly way

• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking

• Ability to manage time effectively to ensure turnover of rooms in a timely manner

• Knowledge of cleaning practices and procedure…don't skip the details!

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to listen effectively

• Must have a reliable source of transportation

• Must having a positive attitude and strong work ethic

• Pride in your work, we are a small family run beach hotel, we care about the guest experience and housekeeping is a critical part of ensuring that experience.

Flexible with availability required including regular weekends and holidays. The hotel is on the beach, so weather can be a factor. Mornings are crucial, as we need to turn-over all the rooms before 3pm.

A typical day starts at 9am and finishes around 4 or 5. Off-season can be slower, but we turn our focus on deep cleaning rooms. We provide a tablet with housekeeping software to track rooms. Pay based on experience. We encourage our guests to leave tips for housekeeping by providing a tip envelope which is left in all rooms. Our housekeepers are greatly valued and are an important part of the staff so it is critical that we have high communication with management, maintenance, and guests.

We are looking forward to hearing from you.

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