ROOM ATTENDANT at HOLIDAY INN NEW ORLEANS AIRPORT NORTH – Kenner, Louisiana

THE HOLIDAY INN NEW ORLEANS AIRPORT NORTH LOCATED AT 1300 VETERANS MEMORIAL BLVD KENNER, LA IS HIRING IN OUR HOUSEKEEPING DEPARTMENT

JOB SUMMARY

The Room Attendant is responsible for maintaining clean and attractive guestrooms while providing attentive, courteous and efficient service to all guests.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

Education & Experience:

High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Flexible and long hours sometimes required.Medium work – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.Ability to stand during entire shift.

Mental Requirements:

Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.Must work well in stressful, high-pressure situations.Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.Must be able to work and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions.Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by coworkers and guests.

DUTIES & FUNCTIONS

Essential:

Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly, service-oriented manner.Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Expotel Hospitality Service standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper uniform and nametag when working.Comply at all times with Expotel Hospitality Service standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.Employees must at all times attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees.Thoroughly clean guestrooms according to standards.Complete all pre-cleaning duties, including but not limited to, guest supplies, cleaning supplies, and linen for housekeeping cart set-up.Remove all trash and dirty linen from guestrooms and hallways.Keep all hallways, public areas and closets clean, neat and vacuumed (if applicable).Restock housekeeping cleaning cart for next day’s use.Replenish chemical bottles.Clean room with the door closed according to standards, unless requested to do otherwise by the guest.Report all missing items from room (i.e., irons/boards, hair dryers, etc.) to Housekeeping Supervisor/Manager.Report any maintenance repairs immediately to Housekeeping Supervisor/Manager.Handle items for “Lost and Found” according to the standards.

Marginal:

Attend meetings/training as required by management.Perform other duties as requested by management.