Housekeeping Houseperson

Job description

Company Description

"Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/
Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS"

What is in it for you:

·  Competitive salary
·  Paid Time Off
·  Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K
·  Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
·  Learning programs through our Academies
·  Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
·  Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities

Rate of Pay: $27.52 per hour

Job Description

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Director of Housekeeping, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:           

·  Being a team player in assisting the Room Attendants to ensure guest rooms are prepared efficiently
·  Offer professional, friendly and engaging service to all guests and responding timely to any special requests
·  Organize and maintain inventory
·  Respond timely to guests’ special requests for miscellaneous items ie: cribs, cots, extra towels etc.
·  Collect dirty linen, garbage and recyclables from Room Attendants’ carts and closets
·  Follow departmental policies and procedures
·  Report necessary maintenance items
·  Follow all safety and sanitation policies
·  Other duties as assigned

Physical Aspects of Position:  
Physical aspects of the position include but are not limited to the following:

·  Constant standing and walking throughout shift
·  Frequent lifting and carrying up to 60 lbs
·  Frequent kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
·  Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

·  Warm and caring personality; previous housekeeping experience an asset
·  Ability to work cohesively as part of a team with minimum supervision
·  Ability to anticipate and focus attention on guest needs, being professional and welcoming

Additional Information

Your team and working environment:

·  Opportunity to work with a diverse group, representative of over 20 countries worldwide
·  Experienced group of individuals to train and hone innate skills and abilities

Visa Requirements: Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.A. Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square is unable to assist with work authorization.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.