Housekeeping Host
Corporate Staffing Services
Nairobi | FULL_TIME | Hotel
Closing in 4 months ago
Housekeeping Host Job
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Responsibilities
Operational:
- Cleaning and maintaining guest rooms, including sweeping and mopping floors, dusting furnishings, making beds, changing linens, vacuuming carpets, and cleaning bathrooms, toilets, sinks, and tubs.
 - Capable of servicing and cleaning of up to and including 13+ rooms per day.
 - Providing towels, linens, and other supplies as needed.
 - Replenishing toiletries, shampoo, soap, and other supplies as needed.
 - Restocking mini bars and refrigerators with beverages and snacks.
 - Keep rooms, corridors, and lobbies neat.
 - Clean, manage and organize hotel and function halls.
 - Vacuum the floor carpet as often as required.
 - Remove and organize trash cans periodically.
 - Polish interiors at all times.
 - Clean, sweep, and polish lifts.
 - Dust and shine metal surfaces.
 - Attend to all everyday routines in a restroom, elevator, restaurants, and back areas.
 - Organize and clean cleaning carts, vacuum cleaners and any other equipment used on a daily basis.
 - Clean, rearrange, and manage hotel furniture and fixtures.
 
Guest Service:
- Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of guests by checking guest occupancy and verifying that rooms have been vacated and report any inconsistencies to the housekeeping team leader and executive housekeeper.
 - Room attendants may greet guests, answer guests’ questions and relay guest request or needs to other employees or to their team leaders.
 - Respond to any special requests from guests.
 
Administration:
- Be responsible for signing out, securing, and returning hotel room section keys for each day worked.
 - Immediately reports and turns over lost and found items to Housekeeping Office in accordance with hotel procedures.
 - Participating in Emergency Procedure as per hotel’s Policy & Procedures.
 - Performs other related duties as assigned.
 
Employee Handling:
- Ensures a strong professional relationship with all levels of employees within the hotel.
 - Maintain open and effective communication with colleagues, supervisors, and other departments to ensure seamless coordination for housekeeping tasks, and project implementations.
 - Collaborate with colleagues from different departments to address housekeeping issues, provide support, and ensure timely resolution of problems.
 - Work collaboratively with fellow housekeeping colleagues to achieve common goals, share knowledge, and assist in resolving complex issues.
 - Offer support and guidance to junior colleagues, apprentices, or trainees, fostering a mentorship approach within the team.
 - Follow established protocols, safety guidelines, and standard operating procedures while working alongside colleagues to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
 - Encourage compliance with housekeeping safety standards and best practices among colleagues, emphasizing the importance of safety in all tasks.
 - Treat colleagues with respect, professionalism, and courtesy at all times, creating a positive work culture within the housekeeping department.
 - Resolve conflicts or disagreements with colleagues amicably, demonstrating conflict resolution skills and a constructive approach to problem-solving.
 - Share expertise, experiences, and best practices with colleagues to enhance the overall skill set and knowledge base within the team.
 - Participate in training sessions or workshops to update skills and knowledge, encouraging colleagues to do the same.
 - Offer assistance and backup to colleagues during peak workloads, emergencies, or when extra help is needed, fostering a spirit of mutual support within the team.
 - Seek assistance from colleagues when facing challenges or unfamiliar tasks, promoting a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
 - Provide constructive feedback and suggestions to colleagues when appropriate, contributing to continuous improvement and efficiency in the workplace.
 - Be open to receiving feedback from colleagues, embracing opportunities for personal and professional growth.
 - Actions on the results of the Colleague Experience Survey (CES)
 
General:
- Reads the hotel's Employee Handbook, understands, and adheres to the hotel's rules and regulations and in particular, the policies and procedures relating to computer resources, fire, hygiene, health, and safety.
 - Attends and contributes to all training sessions and meetings as required.
 - Always exercises responsible behavior and positively representing the hotel team and Hyatt Hotels Corporation.
 - Maintains strong, professional relationships with relevant representatives from business partners and other organizations.
 - Ensures high standards of personal presentation and grooming.
 - In this role you will also be required to multitask in various aspects of the operations as advised by your managers from time to time.
 - Responds to changes in the housekeeping function / department as dictated by the industry, company, and hotel.
 - Carries out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned.
 
Leadership Duties
- To ensure proper training is done to all new staff and or interns.
 - To ensure that technical support is accorded to other department’s Employees that would require assistance from housekeeping.
 
Required Certification/Qualification:
- Certificate In Housekeeping and Laundry techniques a recognized Institution
 - At least 2 years' experience working for a reputable hospitality organization in the position of room or public area attendant.
 
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