Hampton Inn Ft Walton Beach - Dual Role Housekeeper Lead/Laundry Attendant

Full Time Position
Dual Role as Housekeeper Lead and Laundry Attendant
Open Availability Required, Weekends Required

A Housekeeper Lead will perform the same duties as a Housekeeper, but also serve as the primary point of contact for questions and/or be assigned special projects. In addition to serving as a lead, this role is primarily responsible for maintaining clean and attractive guest rooms, hallways, and public areas in the hotel, servicing guest rooms daily in accordance with hotel procedures, stocking cart with room supplies, and replacing bed linens and replenishing guest room supplies while following company standards and safety/security procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
• Supervisory and/or leadership experience is desirable. 
• This position requires strong attention to detail, ability to communicate effectively with guests and team members verbally or in written form.
• 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.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Aimbridge Hospitality 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 name tag when working (per brand standards).
• Comply at all times with Aimbridge Hospitality standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Thoroughly clean and restock the required number of guest rooms per shift.
• 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 guest rooms.
• May assist with inspecting rooms and/or providing oversight of room attendant duties, as requested. 
• Perform other tasks/jobs as assigned by the supervisor or manager.

• Access to back of house areas of the hotel and sensitive information

• Interact and occasionally have unsupervised contact with guests and/or colleagues

• Access and control to sensitive areas in the hotel premises, including Master Keys and/or guestrooms, Storage/Liquor Room, and secured file cabinets

• Maintain a high level of trust and responsibility

• Represent the company with certain level of reputation and good character as well as exercise sound judgement

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

• Now offering Daily Pay! Ask your Recruiter for more details
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan

PROPERTY INFORMATION:

Our Hampton Inn hotel in Ft. Walton Beach, FL is located directly on the beach, close to the Emerald Coast Convention Center, Eglin Air Force Base and Hurlburt Field. Explore the Emerald Coast or easily access Air Force bases. Guests can discover the emerald green surf and white sand beaches at the doorstep of our hotel in Fort Walton Beach. Several area restaurants are just blocks from the hotel including Helen Back, Old Bay Steamer and High Tide Oyster Bar. Our guests will enjoy a warm welcome and friendly service at our non-smoking hotel in Fort Walton Beach, FL. They can make themselves at home in a newly renovated guest room and start their day right with Hampton’s free hot breakfast. If guests are in a hurry, grab a healthy Hampton On the Run® Breakfast Bag, available Monday through Friday.

Application deadline for Colorado positions: