Housekeeper - The Hotel Zamora

The Hotel Zamora, a beautiful boutique hotel located in St. Pete Beach, FL, is seeking an experienced Houseperson. With stunning views overlooking the Intercoastal Waterway and Gulf of Mexico, the Hotel Zamora provides a luxurious retreat for its guests. Besides relaxing in the beautifully appointed guest rooms, our guests experience intuitive service in our Rooftop Lounge, Sidewalk Restaurant, Private Dining, and Meeting/Banquet space. The Hotel Zamora is under new ownership and management with Sherman Associates, an accomplished and proven real estate development and management company. Our commitment to people and our vision for the future, combined with our history of success spanning decades, makes Sherman Associates who we are today.

The Housekeeper is responsible for the operations of cleaning rooms, public space cleaning, laundry production and other related areas of the hotel. Work closely with the Housekeeping Supervisor to cover days off and train staff, help with scheduling and other duties as assigned.

Schedule: We are currently seeking part-time or full-time availability to include both weekdays and weekends.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Clean guest rooms in accordance with established quality and performance standards to allow a sufficient quantity of vacant and clean guest rooms for sale
• Report, turn in, all lost and found items from guest rooms, and throughout hotel
• Enter guest rooms following procedures for gaining access and ensuring vacancy before entering
• Replace dirty linens and towels with clean items, make beds and fold towels, and clean bathrooms
• Replace guest amenities and supplies in room
• Remove trash, dirty linen, and room service items
• Check that all appliances are present in the room and in working order
• Straighten desk items, furniture, and appliances
• Vacuum carpets and perform floor care duties (e.g., in guest rooms and hallway)
• Dust, polish, and remove marks from walls and furnishings
• Organize and stock cleaning cart and organize linen closets on floors assigned
• Perform other duties as requested, (i.e. cleaning unexpected spills; executing special guest requests)
• Report/communicate any maintenance needs found in guest rooms while cleaning
• Assist other housekeeping associates in maintaining clean and organized work and public areas
• Anticipate customer needs with the ability to change goals and direction quickly
• Maintains customer service and excellent relations with guests, visitors, vendors and other external or internal organizations
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas
• Team player and interacts with others in a positive, collaborative, and productive manner.
• Adheres to Sherman Associates attendance policy, grooming and appearance standards, general work rules, and department procedures
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment, follows all procedures for guests and employee incidents and is knowledgeable for hotel emergency procedures
• Completes other tasks and duties as assigned based on business needs

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• No prior housekeeping experience required; Customer service experience in the hospitality industry strongly preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow directions in a multi-lingual environment
• Must maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance
• A passion for the mission, vision, and values of Sherman Associates
• Schedule may vary due to the specific needs of the hotel
• Ensure compliance with brand standards, federal, state and local hotel laws regarding health and safety services

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration
• The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites
• The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud
• Exposure to/handling of biological substances such as blood, urine, and vomit

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to exert well-paced ability to reach other departments of the hotel on a timely basis
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis
• Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 200-lbs. on a regular and continuing basis
• Requires frequent kneeling, squatting, grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity

ADDITIONAL SCREENING REQUIREMENTS

• Must successfully meet criminal background screening requirements for position.