Are you an Experienced Housekeeper looking for your next opportunity? Are you results-driven and strive to improve guest satisfaction every day? Comfort Inn & Suites Mishawaka-South Bend located in Mishawaka, IN is hiring for a Full-Time Or Part-Time Housekeeper to join our team. If you are interested, please submit your resume for immediate consideration today. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

General Summary

Housekeeping is what gives our hotels the "Wow" factor. It is every employee's responsibility to provide a lasting first impression filled with the highest quality of hospitality service. This is done by ensuring guestrooms and public areas are cleaned to standard, anticipating guest(s) needs, and exceeding expectations on a daily basis.

Education/Experience

High School Education or GED preferred, along with previous experience in housekeeping.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability

• Must be able to multi-task effectively in a busy public atmosphere.

• Must read and understand the Employee Handbook.

• Must be able to follow policy and perform to enhance professionalism in appearance and behavior.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Know and live the mission and values of the hotel brand and company.

• Maintain a friendly and helpful demeanor at all times.

• Clean guestrooms to standards in allocated time frame (meeting required MPOR)

• Greet every customer with a smile at 10 feet and a verbal greeting at 5 feet.

• Effectively operate and maintain (ex: clean and preventative maintenance) the hotel equipment related to daily tasks, examples of, but not limited to vacuums, carpet cleaners, telephones and televisions. Do not use unsafe defective equipment and report it to management immediately.

• Develop a thorough knowledge of hotel staff, services, room locations, amenities, and hotel surroundings (i.e. mall, restaurants, and medical facilities).

• Provide the highest quality of customer service to the guest at all times.

• Represent efficiency and friendliness in a manner that leaves a lasting impression.

• Handle guest lost and found with fast response, notifying the front desk immediately to assure fast communication to the guest when possible.

• Complete the shift work Checklist, as assigned.

• Be aware of cleaning chemicals and how to respond to unexpected exposure of the product to eyes or open body services.

• Practice safety standards at all times and keep the property safe for guests and fellow employees. Report any injuries or unsafe conditions to the person-in-charge immediately.

• Must successfully complete education related to assigned duties and role.

• Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Public, business atmosphere, located within building in which temperatures may vary within reason of indoor climates. Lifting and carrying up to 10 lbs. may occur and with pushing up to 50 lbs. Must be able to sit and stand for long periods of time. Must be able to reach over your head and bend to the floor.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $12.00 - $13.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
To keep our staff as safe as possible, we have installed clear plastic barriers at the front desk. Masks, gloves and hand-sanitizer are provided and social distancing required in the hotel. Enhanced cleaning/sanitization is utilized within the hotel.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Housekeeping: 2 years (Preferred)
• Janitorial: 2 years (Preferred)
• Laundry: 2 years (Preferred)
• Hospitality: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location