What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeping Inspector position at Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk/Chesapeake?
Housekeeping Inspector – Working Inspector
Location: Suffolk, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: Starting at $15.00/hour; higher starting pay may be considered for qualified candidates with Hilton experience.
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Housekeeping Inspector to join our hospitality team. This is a hands-on working position. The inspector is responsible for maintaining room quality standards while also completing assigned guest rooms each day.
Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of hotel housekeeping experience AND at least 1 year of hotel housekeeping inspection experience.
Hilton experience is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Inspect completed guest rooms for cleanliness, presentation, and brand standards.
- Complete a partial housekeeping board each morning after regular room assignments have been distributed.
- Clean and service guest rooms personally to maintain productivity and lead by example.
- Accept additional rooms when occupancy, staffing, or operational needs require.
- Identify housekeeping deficiencies and work directly with room attendants to correct them.
- Provide professional coaching and retraining when standards are not met.
- Maintain accurate inspection and room-status information.
- Report maintenance issues and out-of-order conditions promptly.
- Assist with public areas, laundry, and other housekeeping duties when operationally necessary.
- Support housekeeping leadership with daily quality assurance and workflow.
- Help maintain a positive, productive, and accountable housekeeping team.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of hotel housekeeping experience — REQUIRED
- Minimum 1 year of hotel housekeeping inspection experience — REQUIRED
- Hilton brand experience strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to inspect guest rooms against established cleanliness and presentation standards.
- Must be comfortable cleaning guest rooms as part of the regular job duties.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to provide constructive feedback professionally.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced hotel environment.
- Ability to stand, bend, kneel, lift, push, pull, and remain active throughout the shift.
- Open availability, including weekends and holidays, is required.
Important About This Position
This is not an inspection-only position.
Our Housekeeping Inspector is expected to work alongside the housekeeping team. After the morning room assignments have been distributed, the inspector will be assigned a partial housekeeping board to complete personally. The number of rooms may increase depending on occupancy, staffing levels, and operational needs.
The successful candidate must be comfortable balancing room inspections, coaching, quality control, and their own housekeeping assignments throughout the day.
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Experience:
- Housekeeping: 2 years (Required)
- Housekeeping Inspoecting: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Benefits:
Employee Discounts, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Job TrainingSalary : $15