Hotel Houseman Part Time - The Inn On Ferry Street

The Inn On Ferry Street

The Inn on Ferry Street comprises 33 distinctive guest rooms across a collection of restored Victorian homes and carriage houses, offering an intimate, heritage-rich experience in the heart of Detroit’s cultural center.

Planned enhancements to the property will include a fine-dining restaurant and courtyard, the activation of flexible meeting spaces, art curation, curated micro retail, and expanded outdoor facilities. Completion of these upgrades is anticipated in late 2026.

Role and Responsibilities

The houseman will be a team support role that is vital for the operation and coordination among departments. Housemen are situated between guest service and back-of-house tasks by providing support to the team but also guest services. A houseman works in close collaboration with the front office, housekeeping and maintenance departments and an available and of-service personality will suit the role the best. The best housemen will pro-actively and independently support the operation whenever necessary, by embodying the standards and guidelines of the property and the operation.

• Public areas cleaning and maintenance
• Housekeeping assistance in carrying supplies, clearing and servicing all guest rooms, removing laundry and re-stocking/organizing housekeeping closets and office
• Re-stocking restrooms of all amenities
• Cleaning public areas and back-of-house
• Performing repair work as requested by management or maintenance departments
• Performing bellman duties as requires and requested
• Assist guests with requests whenever possible
• A successful candidate applying to this position will have and display a friendly and pro-active attitude. The right houseman will be readily willing and able to assist the operation as requested or as needed. Housemen must have a natural orientation for guest service and be a team player.

Preferred Skills

• Must be able to communicate and interact in English. The tone is positive and courteous, always genuine to provide service and assistance
• Previous hotel/janitorial experience desirable
• Must be able to perform well while working with little or no supervision
• Work hours will spread over weekdays, weekends and holidays, which requires flexibility
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Must be able to stand, walk, and work on feet for extended periods of time. Requires grasping, writing, typing / keying, extended periods of standing, walking, repetitive motions, hearing, and visual acuity
• The right candidate displays leadership skills and a collaborative attitude that will be essential to coordinate tasks across hotel departments and teams
• Strongly committed to complying and following security, safety and privacy regulations'

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17