What are the responsibilities and job description for the Houseperson - The Bayview Hotel position at Witham Family Hotels?
Do you take pride in keeping things clean, organized, and running smoothly? The Bayview Hotel is looking for a dependable and hardworking Houseperson to join our seasonal team at one of our beautiful coastal Maine properties. This part-time seasonal position has the opportunity to transition into a full-time seasonal role as business needs increase and the season gets underway.
As a Houseperson, you’ll play an important role in supporting the Housekeeping team and helping keep our guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house spaces clean, stocked, and organized. From delivering linens and supplies to maintaining common areas and responding to housekeeping needs, your work helps ensure our guests have a clean, comfortable, and welcoming experience throughout their stay.
At Witham Family Hotels, we believe in taking care of our team so they can take care of our guests. Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Maine since 2022, we foster a workplace culture centered on kindness, respect, inclusion, empowerment, excellence, integrity, and family.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believe our strength lies in our differences.
Position Details:
- Schedule: Part-time, seasonal with the opportunity to transition to full-time seasonal
- Hours: Part-time hours to start, with the potential to increase to 40 hours/week as business needs increase
- Shifts: Morning, weekend, and holiday availability required
- Location: The Bayview Hotel located in Bar Harbor, Maine
- Pay: Starting at $17.25/hour
Amazing Benefits and Perks Include:
- Paid Personal Leave (PPL): Earn 1 hour for every 40 hours worked
- Teladoc Virtual Care: 24/7 medical support for $30/month (free for dependents)
- Dental and Vision Insurance: 80% employer-paid—our dental plan is excellent
- End of Season Bonus
- Heating Savings Program with Irving and Dead River
- Core Values Program: Earn points for branded swag
- Referral Bonus: Up to $1,000 per new full-time employee referred
- Employee Discounts: On hotel stays, dining, and spa services
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential support
- Employee Relief Fund for unexpected life events
- Annual Flu Shot Clinic
- Witham Family Hotels Gala: Celebrate your hard work with the team
- Community Giving: Over $1 million donated through the Witham Charitable Fund
Key Responsibilities:
- Support Housekeeping Attendants by delivering clean linens, towels, amenities, and other supplies to guest rooms and housekeeping areas
- Collect and transport dirty linens, towels, and trash to designated areas
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of hallways, stairways, public areas, and other assigned spaces
- Assist with cleaning and maintaining common areas as needed
- Keep housekeeping carts, closets, storage areas, and workspaces clean, stocked, and organized
- Assist with the setup and breakdown of housekeeping supplies and equipment
- Respond promptly to requests from the Housekeeping team and other departments
- Report maintenance, safety, or guest room concerns to the appropriate team
- Assist with moving furniture, mattresses, rollaway beds, and other items as needed
- Help ensure guest areas are clean, orderly, and ready for arrival
- Follow all health, safety, and sanitation guidelines
- Provide friendly and respectful service when interacting with guests
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall operation of the property
Skills & Requirements:
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Dependable and punctual with a strong work ethic
- Comfortable with physical tasks, including bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, and standing or walking for extended periods
- Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds
- Comfortable working at a fast pace while maintaining a positive attitude
- Prior hotel, housekeeping, or cleaning experience is helpful, but not required
- Flexible availability, including mornings, weekends, and holidays
- Must be able to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
Performance Measurement:
Performance will be measured through a 90-day performance review, housekeeping and public area inspection standards, timely completion of assigned tasks, teamwork contributions, and guest satisfaction.
Ready to be an important part of the team behind the scenes? Apply now to join The Bayview Hotel as a Houseperson and start your season with a part-time schedule, with the opportunity to grow into a full-time seasonal role as our business needs increase.
Salary : $17 - $21