Housekeeping Room Attendant

**THE OPPORTUNITY**:
HOUSEKEEPING ROOM ATTENDANT

REPORTS TO HOUSEKEEPING MANAGER

**THE COMPANY**:
Passion Drives Performance. InnVest succeeds because our people love what we do. Our entire team shares a deep-rooted passion for the world of hospitality & travel that extends far beyond the walls of our offices and hotels.

Our company culture is built on collaboration. A nimble team where everyone has a voice at the table and an opportunity to pursue their passions. Our skill sets are as diverse as our portfolio, but we all have a singular focus: a belief that partnerships deliver the best results, an entrepreneurial approach to decision making, respect for others, a strong sense of integrity and a curiosity to challenge the status quo.

With over 75 hotels in our portfolio, representing 18 internationally recognized hotel brands, InnVest is the largest independent owner of hotels in Canada. In addition, our management team oversees the day-to-day activities of almost 70 hotels also making InnVest the largest independent operator of hotels in Canada. InnVest’s portfolio is geographically diverse with hotels from Vancouver, BC to Corner Brook, NL but also experientially diverse from Roadside inns to luxury urban properties.

At InnVest, our mission is simple - to deliver outstanding guest experiences and superior returns on quality hospitality investment. A career at InnVest will provide you with unrivaled opportunities and invaluable exposure to Canada’s largest independently-owned and operated hotel portfolio.

**GENERAL SUMMARY**:Responsible for ensuring Marriott Standards of Quality in guest bedrooms.

**JOB DESCRIPTION**:

- Pick up room reports and keys to assigned areas daily. All keys must be signed for in the key sign-out log.
- Prepare for making up rooms in your section (after proceeding to the linen room and removing the cart, which has been stocked the night before). Check-out is always done first, except for any special requests.
- Ensure correct set up of Room Attendant cart, maintaining neatness and tidiness at all times.
- Clean a given number of bedrooms, bathrooms, and suites according to Marriott standards, ensuring that a light level of cleanliness is maintained. Be careful to observe all ‘Do Not Disturb’ signs.
- Equip bedrooms, bathrooms, and suites with guest supplies according to standard set-ups.
- Use labeled cleaning products and materials, supplied by the hotel, correctly and with care.
- Ensure careful and correct handling of equipment and proper safety procedures are followed.
- Report any maintenance defects and safety hazards.
- Promptly report lost and found items to Housekeeping.
- Follow up on special cleaning instructions given by the Executive or Assistant Housekeeper.
- Be conscious of security.
- Ensure excellent grooming standards and uniform standards are maintained.
- Be helpful and courteous to guests.
- Punch in all VR and OR rooms.
- Place carts and vacuums in linen closets or VD rooms at each break.
- Complete all necessary reports and work assignment sheets.
- Always be careful not to make excessive noise in the guest room areas. You may disturb a guest (this applies at any time during the day or night while you are on the floor).
- Leave cart organized and packed for the next day. Return cart to linen room at end of shift.
- Pass all pertinent information to the Night Attendant.
- Must be compliant with all Hotel Emergency Procedures.

**JOB SPECIFICATIONS**:

- **Education/Experience**: _

Ø Previous housekeeping experience or similar environment a definite asset.

Ø Previous customer service experience a definite asset.

Ø WHMIS training a definite asset.
- **Complexity/Analysis**:_

Ø Must be able to complete physical work with the ability to bend, push, pull and lift.

Ø Available for various shifts (days, evenings, weekends).

Ø Must take pride in their work and job completion.

Ø Must pay attention to detail.

Ø Able to work independently.

Ø Support the team effort and spirit of the cleanliness of the hotel.

**Supervision**:None

**_Financial Responsibility: _ **None
- **Inside/Outside **_**Relationships**:_

Ø Guest/Clients of the hotel

Ø Associates at all levels

Ø Management Team

Ø Marriott Hotel and Resorts Representatives

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Employee assistance program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
All Ottawa Marriott Hotel employees are required to wear a proper face mask.

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ottawa, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Are you legally eligible to work in Canada?
- Have you been employed by InnVest Hotels before? If yes, when was that and at what location?

**Experience**:

- housekeeping: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- French (preferred)