House Attendant

Job Summary

The Karol Hotel is a boutique hotel located in the Feather Sound area of Clearwater, FL, convenient to the beaches, St Pete, and Tampa. The Karol features 123 rooms and suites, and features Katch Restaurant and Vantage Rooftop Bar, along with ballrooms and conference rooms to host events. The Karol Hotel is part of Marriott's Tribute Portfolio.

House Attendants will be responsible for assisting the housekeepers as well as banquet personnel with their everyday operational materials, amenities, and mini bar items to ensure exceptional service to all guests that is consistent and continually in accordance with Marriott's Tribute Portfolio standards. House Attendants report to the Housekeeping Manager.

Essential Functions

• Strip the rooms in preparation for cleaning
• Acknowledge guests in all public spaces with a warm and friendly greeting
• Distribute the necessary items to the assigned housekeepers
• Assist with banquet function of the hotel to include set up of tables and chairs
• Take care of any guest special requests for pre-arrival e.g. foam pillows, extra towels
• Maintain all hallways to ensure they are free from dust and/or scuffs, windowsills, door frames and base boards
• Sweep and/or vacuum hallways daily
• Clean inside the elevators and polish elevator tracks and landings
• Maintain closets in order and keep par levels to standard
• Assist with the maintenance of the mini bar selections to par levels
• Keep stairwells and ice machine areas free from debris
• Follow scheduled shifts and follow break and lunch requirements
• Deep clean on rotational schedule
• Assist Front Office Department with VIP arrivals
• Assist in the restocking and reorganizing the housekeepers' carts daily
• Report any light outages, broken equipment, or room disparities to manager paying close attention to hallway areas
• Assist guest with any special requests with Marriott Guest Excellence
• Ability to communicate with manager on inventory needs e.g. amenities, pillowcases, bed linen, robes, etc.
• Professional communication while using technology
• Respect all guests, team members, and management by maintaining a positive, friendly attitude
• Ability to interact with guests and share hotel knowledge using personalization, such as using the guest's name
• Maintain guest confidentiality following all Marriott hotel procedures
• Report any suspicious activity or unusual items in room
• Report any irregular behavior from guests in public areas and/or in rooms
• Ability to take initiative and handle assignments with limited supervision
• Follow all Marriott hotel policies and procedures as outlined in the team member handbook
• Maintain cleanliness and order of work area such as closets, carts, and housekeeping office
• Maintain personal grooming and appearance to be of a professional manner and fit the hotel theme

Qualification Standards

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or higher
• Previous hospitality experience preferred
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to use technology e.g. tablets, iPads

Physical and Mental Demands

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to squat and bend
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Ability to lift/push/pull 50 lbs.
• Work on multiple tasks, making appropriate progress towards deadlines
• Able to work independently, take direction, and provide direction to others

What's In It For You?

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance *
• Paid Time Off *
• 401(k) Plan + Company Match
• Discounted Employee Meals
• Marriott Hotel discounts worldwide
• Career Growth – We promote from within!

* For full time employees