Housekeeper (Room Attendant)

Lark Hospitality Career Site

  • Cambridge, Massachusetts
  • 16 days ago

    Highlights

    Behind our meticulously preserved 1835 facade—once the home of the influential Howe family—lies a collection of 16 guest rooms designed by Elder & Ash, featuring richly layered interiors and lush garden patios. Bathroom Brilliance: Deep clean and sanitize bathrooms, ensuring towels are plush and surfaces are gleaming.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationCambridge, Massachusetts
    Websitehttps://www.larkhospitality.com/portfolio

    Description

    Compensation: $20 - $21 hourly

    Do you believe that a perfectly made bed and a sparkling room are the keys to a great stay? Join our team at Cambridge Common House, an elegant 16-room guest house just steps from Harvard Square. As a Housekeeper, you are the heart of our operations, ensuring that our historic 1835 home remains a spotless and soulful retreat for every guest.

    We are a boutique property that values a positive attitude, attention to detail, and a team-first spirit. If you take pride in your work and want to work in a beautiful, garden-filled setting, we’d love to have you!

     
    Responsibilities
    • Perfect the Sanctuary: Clean and style our 16 unique guest rooms to our high "Lark Hospitality" standards, ensuring everything from the linens to the floorboards is immaculate.
    • The "Lark" Look: Expertly make beds, fluff pillows, and arrange curated guest amenities to create a picture-perfect welcome.
    • Detailing & Dusting: Maintain the beauty of our historic interiors, including original woodwork, decorative fireplaces, and modern design accents.
    • Bathroom Brilliance: Deep clean and sanitize bathrooms, ensuring towels are plush and surfaces are gleaming.
    • Lounge & Patio Care: Keep our guest lounge and lush garden patios tidy and inviting for guests to relax in.
    • Maintenance Scout: Keep a sharp eye out for lightbulbs that need changing or minor repairs, reporting them quickly to keep the house in top shape.
    • Warm Hospitality: Greet our guests with a friendly smile if you see them in the halls—we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, residential-style house.
    Qualifications
    • Attention to Detail: You notice the things others miss—a stray thread or a smudge on a window is your mission to fix!
    • Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and/or squat, and move/lift up to 50 lbs; you’ll be moving through our historic three-story home (stairs included!). Must be able to remain in a stationary position or be mobile for extended periods during a shift. Variable environment, exposure to different types of scents/smells, noises, and/or alarms. 
    • Reliability: You are punctual and dependable, understanding that our small, intimate team relies on everyone to be there.
    • Positive Energy: You bring a "can-do" attitude and a sense of pride to everything you clean.
    • Experience: Previous housekeeping experience is a plus, but if you have a great work ethic and a desire to learn, we will train you to be a pro!
     
    About Cambridge Common House

    Perks & Benefits: 

    • Easy Access to MBTA Commuter Rail (we are a 5-minute walk from the Harvard Square Red Line station!).
    • "On a Lark" employee travel discounts across the entire Lark Hospitality portfolio (New England to California).
    • A beautiful, garden-filled workspace in a meticulously restored 1835 historic home.
    • Real opportunities for career growth within a rapidly expanding hospitality group.

    About the Property: Cambridge Common House is a quiet retreat with a luxurious, residential ambiance just steps from the energy of Harvard Square. Behind our meticulously preserved 1835 facade—once the home of the influential Howe family—lies a collection of 16 guest rooms designed by Elder & Ash, featuring richly layered interiors and lush garden patios. As part of the Lark Hospitality family, we celebrate the enduring spirit of Cambridge, where past and present meet. We are a high-impact property that treats our staff with the same care and personalized attention we give our guests.

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