Housekeeper - Twin Farms
Relais & Châteaux · Barnard, VT · 1 mo ago
On-siteFull-time
About the role
Located in the serene hills of Barnard, Vermont, Twin Farms is a private, all-inclusive luxury resort exclusively for adults. Set on 300 acres of pristine countryside, the resort is renowned for its Forbes Five-Star hospitality, exceptional farm-to-table dining, and deeply personalized service. Since opening in 1993, Twin Farms has been defined by timeless standards of excellence and a genuine commitment to thoughtful, detail-driven hospitality. Our team members are at the heart of the guest experience, bringing integrity, care, and pride to everything they do.
Responsibilities
- Care for and prepare guest rooms and common areas to Twin Farms service standards.
- Perform room make‑up and turndown service: remove trash and laundry; sanitize and clean bathrooms, fixtures, mirrors, and eating areas; dust; vacuum; make beds; replenish amenities (firewood, toiletries, etc.); reset fireplaces as needed.
- Complete room turnovers: prepare rooms for guest check‑in, including stripping and making beds with fresh linens, cleaning bathrooms, vacuuming, dusting, and restocking amenities.
- Maintain cleanliness and presentation of common areas.
- Provide laundry support as needed: gather and transport linens and laundry; load machines, fold, store, and deliver items as required.
- Inventory and restock housekeeping closets with linens and amenities.
- Maintain department spaces: laundry building, bathrooms, break rooms, and office areas.
- Operate a company vehicle carefully; ensure vehicles are cleared of supplies and refuse at the end of each shift.
- Complete work thoroughly and on time while maintaining service standards.
- Observe and report maintenance issues, missing inventory, or damage.
- Assist with additional tasks as assigned.
Physical Requirements
- Stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
- Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, and perform repetitive hand and upper‑body movements associated with cleaning, bed‑making, vacuuming, and handling linens.
- Regularly lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds.
- Occasionally lift or handle items weighing up to 50 pounds, with assistance or appropriate equipment when needed.
- Regularly climb and descend stairs while carrying linens, amenities, cleaning supplies, firewood, and other items weighing approximately 20–30 pounds.
- Push and pull housekeeping carts, linen carts, vacuums, and other equipment.
- Transport laundry, supplies, amenities, and other materials between guest accommodations and department areas.
- Work throughout multiple buildings and guest accommodations across the property.
- Safely perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the shift.
Qualifications
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to luxury service standards.
- Positive, “can‑do” attitude and pride in maintaining an exceptional guest environment.
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision and strong follow‑through.
- Team‑oriented and comfortable collaborating with other departments.
- Clear and professional communication.
- Comfortable with infrequent use of cleaning supplies and chemicals.
- Safety‑minded and attentive to safe work practices.
- Professional presentation and a guest‑ready demeanor during occasional guest interaction.
- Good judgment, discretion, and the ability to work calmly in a high‑expectation environment.
- Flexibility in schedule as business needs change; holiday and peak‑period availability is typical.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance with employer contributions.
- Complimentary life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement