Room Attendant - Full Time
Alila Hotels · Encinitas, CA · 2 mo ago
Management$22/hrFull-time
About the role
Join the team at Alila Marea Beach Resort, an eco-design resort nestled into the picturesque bluffs of Encinitas. Work in a beautiful coastal setting with South Ponto Beach and Batiquitos Lagoon nearby, and enjoy access to charming cafes, boutiques, and beach enclaves along California Coast Highway 101.
Responsibilities
- Adhere to Hyatt Hotels Corporation guidelines and core values to ensure health, safety, and comfort of colleagues and guests.
- Clean guest rooms to Company and Forbes standards, including making beds, dusting, vacuuming, cleaning bathrooms, wiping down walls, and taking out trash.
- Restock cart with cleaning and sanitization supplies (e.g., cleaning products, mops, wipes, brooms) and replenish chemical bottles.
- Utilize Proper Protective Equipment (PPE) as required for safe job completion.
- Clean rooms within the minutes-per-room guideline (approximately 12-15 rooms per shift).
- Turn in all items left in guest rooms to Manager or Security immediately.
- Report missing/found articles or damage needing immediate attention to the Executive Housekeeper.
- Maintain security of master room key; return it at the end of shift.
- Follow Company policy for room amenities (e.g., laundry bags, hangers, blankets, pillows, bath products).
- Conduct detailed inspections (e.g., checking under beds, dusting lights/switches, reporting damages to Engineering).
- Assist with laundry as needed.
- PM Shift Room Attendants: responsible for up to 14 credits of turndown rooms.
- Provide assistance to other team members and departments to support overall hotel performance.
- Maintain a friendly, cheerful, and courteous demeanor while delivering personalized guest service.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 1-2 years of experience in housekeeping, laundry, and/or janitorial services (preferred).
- Ability to communicate effectively with employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, and service-oriented manner.
Physical Demands
- Frequent: Standing and walking during entire shift; kneeling, squatting, and bending constantly; pushing up to 50 lbs; pulling, lifting, or carrying up to 20 lbs; manual dexterity (hands/wrists); exposure to cleaning chemicals, dust, and odors.
- Occasional: Potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens; interacting with guests (speaking, listening, writing).
Benefits
- 12 complimentary room nights across the Hyatt portfolio.
- Up to 10 vacation days per year.
- 6 paid holidays per year plus 2 floating holidays.
- Hyatt and partner discounts.
- Colleague celebrations, including quarterly awards, BBQs, and holiday parties.
Pay
The hourly range for this position is $22. Individual salaries will be based on factors such as experience and education.