Seasonal Houseperson (October 2026 - May 2027)

The Vineta Hotel, a landmark restored to its 1926 Mediterranean-Revival splendor, reopens two blocks from Worth Avenue in Palm Beach as the first U.S. property in the Oetker Hotels portfolio. The hotel blends historic elegance with contemporary comfort, world-class cuisine, and unrivaled service, aiming to become the pinnacle of Palm Beach hospitality.

About the role

As a Houseperson/Public Area Attendant, you will ensure an immaculate housekeeping experience across all guest accommodations, back-of-house areas, and public spaces, upholding the hotel’s elevated standards and Leading Quality Assurance (LQA) expectations.

Responsibilities

• Clean and stock all assigned public areas, including corridors, elevators, stairwells, balconies, patios, public bathrooms, restaurants, pool area, offices, and service areas on guest room floors.
• Remove trash, wipe down shelves/counters, sweep and mop floors, and transport non-floor closet items to proper storage areas.
• Timely provide linen supplies, stock floor closets, and deliver/retrieve items requested by guests and room attendants.
• Safely and efficiently assist with transporting guest luggage to and from rooms with care.
• Maintain and check equipment functionality in collaboration with the Engineering department.
• Ensure guest privacy during room interventions (cleaning, maintenance, linen delivery).
• Transport room service trays/items in guest hallways to the appropriate location.
• Maintain strong communication and teamwork with all hotel departments, coordinating with Front Office, Maintenance, and Food & Beverage for room readiness and special event cleaning schedules.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations, including proper handling and storage of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Wear appropriate clothing/uniform/PPE for cleaning tasks.
• Inspect furniture for dust, debris, damage, or stains; clean, remove, or report issues to supervisor.
• Dust and clean picture frames, mirrors, fire extinguisher boxes, exit signs, air vents, windows, baseboards, corners, ledges, phones, drapes, doors, planters, lamps, light fixtures, and switches.
• Polish all brass surfaces to a high gloss.
• Ensure security of guest room access and hotel property; turn in lost and found items to supervisor.
• Install cleaned or new drapes, set up cribs and rollaway beds, and transport them to designated rooms; rotate mattresses and box springs per schedule.
• Maintain storage closet inventory of cleaning supplies, linens, and equipment; requisition low-inventory supplies and submit to supervisor.
• Drive company vehicle to and from storage and laundry facilities to gather and deliver linen and supplies.
• Review and prioritize assignment checklists to ensure completion of all duties before ending the shift.
• Maintain personal appearance and hygiene standards to reflect a professional image for guests.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of work experience in a similar role with an understanding of luxury hotel service standards.
• High school diploma or equivalent vocational training.
• Valid, unrestricted, and insurable Florida Driver’s License in good standing.
• Ability to comprehend, read, write, and speak basic English, including workplace policies, job instructions, and safety protocols.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with guests and hotel staff.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
• Capability to access and navigate all hotel departments and facilities.
• Physical ability to frequently walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, climb, crawl, and handle objects/equipment; push, pull, grasp, lift, or carry items up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Excellent training and development opportunities with Oetker Hotels.
• Complimentary meals for hotel staff.
• Complimentary dry cleaning services.