Housekeeping Houseperson - The Willard InterContinental Washington

Negotiable
Experience
Unlimited
Job Type
Full Time
Location
Portugal, Ave
Job Description

About Us 

style="margin-left:.5in">IHG Hotels & Resorts is one of
the largest hotel companies in the world and one of the world’s leading hotel
and resort companies with a family of 19 brands. Our purpose – True Hospitality
for Good – comes to life in every one of our collections. With luxury
and lifestyle, we are taking it to new heights.

style="margin-left:.5in">Five visionary brands - InterContinental, Regent
Hotels, Six Senses, Vignette Collection and Kimpton Hotels - make up our luxury
collection. Individually, they are icons. Together, they bring unforgettable
and unparalleled experiences to travelers in over 430 hotels and resorts in 100
countries around the world. 

style="margin-left:.5in">Having recently added a host of incredible
properties to our portfolio, we now stand as one of the world’s leading luxury
operators.

Each of our hotels cultivates a distinctive style and ambience where we embrace
every opportunity to give our
guests
 unforgettable and unparalleled
experiences. 

About
the hotel

The Willard
InterContinental Washington, DC is one of the most iconic hotels in the Nation’s
Capital. Since 1818, the Willard InterContinental Hotel has played host to
the world’s social and political elite. Often referred to as the ‘Residence
of Presidents’, The Willard has welcomed U.S. presidents, foreign dignitaries
and celebrities, as well as has been the site of many historic moments in U.S.
history. Located in the heart of the nation's capital on Pennsylvania Avenue,
the Willard continues to be the hotel of choice for heads of state and leaders
of the world's business, cultural, social and political
sectors. 

About
the Housekeeping Houseperson position

   
         First impressions count. To get our guests’
memorable experiences off to an unforgettable start, we’re looking for
a Housekeeping Houseperson who can 
assist room    
                     
 attendants on assigned floors in preparing the rooms 
to
make our guests feel right at home.

style="margin-left:.5in">A little taste of your
day-to-day

Every day
is different, but you’ll mostly be:

  • Clean, store,
    and secure in an organized manner all linens and guest items for
    the rooms
  • Deliver and retrieve items requested by guests
    and housekeeping staff and 
  • Collect dirty linens
    and transport them to laundry area
  • Deliver fresh linens
    to room attendant carts throughout the day
  • May also assist
    with stripping linens from room and/or the cleaning of public areas

What we need
from you


Communication skills - guests will need to come to you with concerns as well
as compliments,  

 
 so you’ll be easy to talk to 

style="margin-left:.5in"> Your problem-solving skills
will turn issues into opportunities, so every guest leaves with great
 

       
        memories 

style="margin-left:.5in"> Fluency in the local language -
extra language skills would be great, but not essential

style="margin-left:.5in"> Literate and tech-savvy - you’ll
need a good grasp of reading, writing, basic math and computer 


   skills

style="margin-left:.5in">What you can expect
from us

We give our people
everything they need to succeed.

From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range
of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full
uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in
the business. 

The hourly pay
rate for this role is $26.27. This rate is only applicable for jobs to
be performed in Washington, DC. This is the starting rate we in good faith
believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may pay more
or less than the posted rate, and the rate may be modified in the future.
An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors
including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications,
experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel
requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational
needs. 

We offer
a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off,
medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and many other benefits to eligible
employees.

You can apply for
this role through the link below (or through the internal career site if you
are a current employee). 

style="margin-left:.5in">Note: No amount of pay is considered wages
or compensation until earned, vested, and determinable.

The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form
of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in
the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at
the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

style="margin-left:.5in">Our mission is to welcome everyone and create
inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring
their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment
opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected
veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support,
and acceptance by always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences,
and perspectives. 

IHG Hotels
& Resorts gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow
and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well,
we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our
myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health,
lifestyle, and workplace.  So, join us and you’ll become part of our
ever-growing global family.

At IHG
Hotels & Resorts, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel
groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good.

Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised
and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of
the journey?

As the world’s first
and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
has pioneered international travel since the 1940s and we are passionate about
sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly
impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors
of the InterContinental®️ brand and to be part of the brand you will have
a thirst for travel, a passion for culture and an appreciation for diversity.
We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on
the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like
to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.


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