Room Attendant Hampton Inn South

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

A hotel housekeeping room attendant is responsible for cleaning, maintaining, and restocking guest rooms and common areas to ensure a comfortable and welcoming environment for guests.Core Responsibilities
Room Cleaning and Maintenance: Room attendants clean guest rooms according to hotel standards, including making beds, changing linens, dusting, vacuuming, and sanitizing bathrooms. They remove trash, clean mirrors, windows, and surfaces, and ensure all amenities such as toiletries, towels, and refreshments are replenished

For check-out rooms, attendants perform a full reset, including stripping used linens, checking for left-behind items, and deep cleaning the bathroom

Guest Interaction and Service: Attendants respond to guest requests, provide additional supplies, and maintain a courteous and professional demeanor. They may greet guests in hallways or common areas and assist with inquiries, contributing to overall guest satisfaction

Inventory and Supply Management: Room attendants manage their cleaning carts, keeping linens, towels, cleaning chemicals, and amenities organized for efficiency and safety. They also check room inventories and report shortages or maintenance issues to supervisors

Common Area Cleaning: Beyond guest rooms, attendants may clean lobbies, hallways, restrooms, and other public spaces to maintain a clean and inviting hotel environment

Safety and Reporting: Attendants report maintenance issues, safety hazards, or damages in rooms and public areas. They follow hotel safety protocols, including proper handling of cleaning chemicals and ensuring carts do not block emergency exits 

Physical and Operational RequirementsThe role is physically demanding, requiring lifting, bending, standing for long periods, and pushing loaded carts. Efficient body mechanics and time management are essential to sustain performance over multiple rooms per shift, typically 12–18 rooms 

Attendants may also perform laundry duties, including washing, ironing, and folding linens 

Skills and QualificationsKey skills include attention to detail, time management, customer service, and basic knowledge of cleaning procedures. Formal education is not always required, but experience in hospitality or custodial work is advantageous.