Lobby Attendant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

The Karol Hotel is a boutique hotel located in the Feather Sound area of Clearwater, FL, convenient to the beaches, St Pete, and Tampa. The Karol features 123 rooms and suites, and features Katch Restaurant and Vantage Rooftop Bar, along with ballrooms and conference rooms to host events. The Karol Hotel is part of Marriott's Tribute Portfolio.

Room/Lobby Attendants will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining all interior and exterior public areas to ensure exceptional service to all guests that is consistent and continually in accordance with Marriott's Tribute Portfolio standards. Room Attendants report to the Housekeeping Manager.

Essential Functions

• Acknowledge guests in all public spaces with a warm and friendly greeting
• Take care of any guests' special requests for pre-arrival e.g. foam pillows, extra towels
• Maintain all hallways to ensure they are free from dust and/or scuffs, windowsills, door frames and base boards
• Sweep and/or vacuum hallways daily
• Assist with the cleaning of guest rooms, as needed with Marriott safety requirements
• Clean inside the elevators and polish elevator tracks and landings
• Maintain closets in order and keep par levels to standard
• Keep stairwells and ice machine areas free from debris
• Follow scheduled shifts and follow break and lunch requirements
• Deep clean on rotational schedule using Marriott Hotel standards
• Assist with VIP arrivals
• Assist in the restocking and reorganizing the housekeepers' carts daily
• Report any light outages, broken equipment, or room disparities to manager paying close attention to hallway areas
• Assist guest with any special requests
• Ability to communicate with manager on inventory needs e.g. amenities, pillowcases, bed linen, robes, etc.
• Professional communication while using technology
• Respect all guests, team members, and management by maintaining a positive, friendly attitude
• Ability to interact with guests and share hotel knowledge using personalization, such as using the guest name
• Maintain guest confidentiality following all Marriott hotel procedures
• Report any suspicious activity or unusual items in room
• Report any irregular behavior from guests in public areas and/or in rooms
• Ability to take initiative and handle assignments with limited supervision
• Follow all Marriott hotel policies and procedures as outlined in the team member handbook
• Maintain cleanliness and order of work area such as closets, carts, and housekeeping office
• Personal grooming and appearance to be of a professional manner and fit the hotel theme
• Refrain from cell phone use in public areas (e.g. guest rooms)
• Train and operate all company cell phones and radios in a professional manner to maintain proper radio etiquette
• Distribute necessary items to the assigned housekeepers
• Assist with banquet function of the hotel to include set up of tables and chairs
• Ensure successful performance assisting guests with an exceptional experience to ensure high performing scores on Marriott's Guest Satisfaction Survey

Qualification Standards

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or higher
• Previous hospitality experience preferred
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to use technology e.g. tablets, iPads

Physical and Mental Demands

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to squat and bend
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Ability to lift/push/pull 50 lbs.
• Work on multiple tasks, making appropriate progress towards deadlines
• Able to work independently, take direction, and provide direction to others

What's In It For You?

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance *
• Paid Time Off *
• 401(k) Plan + Company Match
• Discounted Employee Meals
• Marriott Hotel discounts worldwide
• Career Growth – We promote from within!

* For full time employees