Housekeeper/House Attendant for 10 room coastal inn

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Captain Nickels Inn is a historic coastal inn overlooking Penobscot Bay, offering guests a warm, elevated, and memorable experience in a beautifully restored sea captains home. We are seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Housekeeper/House Attendant to join our team.

This positions primary responsibility is the care and presentation of guest rooms and public spaces.

Position Summary

The Housekeeper/House Attendant plays an important role in both the behind-the-scenes and guest-facing operations of the inn. This person helps ensure the property is exceptionally clean, inviting, and well cared for, while also contributing to a welcoming and polished guest experience.

Primary Responsibilities

Housekeeping & Inn Appearance

• Clean and refresh guest rooms to inn standards, including bedrooms and bathrooms
• Change linens, make beds, dust, vacuum, and sanitize all guest accommodations
• Restock guest room amenities and supplies
• Clean and maintain public areas, including sitting rooms, dining room, solarium, entry areas, and restrooms
• Monitor cleanliness and presentation throughout the property during the day
• Assist with laundry, folding, ironing, and linen organization
• Notify management of maintenance needs, damages, or supply shortages
• Help ensure the inn consistently reflects a high standard of cleanliness, comfort, and presentation

Qualifications

• Housekeeping, hospitality, hotel, inn, restaurant, or guest service experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Reliable, punctual, and trustworthy
• Comfortable being on your feet for extended periods and performing physical tasks including lifting, bending, climbing stairs, and carrying linens or supplies
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and varied shifts as needed

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and carry up to [2540] pounds
• Ability to climb stairs frequently in a historic inn setting
• Ability to perform repetitive cleaning and housekeeping tasks

What We Value

At Captain Nickels Inn, we value warmth, attention to detail, pride of place, and genuine hospitality. Every member of our team helps create the experience our guests remember.