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Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa

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REF48797H

Public Area Attendant | 5 Month Fixed Term

Region

Luxury & Lifestyle



Company Description

Why work for Accor? We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor's limitless possibilities.

About Fairmont Hotels & Resorts: At Fairmont Hotels & Resorts we offer our guests the finest hospitality experience in each of our destinations. We know that to offer our guests the best, we first need to offer our employees the best. That is why you'll find exceptional work opportunities-throughout North America and the Caribbean, Europe and Africa, the Middle East and Asia Pacific-as well as industry-leading training, career development, recognition and rewards, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a celebrated collection of hotels that included landmark locations like London's The Savoy, New York's The Plaza and Shanghai's Fairmont Peace Hotel. Our teams are guided by values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Empowerment: we employ the highest ethical and quality standards, treating all colleagues with fairness and dignity. A community and environmental leader, Fairmont is also regarded for responsible tourism practices and award-winning Green Partnership program. An exciting future awaits!

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Job Description

Scope of position:

Reporting to the Public Area Housekeeping Supervisor, the Public Area Attendant is responsible for ensuring we provide the highest level of cleanliness in all Guest public areas whilst providing exceptional service day and night.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for signing in and out master keys daily.
  • Maintain proper usage of cleaning supplies and equipment.
  • Update and mark all public areas assigned to the PA attendant on their daily check list.
  • Keep all supply closet and stores organized and clean.
  • Empty vacuum cleaner each time it is nearly full.
  • Reports any problems or questions to the PA Supervisor or HSK Manager.
  • Aid guest and colleagues in a courteous manner.
  • Use hands to lift, carry, or pull objects that may be heavy.
  • Understand simple instructions, learn simple procedures and techniques.
  • Perform routine work or the same task daily.
  • To call In Room Dining for removal of trays/trolleys after meetings or events.
  • To report instantly to your PA Supervisor any Lost and Found items.
  • To report any equipment malfunctioning.
  • To report any suspicious persons to Housekeeping office or other parts of the building.
  • To report anything which may be a Health & Safety hazard.
  • Maintain excellent grooming and uniform standards.
  • Read, understand, and follow all department policies.
  • Report all valuables and if the safe is open to the Floor Supervisor and follow the Valuables and safe SOP.
  • Be prepared to carry out any other duties that may occur from time to time.
  • Attend all proposed trainings.
  • Attending pre-shift briefing on each shift.
  • Report any offices or areas that you could not access to clean.
  • Ensure effective hand over with the following shift before leaving.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • Fluency in English (verbal & written) essential.
  • High school qualification preferred.
  • Minimum 2 years experience in a supervisory capacity in a hotel housekeeping environment.
  • Proven training skills.
  • Strong organizational, supervisory and communication skills.
  • Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
  • Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
  • Must work well in stressful, high-pressure situations.
  • Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by coworkers and Guest.
  • Experience in Hotel Property Management System, Opera Cloud desirable.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Ability to prioritize responsibilities.
  • Ability to resolve situations involving guest challenges.
  • Excellent knowledge of Materials Control, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point and Internet usage.

Additional Information

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Diversity & Inclusion for Accor means welcoming each and everyone and respecting their differences by giving priority only to qualities and skills in extending employment and development opportunities. Our ambition is to provide meaningful employment, a warm and welcoming culture, excellent working conditions and to promote the development of all people, including those with disabilities.

When applying, do not hesitate to let us know of any specific needs you may have so that we can take them into consideration.

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