guest service agent

room attendant

gouvernant

réceptionniste en hôtellerie

housekeeper

Fairfield Inn & Suites

Very uncleanly, and disorganized management literally had no idea what they were doing and would get upset with employees for doing what there told, yes I’m aware that makes no sense it didn’t to me either. Expected you to work past your scheduled shift UNPAID, management was no understanding in the least or easy to approach, we were expected to clean 16 rooms a day and no matter how messy the room is still expected to finish in time. Benefits are non existence, having to pay a 25$ union fee every pay check and getting twice the amount of taxes if not more taken out of my check than any other job I’ve ever worked at. Cannot have any piercings including TOUNGE which makes no sense at all. I was expected to take out my industrial earring at the top of my ear. Also tips were non existent and the job is just far far far FAR to physically and emotionally demanding to work. You were expected to be on call 24\7 even when you had already worked full hours that week and come in when they pleased. Some people would be working 7 days a week because of being pressured!! Anyways all in all do yourself a favour and NEVER work for this company please I promise you, you will regret it! The kenmount road Fairfield inn in St. John’s Newfoundland was the one I worked at just to be clear!

At Fairfield, a few things you can expect are work, pleasant guests, and $1.00 all you can eat breakfast and free coffee throughout the day. There will always be hours if you want them. Moving on to the negatives; in the ten months I was there, I was never given a salary raise (even after asking after three and four months), nor was I given benefits after 6 months; they did not promote from within the company; your work schedule during the day fluctuated (you would be scheduled from 8-4 and some days wouldn't be gone until 6 or 7 (without warning)); you would be forced to work at a neighbouring hotel if an employee did not show up for work (which happened on a weekly basis, and this meant staying until 6 or 7, which is challenging if you have kids); management, in my experience, had good days and bad days. I only wish the bad days were sparse, as opposed to what they were. Most of the bad days involved staff getting pizza though so that was nice.

My day of work would be going in the morning wait for the supervisor to come in to divided rooms up between housekeeper that are in that day. i would empty trash cans in and out . I learned who to trust and not to trust .Management is fair but needs to listen more to the housekeepers not the supervisor . Workplace is friendly to a point on the guest . The hardest part being a housekeeper is how many rooms you get and if you get a room from a hooker or someone that has done drugs in the room we have to strip everything down and flip mattress and box spring to make sure no other drugs are left behind and vacuum under box spring and around it and also always make sure no trash behind night stands and pullout couch if one is not the room . The enjoyable part is about being a housekeeper is finding a stuffed animal and making some little child happy again and also making friends that don't advantage of you .

Working at this hotel has been an incredibly enriching experience, thanks to the exceptional work culture it fosters. The team here operates like a well-oiled machine, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and mutual support. From management to colleagues, there's a shared commitment to excellence that creates a positive and motivating atmosphere. The leadership's approachability and encouragement of innovative ideas empower every team member. The emphasis on professional development is evident, with regular training sessions that enhance our skills and keep us updated with industry trends. The open communication channels ensure that everyone's voice is heard and valued. The sense of camaraderie and teamwork extends beyond the professional realm, creating a genuine and friendly workplace. It's a testament to the hotel's commitment to cultivating a thriving work environment, making it not just a workplace but a second home.

The only thing i can think that was a positive was the people but they're no match for the massive steaming pile that was literally everything else.
There were a grand total of 4 housekeepers. 4. seriously. And most of the time we only had 3 because one of them was over at the other hotel. Getting 20-25 rooms to clean wasn't unusual. (I've even seen 31) And it's not like these were all stays either, this was a normal day. 
Even with all that, they then decided to give us a management checklist. You know, a list of all the things we shouldn't have to do because it's not our job? Yea, we had to do them. 
At least there was no shortage of hours. 

The people really were great though. Everyone helped each other out when they finished and we all got along really well. *cough* Until they get fed up and quit within 6 months. *cough*

Working at Fairfield Hotel felt like trying to balance on one leg all day long. There is no setting I this position so I had to stand for my entire 8-hour shift.
What made it even tougher was no breaks for the entire 8-hour shift
The training I received was like trying to drink from a fire hose. The managers rushed through it in just two days, and when I couldn't keep up, they made me feel as slow as a tortoise in a race.
To add to the struggle, the pay was only $16 per hour.
What made it even worse is that I had to deal with unprofessional management, they didn’t even know how to speak with their own employees 
To sum it up, my time at Fairfield Hotel was tough. Standing all day with no breaks, rushed training, unprofessional management and low pay made it an experience I wouldn't wish on anyone.

The work environment at this location is extremely toxic. One employee that works the front counter terrorizes the rest of the employees with rudeness and incompetence but do to familial relations nothing is done about it. Constant criticism and negativity from management with absolutely no positive reinforcement. Ownership lacks the skills to be considered professional, well employing a manager with absolutely no management skills. Problems are left for the employees to deal with with no help from management. Brand standard are only followed when it’s convenient for management. If you would like a job with little to no training, no assistance from management, where familial relationships are more important than professionalism, low pay and no benefits this is the job for you.

I would sign in then  stock my cart as I wait for my work sheet to see how many rooms i would be getting that day . Before and after my shift make sure all my cleaning bottles are refilled and all my soaps ,shampoo ,etc are all stock up get rid of my garbage and put a new one on my cart for the next day . i would empty the trash can on the floor and check others outside and in . Clean my rooms that are on my work sheet then give the manager my list so they can mark them down for the computer . sing out then leave to good home . The management is fair with every one. The only thing about the job that is hard when we have to many rooms and have to go up and down the stairs and get them and there is not enough for everyone . The most enjoyable of my job as a housekeeper is get to go home and knowing the I did a great job and the customers are happy .

The job itself is enjoyable, meeting new people, helping guests. That was the only positive working here. The operations manager is rude, condescending, a liar, and goes out of her way to make everyday miserable. Constant changes to the schedule, broken promises, and constant bullying make it hard to enjoy. Don’t even think of advancement as you have to be related to management for that to happen. Ownership seems to ignore the constant turnover that’s a direct result of poor leadership. The rules and expectations change daily as do the paydays for managements convinence. Extreme favouritism and manipulation used against the employees. If management changed would be a great place to work.

I was hired in Dec  at the Marriott in kincardine ontario
I enjoyed working there people were friendly  but two many bosses.  We were told to take our time and clean thoroughly , dishes cupboards, oven etc. But to many rooms to clean aday .for what management wants  you to do in each room , its impossible to do 14 rooms aday especially up and down the elevators constantly as tbere is not enough sheets or towels  to go around. I would do it again if wasnt rushed 6 or 7 rooms a day  no more.one will tell you stuff the other the opposite. To confusing.  But i enjoyed it. If I could or allowed  I would  go back  😀

Top Job Titles	Average salary
Guest service agent 6 salaries reported	$19.10 per hour
Room attendant 3 salaries reported	$19.28 per hour
Gouvernant 8 salaries reported	$18.92 per hour
Réceptionniste en hôtellerie 12 salaries reported	$26.29 per hour
Housekeeper 4 salaries reported	$17.63 per hour

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