WHO IS GEORGE?
The Dover George the Flagship property of the Port Dover Collection; a design centric and detail obsessed new hospitality company committed to bringing luxury accommodations, events and culinary experiences to one of the last truly undiscovered corners of Southwest Ontario. Located on the shores of Lake Erie in Port Dover, The Dover George is Norfolk County’s first and only luxury boutique hotel & culinary event centre.
WHO IS GEORGE LOOKING FOR?
There is currently a housekeeping position available at the Dover George.
SENIOR HOUSEKEEPER: Part-time (ideally with Tues. & Wed. availability)
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The candidate for this senior position will be expected to complete the tasks listed below to George's exacting standards independently with minimal supervision.
The senior housekeeper will also be required to supervise the work of any junior housekeeping staff.
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George is looking for someone to...
- Ensure the cleanliness of the property, and in particular the guest rooms and common spaces.
- Always provide professional, welcoming, and attentive service to guests and in working with other staff.
- Prepare guest suites for new arrivals after check-out, and ensure that luxury standards of fit & finish are met.
- Manage and maintain George's supply of clean linens
- Report to the owners any maintenance concerns, low/missing inventory, suspicious circumstances, or any issues that may arise.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
The responsibilities would include, but may not be limited to the task below.
On any given day you could be...
- Doing laundry (wash / dry / iron / fold)
- Stripping, resetting & restocking rooms to get them ready for new guests
- Making beds to George's exacting standards
- Vacuuming, sweeping, and moping floors throughout the property
- Cleaning and disinfecting bathrooms (yup... that means toilets too!)
- Maintaining stock levels of linens, towels, amenities & cleaning supplies.
- Doing MORE laundry...
- Cleaning & dusting of furniture, millwork, fixtures, decorations, etc.
- Helping with clean up and basic food plating / preparation during breakfast service.
- Washing dishes by hand or using our commercial dishwasher.
- Minor yard work & exterior cleaning when needed (weeding, watering…etc)
- Monitor and direct Junior Housekeeping staff as needed
- Identifying, assessing, and addressing any areas that need extra attention.
We'll need you to...
- Maintain a professional appearance and a positive, self-starting attitude!
- Function effectively and collaboratively with others as part of a team.
- Work independently, proactively and competently without immediate or constant supervision.
- Show a borderline obsessive attention to detail and a desire to provide the best possible experience for guests.
- Embrace and nurture a curiosity and appreciation of luxury goods and lifestyle.
Requirements
- Previous Housekeeping experience is a valuable asset.
- Food handling certification is an asset.
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks and responsibilities.
- Must be able and comfortable with light to medium lifting, regular use of stairs, standing and walking for extended periods of time, using step ladders, and performing manual cleaning duties.
- Available to work days begining as early as 7am, but hours can be flexible based on bookings.
- Able to work Tuesdays and Wednesdays, as well as occasional evenings and holidays, and weekends.
- Must reside within commuting distance of the Dover George and provide your own transportation.
So if laundry & cleaning are your jam...
Send us your resume and cover letter to let us know why you are the right candidate for the job.
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POSITIONS PAY $20-25/hr
based on experience, ability & attitude
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We will do our best to reply to all applicants, but we are a small team and may need to prioritize communicating with selected candidates.
If you do not hear back from us regarding your application you are welcome to follow up.
Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 4 months
Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Port Dover, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Language:
Work Location: In person
