Overnight Houseman

A pristine environment is the backbone of a great guest experience! Our lakefront resort is a refined, 4-star low-lit lodge overlooking surrounding mountains and Whitefish Lake. You will prepare and keep common areas tidy and to a standard of upscale hospitality. All employees receive perks of $50 rooms at any of our properties, and discount rates at our spa, restaurant, and retail.

 The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, one of Montana's AAA Four Diamond resorts, is seeking an OvernightHouseman to work with our Housekeeping Team for $18 hourly.

OUR COMPANY

The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, an Averill Hospitality Resort, is Montana's premier lakefront, leisure and outdoor activity destination. The Lodge is a 4-star hotel located only 5 minutes from downtown Whitefish and 10 minutes from Whitefish Ski Resort. Our customer experience focuses on authentic Montana hospitality that creates lasting memories. The Hotel is one of several family-owned businesses under Averill Hospitality.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND POSITION PURPOSE:

A Houseman is responsible for the cleanliness of common areas in front and back of house, as well as the restocking and cleaning of restrooms both in the front and back of house.  They also respond to radio calls from the front office and housekeeping team to deliver amenities to rooms (In room amenities, fresh linens, extra pillows, blankets, hangers, robes, slippers, etc.).

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs cleaning duties in all public areas and back of house areas
• Use of houseman carts when cleaning restrooms as well as maintaining inventory of necessary supplies.
• Emptying garbage, removing dirty linens and towels upon request.
• Always carries a radio and responds to any amenity delivery requests.
• Reports necessary maintenance issues to Front Office so a work order is made.
• Responsible for cleaning the Spa every evening after closure.
• Assists with housekeeping as needed for Daily Housekeeping Service for in-house guests.
• Follows departmental policies and procedures.
• Follows all safety and sanitation policies.
• Assist other departments when needed to ensure optimum service to guests. 

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY

Requirements:

• Operating Housekeeping equipment such as vacuums, mops, maid cart, etc.
• Ability and willingness to adhere to all Averill Hospitality policies and ensure departmental personnel compliance.
• Must maintain a positive influence in the community and positive relations with area vendors.
• Teamwork Balances team and individual responsibilities, exhibits objectivity and openness to other views, welcomes feedback, contributes to building a positive team environment, and prioritizes the team’s success above own interests.
• Quality Meets productivity standards, completes work promptly, strives to increase productivity, works quickly and efficiently.
• Guest Service Responds promptly to guests needs and takes ownership of the overall guest experience.
• Professionalism Respectably approaches others, reacts well under pressure, treats others with respect and consideration regardless of status or position, accepts responsibility for own actions, follows through on commitments.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities, exhibits objectivity and openness to other views, welcomes feedback, contributes to building a positive team environment, and prioritizes the team’s success above own interests.

Quality - Meets productivity standards, completes work promptly, strives to increase productivity, works quickly and efficiently.

Guest Service - Responds promptly to guests' needs and takes ownership of the overall guest experience.

Professionalism - Respectably approaches others, reacts well under pressure, treats others with respect and consideration regardless of status or position, accepts responsibility for own actions, follows through on commitments.

SCHEDULE AND BENEFITS:

Standing, bending, stooping, and lifting weights up to and including 20 lbs. may be required.  The hospitality business functions seven (7) days a week, twenty-four hours a day.  In addition, this is a hospitality business, and a hospitable service atmosphere must be always projected.

Averill Hospitality provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, part of Averill Hospitality, offers full time, year-round employment, competitive compensation, and a full benefits package including paid holidays, paid time off, insurance, 401(k) match, and company discounts at Averill Hospitality properties.