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House Attendant / Houseperson / Public Area Attendant

Mainsail Lodging & Development
Mainsail Lodging & Development, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 1 Jul 2025

About the role

We’re looking for enthusiastic, fun, and energetic people who take the work seriously, but not themselves. Let’s see if we’re a fit. We hope so.
 

About the Fenway Hotel

Originally opened in 1927, The Fenway Hotel is an icon of the jazz age, playing host to notable explorers, artists, politicians, musicians and living legends in its time as an operating hotel.

The Fenway Hotel overlooks the beautiful Dunedin Channel offering views of breathtaking sunsets and gorgeous Florida waters. This Historic Jazz inspired property is a part of the Marriott Autograph Collection group. We’ve created a homage to Dunedin’s rich music history and a destination for those to get carried away in their own verse. It’s time to write your own tune with us and join the band at Dunedin’s very own jazz inspired boutique hotel. Can you sing along? Apply today!

Voted a Top Workplace! Mainsail Lodging & Development was named a 2025 Top Workplace by the Tampa Bay Times—a reflection of our positive culture, growth opportunities, and commitment to our team. Join us!

Overview of the Role

The House Attendant is responsible for assisting the housekeepers as well as banquet personnel with their every day operational materials, amenities, and mini bar items to ensure exceptional service to all guests that is consistent and continually in accordance to the Marriott Autograph Collection standards under the franchise of Mainsail Lodging & Development. Duties include cleaning and maintaining all interior and exterior public areas.

***Evening and weekend availability is required. This role is primarily 2nd shift.

What you’ll do

  • Strip the rooms in preparation for cleaning
  • Acknowledge guest in all public spaces with a warm and friendly greeting 
  • Distribute the necessary items to the assigned housekeepers 
  • Assist with banquet function of the hotel to include set up of tables and chairs 
  • Take care of any guest's special requests for pre-arrival e.g. foam pillows, extra towels 
  • Maintain all hallways to ensure they are free from dust and/or scuffs, windowsills, door frames and base boards 
  • Sweep and/or vacuum hallways daily 
  • Clean inside the elevators and polish elevator tracks and landings 
  • Maintain closets in order and keep par levels to standard 
  • Assist with the maintenance of the mini bar selections to par levels
  • Keep stairwells and ice machine areas free from debris 
  • Follow scheduled shifts and follow break and lunch requirements 
  • Deep clean on rotational schedule 
  • Assist Operations with VIP arrivals 
  • Assist in the restocking and reorganizing the housekeepers’ carts daily 
  • Report any light outages, broken equipment, or room disparities to manager paying close attention to hallway areas 
  • Assist guest with any special's requests 
  • Ability to communicate with manager on inventory needs e.g. amenities, pillow cases, bed linen, robes, etc. 
  • Professional communication while using technology 
  • Respect all guests, team members, and management by maintaining a positive, friendly attitude 
  • Ability to interact with guests and share hotel knowledge using personalization, such as using the guest name 
  • Maintain guest confidentiality following all hotel procedures 
  • Report any suspicious activity or unusual items in room 
  • Report any irregular behavior from guests in public areas and/or in rooms 
  • Ability to take initiative and handle assignments with limited supervision 
  • Follow all hotel policies and procedures as outlined in the team member handbook 
  • Maintain cleanliness and order of work area such as closets, carts, and housekeeping office
  • Ensure successful performance assisting guests with an exceptional experience to ensure high performing scores on the GSS according to Marriott 
  • Other duties as assigned

What you have

  • High School diploma or higher 
  • Evening and weekend availability is required
  • Previous hospitality experience preferred 
  • Excellent customer service skills 
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written 
  • Ability to use technology e.g. tablets, iPads  

Physical Demand

  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time 
  • Ability to squat and bend 
  • Ability to communicate clearly 
  • Corrected vision to normal range 
  • Ability to work long hours as needed 
  • Ability to lift / push / pull 50 lbs. 

Mental Demands 

  • Make sound judgments quickly 
  • Work

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