Housekeeping Houseperson - The Willard InterContinental Washington

About Us 

IHG Hotels & Resorts is one of the largest hotel companies in the world and one of the world’s leading hotel and resort companies with a family of 19 brands. Our purpose – True Hospitality for Good – comes to life in every one of our collections. With luxury and lifestyle, we are taking it to new heights.

Five visionary brands - InterContinental, Regent Hotels, Six Senses, Vignette Collection and Kimpton Hotels - make up our luxury collection. Individually, they are icons. Together, they bring unforgettable and unparalleled experiences to travelers in over 430 hotels and resorts in 100 countries around the world. 

Having recently added a host of incredible properties to our portfolio, we now stand as one of the world’s leading luxury operators. Each of our hotels cultivates a distinctive style and ambience where we embrace every opportunity to give our guests unforgettable and unparalleled experiences. 

About the hotel

The Willard InterContinental Washington, DC is one of the most iconic hotels in the Nation’s Capital. Since 1818, the Willard InterContinental Hotel has played host to the world’s social and political elite. Often referred to as the ‘Residence of Presidents’, The Willard has welcomed U.S. presidents, foreign dignitaries and celebrities, as well as has been the site of many historic moments in U.S. history. Located in the heart of the nation's capital on Pennsylvania Avenue, the Willard continues to be the hotel of choice for heads of state and leaders of the world's business, cultural, social and political sectors. 

About the Housekeeping Houseperson position

             First impressions count. To get our guests’ memorable experiences off to an unforgettable start, we’re looking for a Housekeeping Houseperson who can assist room                            attendants on assigned floors in preparing the rooms to make our guests feel right at home.

A little taste of your day-to-day

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:

• Clean, store, and secure in an organized manner all linens and guest items for the rooms
• Deliver and retrieve items requested by guests and housekeeping staff and 
• Collect dirty linens and transport them to laundry area
• Deliver fresh linens to room attendant carts throughout the day
• May also assist with stripping linens from room and/or the cleaning of public areas

What we need from you

● Communication skills - guests will need to come to you with concerns as well as compliments,  

   so you’ll be easy to talk to 

● Your problem-solving skills will turn issues into opportunities, so every guest leaves with great  

                memories 

● Fluency in the local language - extra language skills would be great, but not essential

● Literate and tech-savvy - you’ll need a good grasp of reading, writing, basic math and computer 

   skills

What you can expect from us

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business. 

The hourly pay rate for this role is $26.27. This rate is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Washington, DC. This is the starting rate we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may pay more or less than the posted rate, and the rate may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. 

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and many other benefits to eligible employees.

You can apply for this role through the link below (or through the internal career site if you are a current employee). 

Note: No amount of pay is considered wages or compensation until earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonu