Room Attendant

Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi is looking for a Room Attendant to join our Housekeeping Team.

Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional.

Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognized for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.

Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi is the definition of an unrivalled Arabian fantasy. From a 1.3km pristine private beach, landscaped pools and a private marina overlooking a natural bay, the hotel is located in the heart of Abu Dhabi and perfect for a once-in-a-lifetime holiday or for events and meetings that make a statement, with some of the city’s largest hotel conference centers. Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi offers award-winning 5-star luxury hospitality and authentic local experiences with 390 luxurious rooms and suites along with award-winning culinary cuisines.

About the job

Under the supervision of the housekeeping manager, the Room Attendant is responsible for cleaning guest rooms, corridors, floor public areas and pantries according to standards established by the hotel.

As a Room Attendant, you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Clean assigned guest rooms according to standards established by the hotel. It involves, but not limited to, making the bed, dusting the room and furniture, replenishing guest room and bath supplies, cleaning the bathroom, vacuuming the carpet.
• Whilst cleaning the room, verify that all is in proper condition and order of functioning and reports to Supervisor any items that need repair.
• Clean corridors and floor public areas around guest rooms assigned. Also maintain cleanliness of equipment and pantries.
• Keep informed of hotel product and service knowledge in order to answer guest questions.
• Answer all guest questions / requests in a friendly and caring manner, take appropriate actions or if needed, refer the matters to the relevant persons to handle. It may be providing information, giving an extra item such as a towel, etc.
• Write down on their assignment sheets relevant information for record purposes and possible future inquiries. At the end of shift, report special attention guest, unusual situations, incidents that need follow up, to ensure consistency and guest satisfaction.
• Verify the physical status of room and updates Order Taker of any discrepancies found.
• Report at once to Supervisor and Order Taker lost and found items and coordinates with Order Taker when to bring items down.
• Provide the turn down service to assigned guest rooms according to standards established by the hotel. It involves, but not limited to, turning down the bed, replenishing guest room and bath supplies and cleaning the bathroom if necessary. Help control guest and cleaning supplies to save costs.
• Clean assigned guest rooms, the late check out and late service required by guests, according to standards established by the hotel. It involves, but not limited to, making the bed, dusting the room and furniture, replenishing guest room and bath supplies, cleaning the bathroom, vacuuming the carpet.
• Whilst cleaning the room, verify that all is in proper condition and order of functioning and report to Supervisor any items that need repair.
• Clean corridors and floor public areas around guest rooms assigned. Also maintain cleanliness of equipment and pantries.
• Keep informed of hotel products and services knowledge in order to answer guest questions.
• To keep uniform neat and clean and ensure good personal grooming and hygiene in accordance with the standards of Emirates Palace.
• Any other duties, which may be assigned to you from time to time as directed by your supervisor or Manager.

As Room Attendant, we expect from you:

• Minimum of 1-year experience in a similar role with preferable previous experiences in a four and five-star hotel.
• Basic High school (10 years of schooling), Diploma or vocational training in hospitality.
• Basic English communication skills.
• Good personality and positive attitude, energetic, friendly, flexible, motivated, and able to work independently.

Our commitment to you

• Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.
• MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it’s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
• Heath & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.
• Retirement Plans. When you show commitment to us, we reciprocate. We offer different retirement plans depending on the length of your service and your role.

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