Lodgekeeper Postcard Cabins Starved Rock Ottawa Illinois

Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a remarkable Lodgekeeper for the Postcard Cabins Starved Rock in  Ottawa Illinois

Job Purpose:

The Lodgekeeper’s responsibilities include cleaning, pressing, and folding clothes and other textile articles. You should also be able to keep a record of which items belong to whom.

To be successful as a Lodgekeeper, you should demonstrate excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Top-notch candidates will consult with customers to discuss supplementary laundering-related services that may be of use to them.

Lodgekeeper Responsibilities:

• Sorting, washing, drying, pressing, and folding clothing and other textile items.
• Removing stains from items using the appropriate procedures.
• Performing minor sewing duties.
• Tracking which items belong to whom.
• Keeping an updated inventory of laundry detergents and sewing kits.
• Prepare for the following day’s shift by packing linen bags, preparing welcome materials, re-stocking cleaning kits, and performing maintenance on cleaning equipment
• Tracking maintenance and repairs on laundering equipment.
• Ensuring that the facility remains clean at all times.
• Anticipating and responding to customers' queries, concerns, and complaints.
• Keeping sufficient tokens or change for the washing and drying machines, if required.

Lodgekeeper Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent is advantageous.
• Prior experience in a similar role is preferable.
• Familiarity with cleaning detergents and laundering equipment.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Capacity to lift up to 20 pounds unaided.
• Basic arithmetic skills.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Personable disposition with a knack for customer service.
• Available to work shifts and on weekends.

Other:

• Being passionate about people and service.
• Strong communication skills are essential when interacting with guests and employees.
• Reading abilities are used often when completing paperwork, logging issues/complaints/requests/ information updates, etc.
• Problem-solving, reasoning, motivating, and training abilities are often used.
• Have the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and/or holidays

Salary: $16/hour

Insurance:

Medical, dental, vision insurance available for full-time employees and their families; Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance; Supplemental Life Insurance; and Flexible Savings Account

Retirement:

After 6 months of employment, employees are eligible to enroll for 401k with up to a 5% company match

Paid Time Off:

Vacation Time - 80 hours on your first 3 years of service; Sick Time – 1 hour accrued per 30 hours worked

Paid Holidays:

New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day

Other benefits:

Career Growth Opportunities