Job Description & Skills/Qualifications Required

DoubleTree Resort by Hilton is looking for an ambitious, driven and committed individual looking to pursue a career in the hospitality and tourism industry, particularly within the Housekeeping Dept as a Houseman. The Houseman will be responsible for ordering, storing and issuing housekeeping items, with strict control of all items in line with Hilton and the hotel policies and procedures. 

What will I be doing?

As the Houseman, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

  • Maintain par stock in the housekeeping store and ensure that required supplies are available to all floors.
  • Check requisitions against the supplies in the pantry for accuracy.
  • Report to the Executive Housekeeper on differences in quantity or quality of received items, and shortage of supplies.
  • Keep track and update all records of goods received and issued accordingly.
  • Keep an accurate record of the monthly consumption of supplies and store inventory, submitting reports to the Executive Housekeeper with the final figures at the beginning of each month.
  • Check minibar store for any discrepancies and be responsible for the issuance and inventory of minibar items.
  • Conduct daily inventory of the minibar store and operating equipment, raising requisitions for minibar stock and guest supplies.
  • Submit inventories / reports to the Executive Housekeeper at the beginning of each month.
  • Liaise closely with Floor Supervisors and Room Attendants on daily consumption, general store issuance and collection. 
  • Ensure that the storeroom is well arranged and cleaned.
  • Check the storeroom daily and hand over keys before signing out for the day.
  • Offer all possible assistance to guests and respond to guests’ requests.
  • Maintain all equipment in good working conditions.
  • Keep linen room neat and orderly.
  • Maintain a clean work area, good working relationships with team members and all other departments.
  • Report maintenance issues promptly to Engineering.
  •  Adhere to hotel cleaning and maintenance programs.
  • Adhere to the hotel’s policies and procedures, Hilton’s code of business conduct, the hotel’s team member handbook, security and emergency policies and procedures.
  • The Management reserves the right to make changes to this job description at its sole discretion and without advance notice.
  • Carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned.

 What are we looking for?

  • High School and skills training school graduate.
  • 1-2 years of experience in similar capacity with international chain hotels
  • Basic English level to meet business needs.
  • Good knowledge of Housekeeping’s daily operation and cost control. 
  • Knowledgeable of chemical usage for cleaning.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent physique and capable of undertaking manual tasks including heavy lifting
  • Ideally someone who possess both a Full Driver's License and a Boatman License will be a great advantage

Send applications via: Careers at Hilton | Hilton job opportunities

Job Functions

Boatman /Marine /Boat Captain, Driver / Bus/Trucks/Taxis, Housekeeper /Housekeeping, Labourers

Industry

Hospitality & Tourism

Job open to:

Fiji Residents Only