Chalet Housekeeper (Self-Catering Resort) – Permanent

Clean rooms mean good reviews, and this serviced apartment block in Kariega lives on reviews. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

Location: Kariega, Eastern Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

• Strip beds, make them up with fresh linen and square the corners.
• Do evening turndowns with chocolates and curtain closing.
• Report broken fittings, leaks and damage to maintenance.
• Inspect rooms against the checklist before release to front office.
• Vacuum, mop and dust rooms from top to bottom.
• Wash, dry and press linen and table cloths in the laundry.
• Hand in lost property with a written log entry.

• Grade 10 or higher
• Weekend and public holiday work
• You work neatly and notice a hair on a pillow
• Honest and trustworthy around guest belongings

• A supervisor course or time spent running a floor
• Basic first aid certificate
• Chemical handling training

• Monthly award for best room scores
• Meals on duty
• Uniform and protective gloves supplied
• Staff transport from nearby townships for early shifts

• Many hotels recruit through walk-ins at the staff entrance, so ask for the housekeeping office and leave your CV there.
• A clean, clear police clearance helps; mention it if you have a recent one.