Guesthouse Housekeeper

Guests at a boutique guesthouse in Johannesburg CBD will never meet you, but they will judge the stay by your work. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

You'll report in Johannesburg CBD. Relocation is not covered for this one.

• Do evening turndowns, closing curtains and setting out slippers
• Keep your trolley stocked and neat before each shift
• Clean bathrooms, replace towels and restock guest toiletries
• Report maintenance faults like dripping taps or broken lights
• Clean lobby, lifts and public toilets through the day
• Load, wash, dry and press linen in the hotel laundry

• Physically able to push trolleys and turn mattresses
• Well groomed
• Friendly and polite if you meet guests in the corridor
• Quick and thorough, with a target of about 14 to 16 rooms a shift

• Meals on duty from the staff kitchen
• Staff accommodation at remote lodges
• Share of the service charge or guest tips

• Write how many rooms you usually cleaned per shift. Head housekeepers care about pace as much as quality.
• If you worked in a star-graded hotel, say which grading. It tells them the standard you already know.