Hospitality

Room Attendant

The President Hotel·Cape Town, Western Cape, south-africa·FULL_TIME
HospitalitydirectorFULL_TIME
-Closes Oct 17, 2026

As we continue our journey toward luxury, we're looking for experienced Room Attendants with a minimum of 2 years' housekeeping experience within a hotel environment for a 6-month fix term contract. Someone who takes pride in maintaining exceptional cleanliness, presentation and guest room standards. If you have a strong eye for detail, enjoy working in a structured and professional hotel environment, and understand the importance of preparing every room to the highest standard, this opportunity is for you. Minimum Requirements - Matric Certificate (Grade 12) - Minimum 2 years' current housekeeping experience within a hotel environment - Previous Room Attendant experience within a busy 4-star or 5-star hotel environment advantageous - Strong knowledge of hotel guest room cleaning standards and procedures - Good understanding of bedroom and bathroom cleaning, linen handling and guest room presentation - Ability to clean and prepare guest rooms efficiently within required timeframes - Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining consistently high standards - Good organisational and time-management skills - Ability to follow hotel Housekeeping procedures and Standard Operating Procedures - Ability to work independently and as part of a professional Housekeeping team - Physically fit and able to perform the physical requirements of the position - Ability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays - Reliable, punctual and accountable approach to work - Professional grooming, presentation and attitude - South African ID - A fully updated CV with contactable reference details is essential What You'll Be Doing - Cleaning and servicing guest rooms according to The President Hotel's Housekeeping standards - Preparing rooms efficiently and accurately for guest arrivals, stayovers and departures - Ensuring bedrooms, bathrooms, linen, amenities and surfaces meet required cleanliness and presentation standards - Making beds and replacing linen according to hotel procedures and quality standards - Cleaning and sanitising bathrooms, bedrooms and guest room surfaces thoroughly - Replenishing guest amenities and supplies according to established room standards - Ensuring every completed room is clean, organised and professionally presented before being released - Maintaining a well-stocked and organised Housekeeping trolley throughout the shift - Managing linen, guest amenities and cleaning supplies responsibly - Assisting with the cleaning of corridors, service areas and designated public spaces when required - Identifying and reporting maintenance issues, damaged items and room defects promptly - Reporting lost property and following hotel Lost and Found procedures - Responding politely and professionally to guest requests when approached - Escalating guest concerns or requests to the appropriate team member when required - Following hotel hygiene, health and safety procedures at all times - Working closely with Housekeeping colleagues and other hotel departments to support smooth daily operations - Maintaining productivity while ensuring attention to detail and quality are never compromised - Ensuring every guest room reflects the professional and elevated standards expected at The President Hotel Why Join The President Hotel - Be part of Cape Town's Most Loved Hotel - Work within a professional, high-volume 349-room hotel environment - Develop your Housekeeping skills while maintaining exceptional guest room standards - Gain experience within a structured and professional hotel operation - Play a key role in our exciting journey toward luxury - Work alongside passionate hospitality and Housekeeping professionals - Enjoy a competitive salary

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Company

The President Hotel

Location

Cape Town, Western Cape, south-africa

Employment

FULL_TIME

Experience

director

Valid until

October 17, 2026

Created

October 13, 2026

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