Housekeeper

Division: Blue Water Development 
Location:  Sun Outdoors, Cape Charles, VA
Workplace: On-site
Employment type: Seasonal
Wages:  $13.00 - $14.00
 

Blue Water is privately held and family-owned by father and son Jack and Todd Burbage.

Founded in 2002, Blue Water invests, develops, and manages RV resorts, campgrounds, hotels, and attractions. Blue Water's integrated approach to marketing, revenue management, and operations has quickly established itself as a hospitality industry leader. With dozens of resort-area properties in East Coast states from Maine to Florida and new additions out west in Texas, Montana, and Oregon, the Blue Water family is committed to creating elite assets, delivering exceptional guest experiences, and enhancing the communities we serve. 

INTRODUCTION TO ROLE 

A housekeeper’s responsibility is to perform a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, and polishing. Ensuring all rooms are cared for and inspected according to resort standards. 

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Strong verbal and interpersonal skills
• Work well independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to work on demand
• Interest in providing exceptional guest service
  
  

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Cleaning guest rooms, cabin, and cottage rentals, as well as communal areas and bathhouses
  • This includes dusting, polishing, linen changes, bathroom cleaning and sanitation, kitchen fixture and appliance cleaning, trash removal, vacuuming, or floor cleaning.
• Ensuring rooms and rentals exceed standards and are in working order before guest arrival.
• Provides laundry support as appropriate, including washing, drying, folding, and sorting laundry at the property.
• Making Beds
• Providing onsite guest support, queries, or requests through a high-quality customer service approach. 
• Works cohesively with guest service, housekeeping, groundskeeping, and other departments to exceed guest expectations and achieve company and departmental goals. 
• Adhere strictly to rules regarding health and safety and be aware of company-related practices.
• Ensure the property is clean, orderly, well-manicured, and guest ready. 
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Provides regular and reliable attendance

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

The Housekeeper will report to the Housekeeping Supervisor and work in a team environment.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 
• The employee frequently is required to climb or balance. 
• The employee is occasionally required to talk or listen. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WHAT YOU BRING  

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent 
• Minimum 18 years of age or older
• At least 1 year of hospitality experience in housekeeping

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 
• The employee frequently is required to climb or balance. 
• The employee is occasionally required to talk or listen. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Blue Water is raising the standard of excellence and innovation in real estate development and hospitality with every entity brought on board.

Blue Water Development Corporation is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and is committed to making employment decisions based on merit. We are committed to complying with all Federal, State, and local laws providing for equal employment opportunities and all laws related to terms and conditions of employment.