Houseperson

Position Overview

The Houseperson supports the housekeeping team by maintaining cleanliness and organization throughout the hotel’s public and back of house areas. The candidate will assist room attendants with supplies and tasks that ensure a high standard of guest satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain cleanliness of public areas including lobbies, hallways, restrooms, elevators, and meeting spaces

Assist room attendants with daily support as requested, such as restocking linens, preparations of carts, restocking of housekeeping closets/storage, removal of soiled linens and waste

Deliver items to guest rooms such as extra towels, linens, or amenities upon request

Remove trash, soiled linens, and debris from guest floors and service areas

Assist housekeeping staff with room cleaning tasks as needed

Report maintenance issues or safety concerns promptly

Follow hotel cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards

Position Requirements

Develop and maintain positive working relationships with other departments.

The ability to communicate effectively in English with guests, managers, and colleagues.

Demonstrate a team-focused attitude and encourage collaboration.

Understand and use safe work practices for all safety precautions including Emergency Evacuation Procedures, Violence in the Workplace, Accident Reporting, OSHA Compliance, and Bloodborne Pathogen Procedures.

Comply with all policies as outlined in the Handbook, Property Supplement, or otherwise issued including time and attendance expectations, uniform and dress code standards, anti-harassment policy, and substances in the workplace.

Attend all scheduled meetings and training sessions.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain standing for up to 8 hours
• Ability to walk the property and grounds frequently
• Ability to move up and down stairs frequently
• Ability to move quickly based on guest needs
• Ability to regularly move and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to use repetitive manual dexterity, such as squeezing, spraying, folding, polishing, scrubbing, dusting, etc.)
• Ability to bend, stretch, and reach frequently, including above head, and repetitively during a shift
• Ability to bend and kneel frequently
• Ability to visibly survey property areas clearly and use an eye for detail to inspect guest rooms for cleanliness
• Ability to communicate and exchange information effectively
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand basic English
• Ability to perform assigned tasks, operate equipment, and complete job duties in a safe manner
• Ability to work flexible hours based on business needs including midweek and weekend days

Required Qualifications

Professional cleaning experience preferred, but not required

Successful completion of background check

Demonstrates strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Expresses sincere enthusiasm for the role and cleanliness

Must know how to prioritize, delegate, and respond in a timely fashion. Able to work under pressure, multi-task, and stay focused while maintaining hospitality.

Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules (including Holidays and weekends) to reflect the business needs of the hotel.

Wage Rate: $27.80 per hour

About The Barnes San Francisco

The Barnes San Francisco, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, is a boutique hotel situated less than a block from Union Square on Powell Street. We offer central, vibrant location, housed in a historic building that previously served as the Hotel Manx, originally opening around 1906-1907. The hotel blends historic charm with contemporary, Italian-inspired décor. As part of the EOS Hospitality Group, we believe in Shared Accountability, Humility & Kindness, Creative Problem Solving, Collaboration & Community and Do Well and Do Good. The Barnes Hotel offers competitive salaries and robust benefit plans.

Full Time Hourly Benefits

• Tiered Medical Plans- Cigna or Kaiser
• Plans include Chiropractic & Acupuncture
• Long Term Disability
• Tiered PPO Dental Plans
• Voluntary Supplemental Medial Plans
• Vision
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO and Sick Pay
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401K Matching Program
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Pre-Tax Commuter and Parking Benefits

Full Time Hourly Perks

EOS Employee Rates plus 50% off F&B and Retail

Hilton Discounted Room Rates

Employee Job Referral Program

Employee Recognition Programs and Appreciation Events

Important Notice

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. The Barnes San Francisco- is an Equal Opportunity Employer without regard to people formerly experiencing homelessness, race, color, creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, veteran status, national origin or ancestry, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. The Barnes San Francisco hiring policies require a background check for all applicants working directly with at-risk populations.