Evening Housekeeper (Public Areas) - Clayton Hotel Amsterdam American
An opportunity to work in Amsterdam's famous hotel at the lively Leidseplein. Do you take pride in keeping spaces sparkling, welcoming, and safe? Are you looking for an evening shift role in one of Amsterdam's most iconic hotels? Then you might be the Evening Housekeeper we are looking for at Clayton Hotel Amsterdam American.
Set in the vibrant capital city of the Netherlands, Clayton Hotel Amsterdam American, now part of Dalata Hotel Group, is a 4-star, 173-bedroom hotel with an extensive food and beverage offering, including the famous Café Americain and Bar Americain. Located on Leidseplein, in one of the most famous Art Nouveau buildings in Amsterdam, we provide a unique and memorable experience for our guests.
Objective of the Role
As an Evening Housekeeper, you will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining the hotel's public areas during the evening hours. From the lobby and hallways to restrooms and back-of-house areas, you will help ensure our hotel is clean, safe, and inviting at all times. Your role is essential in creating a positive first and lasting impression for our guests, keeping the atmosphere warm and welcoming.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Clean and maintain public areas such as the lobby, hallways, elevators, restrooms during evening hours.
- Ensure the fitness centre and staff areas are tidy, stocked, and ready for use.
- Empty bins, sweep, mop, dust, and vacuum as required.
- Replenish supplies in public restrooms and other service areas.
- Respond promptly to any guest requests or housekeeping needs in public spaces.
- Report any maintenance or safety issues immediately.
- Greet and assist guests in a courteous and professional manner, providing directions or assistance where possible.
- Follow all company standards, health & safety, and security procedures.
- Light linen room tasks, such as washing and drying, and issuing of chefs uniforms.
Requirements
Experience, Education, and Certifications
- Secondary school degree preferred and/or at least one year of experience in a similar housekeeping or service role.
Skills
- Ability to read and follow simple instructions in English; additional languages are a plus.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
- Professional and courteous manner with guests and colleagues.
Physical Demands
- Ability to move around the hotel for extended periods (standing, walking, bending, kneeling).
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks, such as lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying up to 25 kg.
- Ability to tolerate exposure to cleaning chemicals, heat, cold, and noisy environments.
What You Can Expect from Us:
- A dynamic, friendly, and people-focused team and work environment;
- Development Opportunities through our Dalata Academy- support your career journey
- Uniform
- Meals on duty
- 50% Off F&B in all properties
- €/£60 employee rate on rooms for all Dalata-owned hotels across Ireland, UK, Germany & the Netherlands.
- 30% off Friends & Family rate
- Extra AL day for every year worked (5 days to a maximum of 5 days)
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Staff events and recognition schemes
- Travel allowance as from 10 km
- In-House Experience after probation period, where you can spend a night in the hotel free of charge
About our culture:
Dalata Hotel Group - we bring the heart of hospitality to every hotel we own and operate. As Ireland's largest hotel operator, we see our growth and expansion plans as a way of spreading our unique way of caring for our guests further around the world, bringing better experiences to more people. Currently the Dalata difference can be felt at each of our hotels in Ireland, the UK, Germany & the Netherlands, and we'll keep expanding this further, focusing on key UK cities, Dublin and Continental Europe.
We lead through our Dalata values of "Our People, Our Fairness, Our Service and Our Individuality". If you have the right attitude and energy you will have great opportunities to progress within the group. Our company is a place where you can do great things - individually and as a team. You will have the opportunity to develop your talent, be recognised and rewarded for your commitment and pursue a fulfilling career. We also have a number of unique and recognised training programmes to aid your professional and personal development and pride ourselves on creating an objective, supportive and fair working environment for our employees.
Dalata Hotel Group Plc is an Inclusive Employer. We actively encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply to be part of our team. However, we understand everyone's needs are different; therefore, if you require any accommodations with this application process, please highlight your needs when you are completing your application process.
Do you meet all our expectations? Or can you convince us why you are the best fit for this position? Send us your motivation and C.V.
Requirements
Experience, Education, and Certifications
- Secondary school degree preferred and/or at least one year of experience in a similar housekeeping or service role.
Skills
- Ability to read and follow simple instructions in English; additional languages are a plus.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
- Professional and courteous manner with guests and colleagues.
Physical Demands
- Ability to move around the hotel for extended periods (standing, walking, bending, kneeling).
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks, such as lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying up to 25 kg.
- Ability to tolerate exposure to cleaning chemicals, heat, cold, and noisy environments.