Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino is looking for a Houseman (Καθαριστής Δωματίων) to join our Housekeeping team, for season 2025.
Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional.
Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.
Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino is located on the southwest coast of the Peloponnese, one of the most unspoiled and breath-taking landscapes in the Mediterranean, and 45 minutes’ drive from Kalamata International Airport. The beachfront resort comprises of 99 suites and villas, all with outdoor terraces and sea views, along with seven restaurants and bars.
About the job
Based at Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino within the Housekeeping Department in Pylos, Messenia, Greece, the Houseman assists in maintaining cleanliness of the resort areas, to ensure a tidy and without a trace of garbage environment. The Houseman reports to the Housekeeping Supervisor.
As Houseman, you will be responsible for the following duties:
- Clean carpets and upholstery using a vacuum cleaner and/or a special washing machine.
- Clean rooms, corridors and bathrooms.
- Wash walls and ceilings, transporting furniture and turning mattresses.
- Wipe, mop, sand, wax and polish floors.
- Dusts and polish metal surfaces and objects.
- Collect linen for the washing machine from the trolleys of the department.
- Receive linen from the washing machine and store them in the linen closet with order and organization.
- Maintain inventory of supplies.
- Change linen from the beds when requested by the Room Attendants.
- Remove garbage collected by the Room Attendants.
- Check regularly areas and corridors during the day for garbage collection, used linen or other items requested by the department's management.
- Transfer clean linen to the warehouse of the Housekeeping department and replenish linen based on needs.
- Replenish supplies in each storage area of the department.
- Assist maids with weights and special cleaning work.
- Clean common areas according to the procedures set by the department.
- Remove used linen and garbage from the pool area.
- Assist the department by placing bedboards, folding beds, extra beds, etc. according to the procedures set by the department.
- Report lost items and those found.
- Report damaged or problematic items to department managers.
As Houseman, we expect from you:
- EU passport or valid Residence Permit is mandatory in order to work in Greece.
- Minimum of 1 year working experience in cleaning.
- Valid drivers’ license.
Our commitment to you
- Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.
- MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it’s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
- Heath & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.
- Task force opportunities across the Group of Mandarin Oriental. Depending on your role, you may have the opportunities to be selected as a Cultural Exchange Ambassador. CEAs help to spread our unique Oriental heritage and act as role models, demonstrating how Colleagues will work together to deliver on our vision, mission and philosophies.
- Accommodation and laundry of linen, as well as transportation to and from the resort.
- Three complimentary meals per day at our Colleague restaurant.
- Private Medical Insurance.
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