To become a hotel housekeeper, you do not need a formal education, although many employers prefer to hire workers with a high school diploma or GED certificate.
What qualifications do you need to be a housekeeper?
- High school diploma or GED certificate.
- At least one year of experience with corporate housekeeping.
- Excellent working knowledge of cleaning appliances and their operations and proper use of cleaning agents.
- Attention to detail.
- Physical strength and stamina to work extended periods.
What are the qualities of a good hotel housekeeper?
- They're skilled! ...
- They deliver under pressure. ...
- Honesty is their best quality: Guests leave their clothes, electronic devices and valuables in plain site knowing that the housekeepers will be in the room to do their jobs. ...
- They're prepared. ...
- They love their jobs. ...
- They're a team.
How many rooms does a housekeeper clean per shift?
We don't want to wake you up by knocking on your door in the morning, but we have to. On average, housekeepers clean 13 to 15 rooms a day, but it can be as high as 30 at some hotels. And they're expected to clean them all in one eight-hour shift.Sep 24, 2010
How many rooms does the average housekeeper clean?
Housekeepers perform the most physically demanding work, cleaning an average of 10 to 14 rooms a day, yet are often invisible to the typical guest.Nov 24, 2014
How long does it take a housekeeper to clean a hotel room?
Although the amount of time given to housekeepers to clean rooms can vary depending on where they work, it's common to have 20 to 30 minutes per room. Consequences for not finishing in the allotted time can include being written up and being forced to work extra hours.Sep 11, 2020
How many rooms should a housekeeper have?
The housekeeper's job must be most thankless job at any hotel. Housekeepers perform the most physically demanding work, cleaning an average of 10 to 14 rooms a day, yet are often invisible to the typical guest.Nov 24, 2014
How much should I charge to clean a hotel?
Cleaning a room isn't that expensive. Hotels spend about $10 per room for cleaning, according to Emma Atanasoska, a former hotel manager who publishes the industry blog HotelReader.com. That includes the cost of hiring a housekeeper and the equipment and supplies.Jan 6, 2019