Housekeeper/Cook

Welcome to Riverbend Retreat, where relaxation and recreation meet! We are a unique, family-friendly Bed & Breakfast in the Tampa area, looking for someone who will enjoy providing an exceptional hospitality for our guests in a beautiful environment.

The Housekeeper Cook is responsible for cleaning all areas of our facility with the additional responsibility of preparing nutritious and healthy meals for guests.

This is a year-round, full- or part-time position and reports to the manager and property owner.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Setting guest access codes and greeting guests
• Tidying and cleaning bathrooms, bedrooms and living areas within time limits
• Cleaning windows, watering household plants, and refreshing floral arrangements
• Keeping patios, pathways, recreation areas and steps clean and tidy
• Covering and uncovering patio furniture before/after rainy weather
• Collecting, washing and ironing laundry. Arranging for dry-cleaning
• Safely maintain assigned housekeeping equipment and supplies
• Report maintenance issues or damages discovered while cleaning/inspecting, ensuring follow-through on the reported issues
• Handle reasonable guests complaints/requests and inform management
• Animal care: cleaning and care for two bunnies and one cat
• Preparing and serving breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Clearing away, tidying, and cleaning the kitchen and rooms where food is eaten
• Keeping kitchen pots, pans and work surfaces clean and in good condition
• Grocery shopping within assigned budgets; maintaining stock control
• Restocking coffee and supplies daily
• Ensuring refrigerator is clean and out-of-date items discarded
• Keeping all areas, including the pantry, laundry room and guest refreshment area organized
• Working with vendors, such as pest control, pool cleaning and yard maintenance
• Comply with health and safety regulation and act in line with company policies and licensing laws
• Carrying out any other tasks that the employer may reasonably ask

Qualifications/Requirements

• Proven working experience in relevant field
• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail, speed, and accuracy; ability to multi-task
• Ability to work independently and remain motivated with a strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Knowledge of English language
• Required to work weekends and holidays

Essential Physical Demands

• Able to lift to 30 lbs.
• Continuously climb, balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, and crawl
• Able to manipulate fingers, hands, and arms to reach, carry, etc.
• Frequent exposure to outside weather conditions

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Tips

Work Location: In person