HEI views our associates as our greatest resource, and we hire and develop the best. We have a culture of winning; we embrace change, thrive on challenge and always seek to surpass our personal bests. Defined by our unique business platform, our environment is fast-paced, expansive and ever-evolving... yet stable, consistent, enduring. It is a high-performance culture where innovation and entrepreneurial-spirit are evident; initiative and results are rewarded. Our people know they're "in on the ground floor" of a company with all the cornerstones of success in place: experienced leaders, steady investors, a strong track record and long-term career potential. And in turn, each of our associates thrive because HEI's distinctly advantaged infrastructure creates a supportive, educational culture as well as unlimited opportunities for personal and professional success on every level. An engaging, high-energy environment, HEI presents a rare career opportunity: the chance to shape a powerful leader in the hospitality industry.
Responsibilities for this Position
PROPERTY OVERVIEW
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The Renaissance Hotel is conveniently located on the 17th Street Causeway, centrally located for the beaches, downtown and Fort Lauderdale International Airport.
We are an easy commute from Miami or the West Broward communities and the #40 bus line passes right outside our hotel.
Our associates are part of a cohesive team dedicated to our collaborative success and we were recognized in 2006 by Marriott for “Most Improved RevPAR Index”.
The Renaissance Hotel in Fort Lauderdale is proudly owned and operated by HEI Hotels and Resorts, who’s core investment is passionate people.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
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Maintain the hotel rooms and building to ensure safe and clean experience for hotel guests, associates and vendors.
Shifts include 8am-4:30pm M-F; 9a-5:30p S-S; 12Noon-9:30p M-S
Clean bathtub, toilet, sink, walls, mirrors, tiles, counters, and floor surfaces using cloths, mops, sponges, brushes, and/or cleaning agents by extending arms over head, bending and stooping.
Adhere to cleaning procedures and instructions for use of cleaning agents.
Strip beds and make beds, changing bed linens, which may require lifting bedspreads weighing a maximum of 50 lbs.
Dust all furniture, pictures, drawers, window ledges, and shelves thoroughly.
Push and pull vacuum throughout entire room and empty trash.
Replenish amenities, linens, and supplies in guest room.
Sign for room keys, retrieve, push to assigned rooms and restock heavy cart. Visually inspect room for cleanliness and appearance and signify completion for room.
Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
Perform any other job related duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Must be a citizen of this country or possess a valid work permit.
Ability to scrub and scour surfaces, extending arms over head to perform cleaning tasks, and work in confined spaces.
Must be willing to “pitch-in” and help co- workers with their job duties and be a team player.
Knowledge of chemical cleaning agents and operation of various cleaning equipment.
Ability to push and/or pull equipment weighing up to 100 lbs.
Must have the ability to communicate in English.
HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer M/F/V/D
Technical Requirements:
Must live in the local area or within commuting distance.
Compensation
Wage
Highly Competitive Wage
Hours
Full Time, Permanent
Benefits
Paid Vacation
Yes
Personal Leave
Yes
BENEFITS - HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits plan that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most importan
FOR YOUR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELLNESS we offer competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance programs geared to you and your family's needs as well as Vacation/Sick/Holiday benefits.
FOR YOUR FINANCIAL WELLNESS HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life Insurance and Short and Long-Term Disability.
In addition, our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our "YouDecide" and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer
The newly renovated Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Hotel captures a sumptuous and inspired tropical departure, presenting distinctive Caribbean-Colonial decor cataloguing the journeys of the adventurous original Floridians.
We invite you to retrace their exotic excursion and experience all that charming Fort Lauderdale has to offer. Glide along the gentle oceanic breezes and make port with us, just minutes from Fort Lauderdale International Airport, Port Everglades, Convention Center and abundant beautiful beaches.
Our Bistro 17 offers New American cuisine with sultry local flavor in an intimate, tropically themed setting.
If you are hosting an event, our friendly staff is prepared to meet your every need. Make your next Fort Lauderdale hotel adventure uniquely Renaissance, and enjoy all that our tropical paradise has to offer.
Hotel Highlights
Brand New $6 Million Renovation - Completed in December 2008. Four Diamond awarded since 2001, ensures our guests the highest quality consistently delivers Our boutique style offers personalized service without getting lost in a crowd.
Gust Room Highlights
Renaissance's "Revive" bedding with triple sheeted beds and fluffy duvet covered comforters. 36" plasma screen television and in-room safe to accommodate laptop computer Work desk with wireless high-speed Internet access and Marriott's "Jack-pack" technology Mini bar Upgraded bath amenities for a soothing experience & curved shower rod allows more room in bath
Dining
On-site
Bistro 17 New American Cuisine with local flavor in a intimate, tropically inspired setting Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Lobby Lounge Indoor and poolside setting offering lite fare menu, specialty drinks and casual seating Open for lunch and dinner
Business & Meetings
When every detail must be perfect, you can count on our advanced facilities and expert meeting professionals to deliver a productive and successful outcome.
Social Events & Weddings
From joyous celebrations to fairytale weddings, we bring your visions to extraordinary reality.
Why People Like to Work for Us
The Renaissance Hotel is conveniently located on the 17th Street Causeway, close to the airport, the beaches, and downtown Fort Lauderdale.
We are an easy commute from Miami or the West Broward communities. The #40 bus line passes right outside our hotel.
We offer complimentary garage parking for all associates.
The atmosphere of our hotel is fun, energetic, and vibrant. Our guests are a mixture of business and leisure travelers. With our close proximity to the cruise ports we receive many vacationers on their way to exotic ports of call.
The associates of our hotel enjoy working in a fast paced, fun environment where everyone takes pride in providing the best experience possible for our guests.
The Renaissance Hotel offers a fun work environment with many benefits for our team members including employee meals, paid vacation time, paid sick time, 401K plan, hotel discounts, medical & dental insurance, and more!
If you love to deliver exceptional service then come and grow with us!
HEI Hotels & Resorts is a cohesive team creating a legacy as the leading private hospitality owner/operator driven to be recognized by our associates, guests and investors as continually setting a higher standard of excellence. With 28 hotels nationwide under well-known brand names such as Westin, Marriott, Sheraton and Hilton, we are lead by some of the most respected minds in the industry.
At HEI, we are committed to associate development. In order for us to be successful, we need to attract, train and retain the best associates in every market in which we operate hotels. We are dedicated to creating a culture of high energy, high performance, and high integrity with a real commitment to the people who embrace our vision and values.
Join HEI and grow your career with the fastest growing hotel owner/operator in the world.
Awards
AAA 4 Diamonds
Property Statistics
Year built
2001
Number of rooms
233
Meeting rooms
12
Sq. ft. of meeting space
10,000
Number of employees
140
Our top markets
Leisure Group Corporate
Peak season
Dec - Apr
Computer software
Marsha, Micros, Marriott PMS
Number of F&B outlets
2
Food & Beverage Outlets
Restaurants
Bistro
Lounges
Lounge
Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Outdoor Pools: Heated
GENERAL ROOM AMENITIES
Air conditioning
Alarm clock
Bottled water, for a fee
Coffee maker/tea service
Crib
Individual climate control
Iron and ironing board
Luxurious bedding - down comforters, custom duvets, cotton-rich linens
Pillows: down/feather
Pillows: foam
Rollaway bed
Safe
BATHROOM AMENITIES
Bathrobe
Bathtub with spray jets
Hair dryer
ROOM ENTERTAINMENT
Cable channel: CNN
Cable channel: ESPN
Cable channel: HBO
Cable/satellite TV
Color TV
Mini-bar
Movies/videos, pay-per-view
Plug In Panel
BUSINESS AMENITIES
Electrical outlet: desk level
Phone feature: cordless
Phone feature: voice mail
Two-line phone
COMPLIMENTARY SERVICE
Coffee in lobby
Coffee/tea in-room
Phone calls: toll-free
BUSINESS SERVICES
Copy service
Fax service
Full-service business center
Network/Internet printing
Notary public
Overnight delivery/pickup
Post/parcel
Secretarial service
GUEST SERVICES
Cash machine/ATM
Foreign exchange, nearby
Housekeeping service daily
Local restaurant dinner delivery
Newspaper delivered to room, on request
Newspaper in lobby
Room service, 6:00 AM-11:30 PM
Safe deposit boxes, front desk
Valet dry-cleaning
Internet Links
Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Hotel http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/fllbr-renaissance-fort-lau derdale-hotel-at-port-everglades/
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