Room Attendant; Athenaeum Hotel​/Seasonal

Room Attendant (The Athenaeum Hotel)/Seasonal Employment

Requisition Number: ROOMA
004593

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• Posted :
  December 22, 2025
• Full-Time
• Rate : $16 USD per hour

The Athenaeum Hotel

3 S Lake Dr

Chautauqua, NY 14722, USA

Chautauqua Institution owns and operates the Chautauqua Hotel Company, a historic full‑service comprehensive hotel that has 150 rooms for guests. The Athenaeum Hotel houses the Heirloom Restaurant and the Lobby Lounge. The hotel is open from late April through October for conferences and events and operates fully during the summer season from late June through late August.

Compensation for this position starts at $16.00 per hour and, with demonstrated experience and qualifications, candidates may earn up to $18.00 per hour plus tips.

• Clean hotel rooms as assigned while ensuring standards of cleanliness/safety with direction from the Hotel General Manager, Director of Lodging & Sales, Executive Housekeeper, and/or Housekeeping Supervisor(s).
• Complete daily room assignments and checklists efficiently by completing cleaning tasks from high to low priority within allotted minutes per room without compromising quality.
• Stock wheeled cart with cleaning supplies using the designated sign‑out procedure, fill and label chemical cleaning products as necessary, and transport supplies and linens/towels to assigned areas.
• Execute specific procedures for cleaning hotel rooms during an overnight stay and checkout.
• Pick up trash/debris, vacuum, empty wastebasket, and transport waste to the disposal area.
• Scrub and disinfect bathrooms using designated chemical products, including floor, sinks, toilets, bath/hot tubs, and showers. Polish wooden fixtures, including desks, dressers, and nightstands.
• Remove bed linens with guest checkout (or on guest request) and replace them with laundered linens—no exceptions.
• Replenish supplies/toiletries and communicate product needs to the manager or supervisor.
• Report room maintenance issues, property damages, or safety concerns to the supervisor for resolution.
• Follow outlined procedures to report/log lost guest items for prompt return.
• Adhere to procedures for the use of chemical cleaners to maintain safety standards and prevent damage.
• Comply with OSHA’s Blood Borne Pathogen and Hazard Communication/Safety Data Standards, including proper use of protective equipment when cleaning up potentially infectious materials and/or using cleaning chemicals.
• Interact positively with guests, anticipate needs, and respond promptly to answer questions or resolve concerns.
• Establish and maintain cooperative, productive working relationships with team members.
• Maintain regular communication with the Executive Housekeeper, Housekeeping Supervisors, Front Desk Manager, and/or Front Desk regarding the status of hotel rooms.
• Actively participate in team meetings and training/development programs, including sharing expertise with new hires.
• Report work‑related injuries immediately to manager/supervisor and Human Resources using appropriate Injury Report, even if not seeking medical attention.

Chautauqua Institution’s Referral Bonus Program is a talent‑solution strategy to recruit, develop, and retain a diverse workforce. Chautauqua Institution will provide a $500 referral bonus (less taxes) for active employees who refer a new candidate who is hired and remains employed for at least 90 days from the first physical date of work. For seasonal positions working less than six months, the new candidate must remain actively employed for at least 30 days from the first physical date of work and until the closing date of the season (the last Sunday in August).

Chautauqua Institution and Chautauqua Hotel Company offer flexible schedules—full and part‑time—for seasonal employment during summer operations, starting annually in June and concluding in August. Seasonal employment may be available earlier (pre‑season) and beyond season based on business need and candidate availability. Schedules typically include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as a requirement.

Typical work shifts are eight hours long; shifts can range…