Housekeeping Attendant

Role summary

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The Housekeeping Attendant keeps guest rooms, corridors, public areas, and assigned facilities clean, orderly, and welcoming. Typical requirements include a positive attitude, good physical stamina, attention to detail, personal grooming, and the ability to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays. Previous hotel or cleaning experience is helpful but may not always be essential. The successful candidate is expected to follow Marriott and hotel cleanliness standards, handle linen and cleaning equipment safely, report maintenance issues, respect guest privacy, and work cooperatively with colleagues. Reliable attendance, courteous communication, and a genuine commitment to guest satisfaction are important.

About the employer

The Hermitage, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Jakarta is an elegant luxury hotel in the Menteng area, one of central Jakarta’s established and leafy districts. The property combines a restored colonial-era atmosphere with modern accommodation, dining, meeting, and guest-service facilities. As part of Marriott International’s Tribute Portfolio, it operates within a global hospitality network while maintaining an individual local identity. The hotel serves business travellers, leisure guests, weddings, events, and international visitors seeking a refined Jakarta experience. Employees work in a service-focused environment where presentation, discretion, teamwork, and attention to detail are highly valued. Housekeeping colleagues play an important role in protecting the hotel’s standards and ensuring that rooms and public spaces feel comfortable, clean, and welcoming.

Working in Indonesia

Indonesia offers hospitality opportunities across Java, Bali, Lombok, the Riau Islands, and other destinations. Jakarta, on Java, has the country’s broadest selection of hotel, restaurant, tourism, and corporate jobs, while Bali and Lombok provide more resort-focused work. Indonesian culture values politeness, community, religious awareness, and respect for hierarchy; basic Bahasa Indonesia is useful even in international hotels. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living in Jakarta to a slower, more outdoor-oriented pace on resort islands. Housing, transport, and living costs depend heavily on location, with Jakarta generally more expensive than many regional areas. Foreign workers must obtain an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, normally arranged with the hiring company; working on a tourist visa is not permitted. Before relocating, confirm salary, service charge, accommodation, meals, insurance, contract terms, and who pays visa and relocation costs.