Room Attendant

Role summary

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The Room Attendant is responsible for cleaning and preparing guest rooms, bathrooms, corridors, and related areas to Marriott and Luxury Collection standards. Duties include changing linens, replenishing amenities, reporting maintenance issues, respecting guest privacy, and handling lost property according to hotel procedures. Candidates should be physically fit, detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable working on their feet for extended periods. Previous hotel housekeeping experience is preferred, although motivated applicants may receive training. Good personal presentation, teamwork, courteous guest service, and basic communication skills are expected. The role also requires flexibility to work rotating shifts, weekends, and public holidays while following health, safety, hygiene, and sustainability procedures.

About the employer

The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok is a five-star Marriott International property located in the city’s Wireless Road district. Set in the former Kandhavas Palace, the hotel combines refined Thai heritage with contemporary luxury and offers guestrooms, suites, restaurants, meeting facilities, a spa, and leisure amenities. As part of The Luxury Collection, it focuses on distinctive local experiences, highly personalized service, and elegant hospitality for international and domestic guests. Employees work within Marriott’s global standards while delivering warm, culturally informed service. The hotel is close to embassies, shopping areas, restaurants, and public transport, making it a prominent workplace in Bangkok’s upscale hospitality sector. Benefits may include staff meals, uniforms, training, medical or insurance coverage, service charge participation, and career opportunities within Marriott, depending on employment terms.

Working in Thailand

Thailand offers hospitality opportunities across Bangkok, Phuket, Koh Samui, Krabi, Pattaya, and other resort destinations. Housekeeping, food and beverage, front office, wellness, and guest-service roles are commonly available, with earnings often supported by service charges and benefits. Thai culture values politeness, respect for elders, modest presentation, and the customary wai greeting. Life can range from busy urban living in Bangkok to a slower beach lifestyle on islands such as Phuket or Koh Samui; costs are generally lower than in many Western countries, though tourist islands can be expensive. Foreign workers normally need an appropriate Non-Immigrant B visa and a Thai work permit arranged with employer support before working legally. Check passport, qualification, medical, and police-clearance requirements. Secure written employment terms and confirm accommodation, transport, insurance, and service-charge arrangements before relocating.