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Grace Wanjiru

Grace Wanjiru

Jeddah

Summary

Dedicated and safety-conscious professional with extensive experience at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, excelling in cleaning proficiency and guest relations. Proven ability to maintain high cleanliness standards and respond swiftly to guest needs, ensuring a welcoming environment. Skilled in chemical handling and committed to continuous improvement in sanitization practices and above all am very willing to learn the unknown.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Public Area Attendant

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel
08.2024 - Current
  • Cleared rubbish and debris from lobby, elevators, stairways, and hallways to uphold cleanliness.
  • Assisted in maintaining safe work environment for team members and guests through visual inspection of common areas during shift.
  • Preserved cleaning equipment and reported maintenance issues to supervisor.
  • Practiced safe work habits, wore protective safety equipment and followed company standards to maximize safety and prevent accidents.
  • Handled hazardous cleaning supplies to remove dirt, dust, grease, and film from surfaces according to proper procedures and labeling.
  • Maintained floor cleaning and waxing equipment.
  • Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
  • Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
  • Kept public pathways clear of safety hazards and spills with regular checks and attention.
  • Cleaned walls and ceilings with special reach tools following regular schedule.
  • Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate Garbage room.

WHEN WORKING IN POOL AREA AND SPA

  • Moved umbrellas and lounge chairs at request of guests.
  • Collected and replenished pool towels while monitoring inventory to minimize loss.
  • Assisted in organizing and implementing recreational activities and programs.
  • Observed recreational users to detect safety concerns and prevent ongoing violations.
  • Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.moping time to time water splashing from the pool.
  • Dry vacuuming spa to keep its areas free from free falling hairs and oils during operations
  • Organized and restocked housekeeping carts at end of each shift to prepare for next shift.
  • Replenished toilet paper, soaps and shampoos in hotel guest rooms to provide adequate toiletries for guests.
  • Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens vacuuming floors and restocking bathroom items.
  • Dusted picture frames and wall hangings with cloth.
  • Hand-dusted and wiped down office furniture, fixtures, and window sills to keep areas clean and comfortable.

WHEN ASSIGNED TO GUESTS ROOM WITH SENIOR STAFF

  • Operated electronic backpack vacuums and floor sweepers.
  • Removed bed sheets and towels from rooms and pre-treated stains to maintain and restore linen condition.
  • Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies, and corridors.
  • Restocked cleaning storage cabinets, carts and baskets for easy use.
  • Checked guest rooms to identify damages or maintenance needs and reported to supervisor for prompt response.

Housekeeper

Riu Palace Zanzibar
02.2022 - 06.2024
  • Supplied clean linens and picked up and delivered soiled linens from residential areas to laundry.
  • Assisted housekeeping department with cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing.
  • Met requests for guests for extra towels, ice buckets, pillows and blankets.
  • Restocked room supplies such as drinking glasses, soaps, shampoos, writing supplies and minibars.
  • Prepared rooms with top-notch standards every time.
  • Dusted and polished surfaces to achieve attractive shine.
  • Replenished guest room toiletries such as soap, shampoo, and paper products.
  • Inspected lobbies, rooms, halls and offices to determine levels of cleanliness.
  • Inspected condition of all vacant rooms at beginning of shift.
  • Handled guest complaints about housekeeping services and referred problems to management.
  • Made beds quickly to maximize team efficiency.
  • Removed soiled sheets, washcloths and towels.
  • Responded to cleaning emergencies on behalf of guests with speed, ease and confidentiality.
  • properly channeling of lost and found happened

Education

No Degree - Housekeeping And Accommodation Management

National College of Tourism
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

High School Diploma -

Riamukurwe Secondary School
Kenya
11-2021

Skills

  • Safety awareness
  • Cleaning proficiency
  • Deep cleaning
  • Continuous improvement
  • Checklists and recordkeeping
  • Flexibility
  • Sanitization practices
  • Restocking supplies
  • Cleaning techniques
  • Guest relations
  • Chemical handling

Languages

English
Full Professional
Arabic
Professional Working

Timeline

Public Area Attendant

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel
08.2024 - Current

Housekeeper

Riu Palace Zanzibar
02.2022 - 06.2024

No Degree - Housekeeping And Accommodation Management

National College of Tourism

High School Diploma -

Riamukurwe Secondary School
Grace Wanjiru