A legendary luxury hotel in the heart of Kyoto is looking for a meticulous housekeeping inspector to join their team on a full time basis. This role is perfect for someone who takes pride in ensuring every guest room, public area, and pool meets the highest quality standards before guests arrive. You will inspect cleaned rooms, run sold room reports, identify discrepant rooms, prioritize cleaning tasks, and update room status. You will also assist housekeeping management, coordinate daily operations, and serve as a liaison between housekeeping, engineering, front office, and laundry. If you have experience in hotel housekeeping, strong attention to detail, physical stamina to lift up to 25 kilograms, and the ability to communicate clearly and professionally, this full time position offers competitive monthly pay, the chance to work for a world renowned brand, and a supportive team environment. The primary keyword housekeeping inspector appears naturally here because that is exactly who we need.
About the Company
The Ritz Carlton Kyoto is a prestigious hotel located at Kamogawa Nijo Ohashi Hotori, offering unparalleled luxury and service. As part of Marriott International, The Ritz Carlton is known for its Gold Standard of hospitality, creating lasting memories for guests from around the world. The company values creativity, thoughtfulness, and compassion. They believe in providing opportunities for employees to be their best selves. The Ritz Carlton brand is a global leader in luxury hospitality, and joining this team means being part of a culture that celebrates diversity, inclusion, and excellence. The hotel features stunning views of the Kamogawa River and is situated in a culturally rich area of Kyoto.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect guest rooms, public areas, pools, and other facilities after cleaning to ensure they meet quality standards.
- Execute sold room reports, verify room status, identify discrepant rooms, and prioritize cleaning assignments.
- Assist housekeeping management with daily operations, including employee hiring, training, scheduling, evaluation, counseling, discipline, motivation, and coaching.
- Communicate and coordinate between housekeeping, engineering, front office, and laundry departments.
- Work with the front desk to document and resolve issues related to discrepant rooms.
- Prepare and distribute room assignment changes and communicate any issues to the next shift.
- Complete required documentation and follow all company safety and security policies, reporting equipment problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries.
What You Need to Qualify
Previous experience in hotel housekeeping or a related role is preferred. You must have strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks. Physical ability to move, lift, carry, and place objects weighing up to 25 kilograms without assistance, and heavier objects with assistance, is required. You must be able to push or pull loaded housekeeping carts and other work related equipment over sloping or uneven surfaces. You need to reach overhead and below the knees, bend, twist, pull, and stoop. You must be able to stand, sit, kneel, or walk for entire work shifts, and have the dexterity to grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying sizes and weights. Basic computer skills to enter and retrieve work related information are necessary. You must be able to read and visually verify information in various formats. A positive attitude, clear communication skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality are essential. You must be eligible to work in Japan.
Salary and Benefits
The monthly salary for this Housekeeping Inspector position ranges from 220,000 to 280,000 Japanese yen based on experience, which aligns with current market rates for supervisory housekeeping roles in luxury hotels in Kyoto. This is a full time non management position. Benefits include health insurance, pension contributions, paid time off, employee discounts at Marriott properties worldwide, and free meals during shifts. Uniforms are provided. You will also receive training and development opportunities within the Ritz Carlton and Marriott network. The work environment is supportive and professional, with a focus on work life balance.
How to Apply
To apply for this Housekeeping Inspector role at The Ritz Carlton Kyoto, visit the Marriott careers website and search for job number 26044305. Submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your housekeeping experience and attention to detail. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. If you are ready to represent the gold standard of luxury hospitality, do not wait. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.