Working in housekeeping, you are tasked with different combinations of cleaning duties to maintain the cleanliness of each hotel room. You will make sure that the bed sheets are well-arranged and clean and that the bathrooms are cleaned and restocked. As a worker in housekeeping you will be trained on the proper use of prescribed cleaning procedures, solutions, and equipment. You will also have to able to follow the specific hotel standards.
-Duties
In housekeeping, your duties will include complete cleaning operations of all the assigned rooms and other areas within a limited timeframe. Cleaning operations include supplying towels, new linens, toilet items, cleaning and writing supplies, and replacing drinking glasses and also sweeping, mopping, and polishing everything in the areas using hotel cleaning tools. The duties also include cleaning the rugs, carpets, curtains, upholstery and drapery, making sure that window blinds are free from dust and rearranging the draperies to their normal positions. All of the cleaning operations performed should be in accordance with the hotel procedures, cleanliness, and safety standards. As a Valet you will also be helping the chambermaids of flats and do tasks according to the requests of clients (e.g. clean windows, replenish offices)
-Area Description
Casares is a town and municipality in Spain, located in Málaga province, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Sitting on a hilltop between the Ronda mountains, the Costa del Sol and Gibraltar, Casares is one of the most beautiful villages in the province of Málaga, a fact which earned it the status of Historic-Artistic Site in 1978.
-Requirements
Everybody is eligible in working in hotels, but the program is highly beneficial for those studying a degree related to tourism and hospitality. Previous work experience in the same field is considered an advantage.
-Curriculum Activities
You can spend your free time as you like. The scenery around Casares is truly magnificent; it is well worth spending some time to go wandering in the neighbouring region, where you will find a delightful array of flora and fauna, plus you can park at the top of the village at lookout area, or ‘mirador’, to enjoy the view and the country air at your leisure. Things to see in Casares: Visit Blas Infante birthplace, Iglesia de San Sebastian, near the square or climb up via Puerta Calle Arrabal, to the Castle, ruined church, Iglesia de la Encarnación now Centro Cultural Blas Infante, old cemetry. There are also number of signed walks just outside the village. Further afield there are beaches such as the Playa de la Sal which allows dogs and are beautiful and well kept. There are also golf courses in Casares and neighbouring towns.
-Work Day
You will be working 8 hours per day with a break for your meal. There are different shifts at the hotel so you may be working in the morning, evening or night shift. You might have a straight shift (work 8 hours in a row) or a split-shift (work 4 hours first and after a break work another 4 hours).
-Who Can Apply
Students ath want to join our International practice program.This will give you a life changing experience. You will get international working experience which always will be valuable for future employment. You will earn money, meet new people, learn about new cultures, improve language skills, develop communication skills, improve your personality and make unforgettable memories.
