Who We Are
Shorefast is a Canadian registered charity behind social businesses including the award-winning Fogo Island Inn, Fogo Island Workshops, Fogo Island Fish, as well as programmes such as Fogo Island Arts, a leading global contemporary artist residency. Through its work on Fogo Island, Newfoundland, and with other communities across Canada, Shorefast’s mission is to make it possible for local communities to thrive in a global economy. We envision a world where all businesses are social businesses. Do you want to do work that matters and aligns with your values? Join our team and support an innovative model that puts people and place first.
The Opportunity
Our Housekeepers, based at the Fogo Island Inn, are responsible for the care and cleaning of guest rooms and general spaces and responsible for the duties assigned and scheduled to them by the supervisor including laundry and turn down services
What You’ll Do
· Service/clean rooms according to established procedures
· Exhibit Fogo Island hospitality in guest interactions
· Wash laundry and tidy laundry room (guest and Inn), maintain tidiness of laundry room
· Check and clean public washrooms and public areas of the Inn regularly
· Clean interior windows
· Perform turndown service
· Clean staff room and other areas as required
· Other responsibilities as necessary to enhance the guest experience
Qualifications you’ll bring
· Excellent communication skills
· Ability to excel in a deadline orientated environment
· Passion for social business and a desire to make a difference in the lives of others and in the community.
· Commitment to upholding the vision and goals of Fogo Island Inn, Shorefast, and affiliated organizations.
· Sensitivity to the history and culture of rural Newfoundland.
What we offer
· An engaged, progressive, highly supportive, flexible, and collaborative work environment
· The opportunity to work in a thriving social entrepreneurship environment
· A commitment to recruiting, promoting, and training qualified individuals at all levels within the organization.
· Group Insurance Plan (including Health, Dental, Life & AD&D) and Employee Assistance Program
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract, Seasonal
Salary: $15.00-$25.00 per hour
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