Do you believe that a perfectly made bed and a sparkling room are the keys to a great stay?
Join our team at Cambridge Common House, an elegant 16-room guest house just steps from Harvard Square.
As a Housekeeper, you are the heart of our operations, ensuring that our historic **** home remains a spotless and soulful retreat for every guest.
Responsibilities
Perfect the Sanctuary: Clean and style our 16 unique guest rooms to our high "Lark Hospitality" standards, ensuring everything from the linens to the floorboards is immaculate.
The "Lark" Look: Expertly make beds, fluff pillows, and arrange curated guest amenities to create a picture-perfect welcome.
Detailing & Dusting: Maintain the beauty of our historic interiors, including original woodwork, decorative fireplaces, and modern design accents.
Bathroom Brilliance: Deep clean and sanitize bathrooms, ensuring towels are plush and surfaces are gleaming.
Lounge & Patio Care: Keep our guest lounge and lush garden patios tidy and inviting for guests to relax in.
Maintenance Scout: Keep a sharp eye out for lightbulbs that need changing or minor repairs, reporting them quickly to keep the house in top shape.
Warm Hospitality: Greet our guests with a friendly smile if you see them in the halls—we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, residential-style house.
Qualifications
Attention to Detail: You notice the things others miss—a stray thread or a smudge on a window is your mission to fix
Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and/or squat, and move/lift up to 50 lbs; you'll be moving through our historic three-story home (stairs included).
Must be able to remain in a stationary position or be mobile for extended periods during a shift.
Variable environment, exposure to different types of scents/smells, noises, and/or alarms.
Reliability: You are punctual and dependable, understanding that our small, intimate team relies on everyone to be there.
Positive Energy: You bring a "can-do" attitude and a sense of pride to everything you clean.
Experience: Previous housekeeping experience is a plus, but if you have a great work ethic and a desire to learn, we will train you to be a pro
Compensation
$20 - $21 hourly
About Cambridge Common House
Easy Access to MBTA Commuter Rail (we are a 5-minute walk from the Harvard Square Red Line station).
"On a Lark" employee travel discounts across the entire Lark Hospitality portfolio (New England to California).
A beautiful, garden-filled workspace in a meticulously restored **** historic home.
Real opportunities for career growth within a rapidly expanding hospitality group.
About the Property
Cambridge Common House is a quiet retreat with a luxurious, residential ambiance just steps from the energy of Harvard Square.
Behind our meticulously preserved **** facade—once the home of the influential Howe family—lies a collection of 16 guest rooms designed by Elder & Ash, featuring richly layered interiors and lush garden patios.
As part of the Lark Hospitality family, we celebrate the enduring spirit of Cambridge, where past and present meet.
We are a high-impact property that treats our staff with the same care and personalized attention we give our guests.
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