How to become a hotel room attendant
You can get into this job through:
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- applying directly
College
You can do a course before you apply for a job. Courses include:
- Level 1 Certificate in Introduction to the Hospitality Industry
- Level 1 Diploma in Preparing for a Career in the Hospitality Industry
- Level 1 Cleaning and Support Services
These courses include options in housekeeping and guest services.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 2 or fewer GCSEs at grades 3 to 1 (D to G), or equivalent, for a level 1 course
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Apprenticeship
You can get into this job through an intermediate apprenticeship as a hospitality team member, specialising in housekeeping.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship
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Direct Application
You can apply directly to employers if you've got some of the relevant skills and knowledge needed for the job. Experience in cleaning can be useful.
Employers will be interested in your personal qualities and will expect you to be hardworking, honest and a reliable time-keeper.
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Further information
You can get more advice about working in hotels from the Hospitality Guild.