[Hiring] Housekeeping Team Member — Magpie Hotel (Part-time, International Students Welcome)

[Hiring] Housekeeping Team Member — Magpie Hotel (Part-time, International Students Welcome)

Hello, we are The Magpie Hotel.

In Korea, the magpie (까치) is believed to be a bird of good fortune — one that brings welcome guests. In that spirit, we want to welcome our international guests as if they were good fortune itself, and offer them service that lets them truly experience Korea.

We believe housekeeping is the heart of hotel operations — not just cleaning, but one of the most essential roles in everything we do. We're looking for "magpies" to grow The Magpie Hotel with us.

Here, the relationship between employer and employee isn't hierarchical — "no" isn't a word we use easily. We want to work together with positive energy, where this is more than just a job. We're looking for people who find real satisfaction in offering guests a small piece of good fortune, and who want to grow alongside us.

Magpie Hotel is a 30-room boutique hotel opening in August 2026, located one minute from Jonggak Station. We're building our opening team, and we want someone who cares about the small details that make a space feel special.

Position Details

• Hours: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (6 hours/day, with break time included)
• Days: 4–5 days per week / Weekend availability required
• Pay: ₩11,000/hour (paid monthly, 4대보험 / Korean social insurance included)
• Location: Jongno, Seoul — 1 minute walk from Jonggak Station (Line 1)
• Contract: 6 months to 1 year (extendable)
• Start Date: Early August 2026
• Orientation: Two sessions during July 2026 (dates to be confirmed)

What You'll Do

• Clean and reset guest rooms between stays (changing linens, cleaning bathrooms, restocking amenities)
• Refresh rooms for guests staying multiple nights (stayover cleaning)
• Hand off used linens to our laundry partner and set up fresh linens
• Maintain shared spaces (hallways, lounge)
• Work alongside a small team — 3 housekeepers per shift

Who We're Looking For

1. International student currently studying in Korea with a valid visa permitting part-time work (D-2, D-4, F-series, etc.)
2. Able to obtain a Part-Time Work Permit (시간제취업허가) — we'll guide you through the paperwork
3. Someone who sees this as more than cleaning — we believe housekeeping is the foundation of great hospitality, and we want people who feel the same
4. Reliable, detail-oriented, and takes pride in good work
5. Comfortable with physical work (standing, lifting linens, moving between rooms)
6. Basic Korean or English communication — you don't need to be fluent
7. No prior hotel experience required — full training provided

⚠ Visa Requirements

Korean immigration law requires international students to obtain a Part-Time Work Permit (시간제취업허가) from the Immigration Office before starting work. Tourist (C-3) and short-term visit visas are not eligible.

D-2 and D-4 visa holders are limited to 25 hours per week during the semester (unlimited during official vacation periods). We'll work with you to build a schedule that fits within your visa limits.

What We Offer

• Prime central Seoul location — 1 minute from Jonggak Station
• A calm, well-organized workplace built on mutual respect
• Consistent daytime hours — no overnight shifts, home by 3 PM
• The chance to be part of an opening team and shape our culture from day one
• Comprehensive training provided
• Assistance with Part-Time Work Permit paperwork
• A workplace where employer and employee grow together

How to Apply

Please send us an email with the following:

1. Your name and nationality
2. Your visa type and expiration date
3. University you attend and your year of study
4. Days and hours available per week (including weekend availability)
5. A few sentences (2–3) on why you'd like this job
6. Any previous cleaning, service, or hospitality experience (not required)
7. A recent profile photo (optional — helpful for us to remember applicants during the review process)

📧 Email: themagpiehotel2026@gmail.com