Room Attendant

Sonesta International HotelsThe 8th largest hotel company in the U.S.—and growing fast. An epic blend of full-service and focused hotels in major cities, Sonesta's uniquely diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties makes us everywhere you want to be. Driven by the human side of hospitality, we deliver service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and experiences that truly connect. Together We Thrive—bringing quality, value, and amazing hospitality to every guest, every stay, across 1000+ properties in eight countries and counting.Job DescriptionPerforms routine cleaning and servicing duties under supervision of Housekeeping Supervisors and Executive Housekeeper. Duties include but are not limited to servicing guest rooms and baths while also engaging in pleasant interactions with guests as it relates to their stay and any issues in which they may need assistance.Key Job FunctionsResponds to all guest requests appropriately. Always greet our Guests warmly with a smile, call them by name whenever possible.Responsible for servicing an assigned number of guest rooms.Keeps the supply cart and immediate work areas neat and organized at all times.Checks all equipment prior to and after its use to ensure that it is in good working order.Removes room service tables, trays and garbage from guest rooms.Strip bed using proper techniques and change bed linens on a daily basis.Removes soiled towels and replace as needed.Place soiled linens and towels down linen chute.Clean shower walls, tub, sink vanity (all items on counter), toilet and floor on a daily basis.Spot clean walls, window glass and sill, doors and baseboards.Dust and clean all furniture daily, including chairs, lamps, desk, tables and TV.Replace any stationery items and in-room amenities as needed.Replace any used drinking glassware with sanitized ones.Replace terry and robes as needed.Clean refrigerator, ice bucket, coffee maker, telephones, clock/CD/radio, TV remote.Cleans all mirrors and picture frames throughout room on a daily basis.Ensures all light bulbs throughout room are working and replace as needed and/or call for assistance.Hand in any articles (lost and found) to a Supervisor or turn it in to the housekeeping office.Recycle at every opportunity (newspaper, glass bottles, etc.).Performs any special duties as assigned by management.Greet Guests meeting the 10/5 standard.Enters guest room following appropriate security standards.Have knowledge of overall hotel facility and various services.Deliver Passionate & Engaging Service to our GuestsYou will be passionate and truly engaged in taking care of our guests, recognizing individual guests and anticipating their unique needs in order to exceed their expectations.You will consistently deliver our GUEST model:Greet or welcome everyone, warmly with a smileUse eye and ear contact and guest's nameEstablish/anticipate needsSolve and own all requests/complaintsThank everyoneBuild solid relationship with your ColleaguesTreat colleagues with respect and dignity.Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The employee is expected to work in other areas of the hotel when needed to assist operations to perform job duties not necessarily contained in this job description.Qualifications and SkillsA candidate for this position must possess the following applicable knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to demonstrate and provide applicable examples to support his/her competency.Track record of delivering exceptional guest or client experienceCommunication skills are utilized a significant amount of time for training and safety purposes, and when interacting with guests and associates.Strong communication skillsAppropriate professional appearance and demeanorMust be available to work weekends and holidays.Prior Housekeeping experience required in a hotel/resort.BenefitsSonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:Medical, Dental and Vision InsuranceHealth Savings Account with Company Match401(k) Retirement Plan with Company MatchPaid Vacation and Sick DaysSonesta Hotel DiscountsEducational AssistancePaid Parental LeaveCompany Paid Life InsuranceCompany Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability InsuranceVarious Employee Perks and DiscountsHospital IndemnityCritical Illness InsuranceAccident InsuranceSonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.