Front Desk Hospitality Agent

Sonder USA Inc.over 1 year ago
New York, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

At Sonder, as a Front Desk Hospitality Agent, you are the face of our unique properties and the first impression for our guests. You will guide guests through our innovative, technology‐rich experience from check-in to checkout, ensuring every interaction is seamless and memorable. Join us in revolutionizing hospitality and delivering exceptional guest service at our bespoke stays.

Key Responsibilities

  • Greet and assist guests from the front desk, creating a welcoming first impression.
  • Guide guests through the innovative Sonder app and self-service features to maximize their stay.
  • Communicate effectively in-person and via digital channels to address guest needs and resolve issues.
  • Ensure cleanliness, organization, and maintenance of guest-facing and back-of-house spaces.
  • Support back-of-house operations, including housekeeping audits, inventory checks, and assisting with breakfast setup where applicable, ensuring adherence to HACCP guidelines.
  • Assist market leadership with administrative tasks to drive continuous improvement in operations.

Required Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience in hotels, restaurants, or customer-facing hospitality/service roles.
  • Personable, service-minded, and positive attitude with excellent communication skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multiple digital and in-person interactions.
  • Strong computer literacy with the ability to navigate multiple desktop and mobile applications.
  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays; ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Access to a reliable smartphone for work purposes; reliable transportation is required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proficiency in languages other than English.
  • Experience with digital and self-service guest technologies.
  • Previous experience in fast-paced hospitality environments.

Benefits & Perks

  • Hourly Pay Rate: $22.00 per hour plus benefits and perks.
  • Competitive Compensation coupled with attractive employee travel perks at any Sonder location.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance available where applicable.
  • Flexible vacation, wellness and volunteering days, plus annual credits and discounts for stays at Sonder properties.
  • Workplace flexibility for remote-specified positions.

Required Skills

Team Collaboration
Front Desk Operations
Digital Communication
Hospitality Management
Customer Service
Adaptability
Attention to Detail
Problem Solving