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