Front Desk Hospitality Agent

Sonder; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global hospitality brand in Dubai is seeking a Customer Experience Associate to enhance guest satisfaction through personalized service and technology engagement. Responsibilities include guiding guests, ensuring cleanliness, and supporting back-of-house operations. Ideal candidates should have experience in hospitality, possess strong problem-solving abilities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility in scheduling is essential, as evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible vacation

Wellness and volunteering days

Annual free credits for stays

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working in hospitality service roles.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive guest-centric approach.
• Strong computer literacy and comfortable with multiple applications.

Responsibilities

• Be the face of Sonder, creating exceptional first impressions.
• Guide guests through the technology-rich Sonder experience.
• Ensure maintenance and cleanliness of guest-facing spaces.

Skills

Customer service

Problem-solving

Computer literacy

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

Sonder (NASDAQ: SOND) is a leading global hospitality brand offering premium design-forward apartments and intimate boutique hotels for the modern savvy traveler. Founded in 2014 Sonder combines thoughtfully designed spaces with seamless tech-enabled service all delivered through a single beautifully integrated experience.

Our properties are located in the world\'s most sought-after neighborhoods spanning 40 markets across nine countries and three continents. Through the Sonder app guests enjoy full control over their stay from self check-in to 24/7 support making every detail of travel easier, more flexible and more inspiring.

In 2024 we announced a strategic partnership with Marriott International bringing Sonder properties to the Marriott Bonvoy app. This integration connects our inventory and front of house and back of house systems with the world\'s largest travel loyalty platform unlocking exciting new possibilities for our guests and employees.

Sonder is focused on delivering amazing experiences for the modern traveler while driving smart sustainable growth. Our team blends the agility of a tech company with the standards of a global hospitality brand and we\'re building something that\'s reshaping the future of travel.

Life at Sonder

We aspire to build a workplace where employees can thrive. Our culture shapes how we make decisions how we conduct meetings how we communicate and how we treat each other. Its the coordinated way in which we work that gives us a shot at achieving the epic tale we hope to be part of. Our Leadership Principles are a foundational part of our culture and they play a vital role in guiding the values and actions of our team members. Each of these principles is at the heart of what we out this article to find out more about our Culture and Principles.

The Opportunity

• Be the face of Sonder working collaboratively with team members to create an exceptional first impression on our guests visitors and all internal and external partners from the front desk.
• Guide guests through the technology-rich Sonder experience ensuring they make the most of their stay by engaging with the Sonder app and self-service features.
• Communicate with guests in-person and through digital communication systems to anticipate and address their needs ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience throughout their stay.
• Handle all guest interactions with the highest quality of service and professionalism owning guest issues to resolution and accommodating requests whenever possible.
• Ensure the maintenance cleanliness and organization of both guest-facing and back-of-house working spaces contributing to a welcoming and efficient environment for both guests and team members.
• Flexibly support the back-of-house team on a day-to-day basis as needs arise including housekeeping quality audits inventory checks and minor maintenance and technology issues; Support multiple Sonder properties throughout the local market as required
• Assist market leadership with administrative tasks to keep all operations running smoothly and contribute to continuous improvement in the guest experience.
• In markets where applicable you will also be required to set up the breakfast buffet and tables help serve and take care of the breakfast and to respect HACCP

Who We Look For

• Demonstrated experience working in hotels restaurants or customer-facing hospitality service and/or customer experience roles.
• Personable service-minded and positive; you love speaking with guests in-person and through digital support channels.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to addressing guest needs and a desire to get it done for our guests.
• Strong computer literacy and writing skills and comfortable switching between multiple desktop and mobile applications.
• Organized hardworking and detail-oriented; someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment with an ability to work effectively both independently and in a team.
• Flexible schedule and open to working evenings weekends and holidays.
• Ability to remain standing for extended periods of time and lift and/or carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Proficiency in languages other than English is an asset.
• This role requires regular access to a reliable smartphone for work purposes (expense reimbursement available).

• This role requires a reliable vehicle to use for work a valid drivers license and a clean driving record with proof of insurance.
• This role requires reliable transportation and willingness to travel between properties on a daily basis when working. (Reliable transportation includes biking walking public transportation and/or other forms of transportation that provide reasonable work associated transit times between locations).

Benefits

We offer attractive employee travel perks for any Sonder location as well as health and lifestyle benefits. For eligible employees benefits may include:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical dental and vision insurance (where applicable)
• Flexible vacation
• Wellness and volunteering days
• Annual free credits and discounts to stay in Sonders
• Workplace flexibility (for remote-specified positions only) #ABetterWaytoWork

Learn More About Sonder

• Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability
• Data Privacy Policy
• Blog: Sonder Stories
• Instagram: @sonderstays

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status disability status or any other classification protected by applicable state federal or local law. Extend Hospitality To All is one of Sonders Leadership Principles. Living up to that principle means fully embracing diversity: ensuring that all of our employees guests partners and communities feel safe respected included cared for and empowered.

As part of our commitment to creating a workplace open to all we have created Sonder Circles also known as employee resource groups. These groups aim to foster a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace aligned with the communities they serve.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application interviewing completing any pre-employment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process please direct your inquiries to .

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