Room Attendant

reitmr; Toronto; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food and Beverage Discount

RRSP Match

Drycleaning

Medical and dental benefits

Extended health care coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Short and long-term disability

Paid vacation

Paid sick days

Employee hotel rate

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a Room Attendant to keep guest rooms and spaces spotless, refreshed, and guest-ready, in line with our People People culture.

This unionized, full-time role offers a pay range of CA$22.80–CA$25.34 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package, with opportunities to work mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous housekeeping or guest service experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and presentation standards.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Responsibilities

• Clean and service guest rooms, suites, bathrooms, corridors per brand standards.
• Replace linens and amenities and keep rooms guest-ready.
• Inspect rooms for cleanliness and maintenance needs throughout shifts.
• Report maintenance issues and update room status promptly.
• Assist with deep cleaning, VIP arrivals, and special housekeeping tasks.
• Collaborate with Housekeeping, Front Office, Laundry and Engineering to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Customer service

Independent worker

Hospitality mindset

Job description

We're People People. Are you?

We're Sonesta International Hotels-the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. (and growing fast ).

With a dynamic mix of full-service and focused hotels across major cities, our diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties means we're everywhere our guests need us to be.

But here's the thing-we're not just in the business of hotels, we're in the business of people. We bring service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and create experiences that genuinely connect-delivering quality, value, and memorable stays across 1,000+ properties in eight countries (and counting).

What this role is all about

Clean, comfortable, and welcoming guest rooms are at the heart of every great stay - and our Room Attendants help create those experiences every single day. As a Room Attendant, you'll help ensure guest rooms and hotel spaces are spotless, refreshed, and ready to welcome guests with the warmth and care that defines our People People culture.

This role is perfect for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys staying active, and thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

If you're dependable, detail-oriented, and passionate about hospitality - we'd love to meet you.

What you'll be doing

• Clean and service guest rooms, suites, bathrooms, hallways, and assigned hotel areas according to hotel brand standards and operational procedures.
• Replace linens, towels, amenities, and guest supplies while ensuring rooms are refreshed, organized, and guest-ready .
• Inspect guest rooms for cleanliness, presentation, maintenance concerns, and operational readiness throughout shifts.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of housekeeping carts, storage closets, linen areas, and operational workspaces.
• Report maintenance issues, lost and found items, safety concerns, and room status updates promptly and accurately.
• Respond professionally and courteously to guest requests and housekeeping service needs throughout the day.
• Follow sanitation standards, chemical handling procedures, hotel safety policies, and operational guidelines at all times .
• Support deep cleaning projects, room inspections, VIP arrivals, and special housekeeping assignments as needed.
• Partner closely with Housekeeping leadership, Front Office, Laundry, and Engineering teams to support smooth hotel operations and guest satisfaction.
• Help create clean, welcoming, and comfortable spaces that deliver memorable guest experiences aligned with Sonesta's People People philosophy.
• Any other duties as assigned.

What great looks like

• Previous housekeeping, hotel, hospitality, cleaning, janitorial, or guest service experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to cleanliness, organization, and presentation standards.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Strong time management, reliability, and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of cleaning procedures, sanitation standards, chemical handling, and hotel safety practices preferred.
• Positive attitude with a strong work ethic and service-focused mindset.
• Ability to communicate professionally with guests, team members, and hotel leadership.
• Flexible availability including mornings, weekends, holidays, and operational support as needed.
• A passion for hospitality, teamwork, cleanliness, and creating exceptional guest experiences.

Anticipated Pay Range & Additional Job Information

22.80 - 25.34/hr Pay rate outlined follows contract requirements.

Unionized position. This is not a new position.

How we reward you

Salaried FTE Benefits

• Food and Beverage Discount
• RRSP Match
• Drycleaning
• Competitive Medical and dental benefits
• Competitive Extended health care coverage
• Various employee perks and benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive Short- and Long-term disability program
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick days
• Employee discounted hotel rate- for all Brands within the company

Unionized FTE Benefits

• Food and Beverage Discount
• RRSP Match
• Tool and shoe reimbursement
• Competitive Medical and dental benefits
• Competitive Extended health care coverage
• Various employee perks and benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive Short term disability program
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick days
• Employee discounted hotel rate- for all Brands within the company

Unionized PTE Benefits

• Food and Beverage Discount
• Employee discounted hotel rate
• Tool and shoe reimbursement
• Various employee perks and benefits
• Employee Assistance Program

Our Commitment to You

Sonesta is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran