Bell Person

Sonesta; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) with 401k

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company M​

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term DI

Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness &

Educational Assistance

Sonesta Hotel Discounts

Additional Perks & Employee Discounts

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a Bell Attendant to warmly welcome arriving guests, assist with luggage, and ensure smooth departures. You will operate throughout the hotel, including lobby areas and guest rooms, while maintaining professional standards and safety guidelines.

This role emphasizes excellent guest service, teamwork, and adaptability across shifts, including weekends and holidays. A hospitality mindset and willingness to provide exceptional experiences are essential for

Qualifications

• Professional verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, including dealing with difficult guests.
• Reading and writing abilities to complete departmental records and logs.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and acknowledge all arriving guests in a courteous and professional manner.
• Transport luggage to and from guest rooms.
• Secure, tag and store luggage at guest’s request.
• Direct guests to appropriate hotel staff for assistance with questions and special requests regarding food, laundry, concierge services, or housekeeping.
• Respond appropriately to guest complaints.
• Inform supervisor of major problems, complaints, disturbances or dissatisfied guests.
• Promote hotel facilities, outlets, and services to guests and provide information to guests regarding local attractions and activities.
• Treat requests with professionalism, tact, and a courteous manner.
• Adhere to uniform and grooming standards.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Skills

Verbal communication

Customer service

Reading & writing

Organizational skills

Guest satisfaction

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 ).

What this role is all about

The Bell Person sets the tone for Sonesta’s mission of “Wowing” our guests with Amazing Moments. The role’s primary responsibility is to assist arriving and departing guests in transporting luggage to and from guest rooms. The Bell Attendant must respond to guests’ requests in a prompt, courteous and professional manner. The ideal candidate has a passion for hospitality and going beyond for our guests.

What you’ll be doing

Work Environment: Must be able work in a fast-paced environment. Guest-facing position working throughout the hotel (lobby, elevators, guest room corridors and guest rooms). Will be required to work outside to transport luggage to and from vehicles.

Physical Demands: Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Must be able to push and pull carts weighing up to 250 lbs. Frequent bending, stooping and kneeling. Ability to stand during entire shift.

Expected Hours of Work: Must be flexible to work variable days of the week to include weekends and holidays. Must be flexible to work variable shifts (days, nights, overnights). Ten to twelve hour shifts sometimes required.

Education and Experience: Previous hotel experience, or retail customer service preferred.

Principle duties and responsibilities (Essential Functions) include:

• Welcome and acknowledge all arriving guests in a courteous and professional manner.
• Transport luggage to and from guest rooms.
• Secure, tag and store luggage at guest’s request.
• Direct guests to appropriate hotel staff for assistance with questions and special requests regarding food, laundry, concierge services, or housekeeping.
• Respond appropriately to guest complaints.
• Inform supervisor of major problems, complaints, disturbances or dissatisfied guests.
• Promote hotel facilities, outlets, and services to guests and provide information to guests regarding local attractions and activities.
• Treat requests with professionalism, tact, and a courteous manner.
• Adhere to uniform and grooming standards.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Professional verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, including dealing with difficult guests.
• Reading and writing abilities to complete departmental records and logs.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.

Anticipated Pay Range & Additional Job Information

How we reward you At Sonesta, we know showing up for our guests starts with showing up for our people. That means supporting your health, your financial future, and everything in between. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Educational Assistance
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts (yes, you’ll want to use these )
• Additional Perks & Employee Discounts

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 status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We actively support professional growth and personal happiness in each of our employees at each of our hotels, resorts, suites and cruise ships. We seek out people who will eagerly partner with us to improve the overall Sonesta experience for our guests, and the overall Sonesta experience for their fellow colleagues. If you are interested in a career in some of the most impressive and beautiful surroundings in the world with generous benefits and perks, we hope you’ll get in touch with us. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.