Front Desk Hospitality Agent

Sonder; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Flexible vacation

Wellness and volunteering days

Annual credits and discounts for stays

Job summary

Sonder is seeking a customer-focused individual to join its team in Florence, South Carolina. In this role, you will be the face of Sonder, supporting guests through technology and service interactions to enhance their experience.

The ideal candidate will have hospitality experience, possess excellent problem-solving skills, and be comfortable in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include competitive compensation, medical insurance, and workplace flexibility.

Qualifications

• Experience in hotels, restaurants, or customer-facing hospitality roles.
• Personable and service-minded with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to remain standing for long periods and lift items up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Guide guests through the Sonder experience for a seamless stay.
• Handle guest interactions with professionalism and high service quality.
• Support back-of-house operations as needed.

Skills

Customer service experience

Problem-solving skills

Strong computer literacy

Organized and detail-oriented

Flexibility in schedule

Language proficiency besides English

Job description

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 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 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

• 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)

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. Extending hospitality to all is one of Sonder’s 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.

Accommodation

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 [e-mail].