Front Desk Supervisor

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation; Illinois; On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company/"?

Paid Vacation and Sick Days

Sonesta Hotel Discounts

Educational Assistance

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation is seeking a Front Desk Supervisor for Sonesta Chicago O'Hare Airport in Rosemont, IL. You will oversee Front Desk operations, support guest satisfaction, and lead a team to deliver warm, efficient service from check-in to check-out.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in customer service, experience in hotel operations, and strong communication skills. Flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays is preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of customer service experience.
• Previous front desk or hotel operations leadership preferred.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills; multitasking capability.

Responsibilities

• Support daily Front Desk and guest services operations from check-in to check-out.
• Supervise, support, and motivate Front Desk Agents and guest service teams.
• Assist with room assignments, reservations coordination, and upselling opportunities.
• Collaborate with Housekeeping, Engineering, F&B, and leadership for smooth operations.
• Assist with onboarding, training, scheduling, and daily Front Office procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Tools

PMS systems

Reservations system

Job description

## Front Desk SupervisorApply: Sonesta Chicago O'Hare Airport- Rosemont, IL: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-0074548**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** What this role is all about The Front Office is the heartbeat of the guest experience — and as the Front Desk Supervisor, you’ll help lead the team that creates welcoming, seamless, and memorable stays from check-in to check-out. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment and enjoys balancing guest service, team support, and daily hotel operations. You’ll help oversee Front Desk operations, support guest satisfaction, and ensure every interaction reflects the warmth and energy of Sonesta’s People People culture. If you’re service-driven, organized, collaborative, and passionate about hospitality leadership — we’d love to meet you. **What you’ll be doing****What you’ll be doing*** Support daily Front Desk and guest service operations including check-in/check-out processes, guest requests, and lobby experience management.* Supervise, support, and motivate Front Desk Agents and guest service teams to deliver exceptional hospitality experiences.* Help ensure smooth hotel operations while maintaining high levels of guest satisfaction, service quality, and operational efficiency.* Respond quickly and professionally to guest concerns, service recovery situations, and special requests to ensure positive guest experiences.* Assist with room assignments, reservations coordination, room inventory management, and upselling opportunities.* Partner closely with Housekeeping, Engineering, Food & Beverage, and hotel leadership teams to support seamless hotel operations.* Support onboarding, training, coaching, scheduling, and operational communication for Front Desk team members.* Assist with cash handling, shift balancing, operational reporting, and daily Front Office procedures.* Maintain strong knowledge of PMS systems, reservations systems, loyalty programs, and hotel operational standards.* Support VIP arrivals, group check-ins, and elevated guest experience opportunities as needed.* Ensure compliance with hotel policies, brand standards, safety procedures, and guest service expectations.* Any other duties assigned. **What great looks like*** At least 2 years of experience in a customer service role.* Previous Front Desk, hotel operations, guest services, hospitality, or customer service experience preferred.* Previous leadership or supervisory experience within hotels or hospitality operations preferred.* Strong knowledge of Front Desk operations, PMS systems, reservations, room inventory management, and guest service standards.* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.* Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced hospitality environment.* Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and operational consistency.* Positive, collaborative, and service-focused leadership approach.* Experience handling guest recovery situations and creating exceptional guest experiences preferred.* Ability to work collaboratively across departments and support operational teamwork.* Flexible availability including mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call support as needed. **Anticipated Pay Range & Additional Job Information****Anticipated Pay Range & Additional Job Information** Pay Range $24.00 - $26.00/hr. Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors including but not limited to job related knowledge, skills and job specific experience/overall experience.Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including: • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance • Health Savings Account with Company Match • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match • Paid Vacation and Sick Days • Sonesta Hotel Discounts • Educational Assistance • Paid Parental Leave • Company Paid Life Insurance • Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance • Various Employee Perks and Discounts • Hospital Indemnity • Critical Illness Insurance • Accident Insurance**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. **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.**Before You Apply** To be considered, please complete the full application in addition to submitting your resume. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.