House Attendant

Sonesta International Hotels; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; 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

Paid Parental Leave

Company Paid Life Insurance

Company Paid Short Term and Long Term 

Hospital Indemnity

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels in Rosemont, IL, is seeking a House Attendant to support housekeeping and hotel operations, keeping public spaces clean, organized, and guest-ready across a busy property.

You will assist room attendants and leadership, deliver linens and supplies, and help with deep cleaning, maintenance reporting, and VIP/event support. A background in housekeeping or hospitality is preferred; availability includes mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Previous housekeeping, hospitality, hotel, janitorial, facilities, cleaning, or operational experience preferred.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Strong attention to detail with focus on cleanliness and readiness.
• Flexible availability including mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and presentation standards across hotel public spaces including lobbies, hallways, elevators, restrooms, fitness centers, meeting spaces, and guest-facing areas.
• Support housekeeping operations by delivering linens, towels, amenities, supplies, rollaway beds, cribs, and operational items throughout the property.
• Assist Room Attendants and housekeeping leadership with operational support, deep cleaning projects, room readiness, and housekeeping requests.
• Remove trash, soiled linens, and debris from guest floors, housekeeping areas, and operational spaces throughout shifts.
• Maintain housekeeping closets, storage rooms, linen areas, and housekeeping carts in clean and organized condition.
• Respond promptly and professionally to guest requests, housekeeping calls, and operational needs throughout the hotel.
• Report maintenance concerns, safety hazards, lost and found items, and operational issues promptly to leadership teams.
• Follow sanitation procedures, chemical handling guidelines, hotel safety policies, and operational standards at all times.
• Support VIP arrivals, group business, event setup assistance, and special operational projects as needed.
• Partner closely with Housekeeping, Front Office, Engineering, Laundry, and Operations teams to support smooth hotel operations and guest satisfaction.
• Help create clean, welcoming, and comfortable spaces aligned with Sonesta’s People People philosophy.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Housekeeping exp

Hospitality ops

Guest service

Teamwork

Safety procedures

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 ).

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

Exceptional guest experiences are built on clean, welcoming, and well-maintained spaces throughout the hotel. As a House Attendant, you’ll support housekeeping and hotel operations by helping maintain public areas, assisting housekeeping teams, and ensuring the property stays clean, organized, and guest-ready at all times. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys staying active, takes pride in maintaining high standards, and thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment. If you’re dependable, team-oriented, and passionate about hospitality operations — we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Maintain cleanliness and presentation standards across hotel public spaces including lobbies, hallways, elevators, restrooms, fitness centers, meeting spaces, and guest-facing areas.
• Support housekeeping operations by delivering linens, towels, amenities, supplies, rollaway beds, cribs, and operational items throughout the property.
• Assist Room Attendants and housekeeping leadership with operational support, deep cleaning projects, room readiness, and housekeeping requests.
• Remove trash, soiled linens, and debris from guest floors, housekeeping areas, and operational spaces throughout shifts.
• Maintain housekeeping closets, storage rooms, linen areas, and housekeeping carts in clean and organized condition.
• Respond promptly and professionally to guest requests, housekeeping calls, and operational needs throughout the hotel.
• Report maintenance concerns, safety hazards, lost and found items, and operational issues promptly to leadership teams.
• Follow sanitation procedures, chemical handling guidelines, hotel safety policies, and operational standards at all times.
• Support VIP arrivals, group business, event setup assistance, and special operational projects as needed.
• Partner closely with Housekeeping, Front Office, Engineering, Laundry, and Operations teams to support smooth hotel operations and guest satisfaction.
• Help create clean, welcoming, and comfortable spaces aligned with Sonesta’s People People philosophy.
• Any other duties as assigned.

What Great Looks Like

• Previous housekeeping, hospitality, hotel, janitorial, facilities, cleaning, or operational experience preferred.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on cleanliness, organization, and operational readiness.
• Positive attitude with a strong work ethic and willingness to support the team wherever needed.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and time management skills.
• Knowledge of cleaning procedures, sanitation standards, chemical handling, and hotel safety practices preferred.
• Ability to respond professionally to guest requests and support operational teamwork across departments.
• Flexible availability including mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and operational support as needed.
• A passion for hospitality, teamwork, cleanliness, and creating exceptional guest experiences behind the scenes.

Anticipated Pay Range & Additional Job Information

Pay Range $20.60 - $22.60/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.