Housekeeping Supervisor

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account with Company M

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company M

Paid Vacation and Sick Days

Sonesta Hotel Discounts

Educational Assistance

Paid Parental Leave

Company Paid Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation in Los Angeles is seeking a Housekeeping Supervisor to lead daily operations, ensure guest rooms and public spaces meet high cleanliness standards, and maintain hotel presentation.

You will supervise housekeeping team members, conduct inspections, coordinate with Front Office, Engineering and Laundry, and support onboarding, training, and scheduling while upholding Sonesta’s People People philosophy.

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping, hotel, or facilities preferred.
• Past leadership or supervisory experience in hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of cleanliness standards and guest service expectations.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support daily housekeeping operations across guest rooms and public spaces.
• Supervise team members to ensure cleanliness and presentation.
• Inspect rooms and areas to meet brand standards.
• Monitor readiness, productivity, and guest satisfaction during shifts.
• Respond to guest requests and service issues promptly.
• Coordinate with Front Office, Engineering, Laundry, and leadership teams.
• Assist with onboarding, training, scheduling, and coaching.
• Ensure sanitation, OSHA compliance, and safety guidelines.
• Maintain closets, storage, and equipment in clean condition.
• Support VIP arrivals and deep cleaning projects.
• Foster a positive, guest-focused environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Housekeeping supervision

Leadership

Team coordination

Guest service

Communication

Job description

About Sonesta International Hotels

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 spaces help create the memorable guest experiences we’re known for. As the Housekeeping Supervisor, you’ll help lead housekeeping operations while ensuring guest rooms, public spaces, and hotel areas consistently meet the highest standards of cleanliness and presentation. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced hospitality environment and enjoys balancing team support, operational coordination, and guest satisfaction. You’ll oversee housekeeping team members, room inspections, and daily housekeeping operations while helping keep the hotel guest‑ready at all times. If you’re organized, dependable, and passionate about hospitality operations — we’d love to meet you.

What you’ll be doing

• Support daily housekeeping operations across guest rooms, suites, public spaces, and back‑of‑house areas.
• Supervise, support, and guide housekeeping team members to ensure cleanliness, presentation, and guest service standards are consistently maintained.
• Inspect guest rooms, public spaces, and operational areas to ensure hotel brand standards and cleanliness expectations are met.
• Monitor room readiness, housekeeping productivity, operational flow, and guest satisfaction throughout shifts.
• Respond quickly and professionally to guest requests, operational concerns, and service recovery situations.
• Partner closely with Front Office, Engineering, Laundry, and hotel leadership teams to support seamless hotel operations and guest experiences.
• Assist with onboarding, training, scheduling, coaching, and operational communication for housekeeping team members.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation standards, OSHA regulations, chemical handling procedures, hotel safety policies, and operational guidelines.
• Maintain housekeeping closets, storage areas, supplies, linens, and operational equipment in clean and organized condition.
• Support VIP arrivals, group business, deep cleaning projects, room inspections, and special operational assignments as needed.
• Help foster a positive, collaborative, and guest‑focused environment aligned with Sonesta’s People People philosophy.
• Any other duties as assigned.

What great looks like

• Previous housekeeping, hotel, hospitality, cleaning, laundry, or facilities experience preferred.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience within hospitality or housekeeping operations preferred.
• Strong knowledge of housekeeping operations, room inspection standards, cleaning procedures, and hospitality service expectations.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast‑paced hospitality environment.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on cleanliness, presentation, and guest satisfaction.
• Knowledge of sanitation procedures, OSHA regulations, chemical handling standards, and hotel safety guidelines preferred.
• Positive, dependable, and service‑focused leadership approach.
• Flexible availability including mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and on‑call support as needed.
• A passion for hospitality, teamwork, operational excellence, and creating exceptional guest experiences.

Anticipated Pay Range & Additional Job Information

Pay ranges from $26.50 to $29.45. Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors, including but not limited to job‑related knowledge, skills, and job‑specific experience/overall experience.

How we reward you

Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

• 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.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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.