Public Area Attendant

Sonesta Hotels International Corporation in; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account

401(k) Plan

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Hospital Indemnity

Educational Assistance

Hotel Discounts

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Sonesta Hotels International Corporation in Miami is hiring a Public Area Attendant to keep lobbies, hallways, restrooms, meeting spaces, and fitness centers clean and guest-ready. You’ll help maintain presentation standards across hotel public spaces and contribute to a welcoming environment.

This role suits someone who takes pride in their work, stays active, and thrives in a busy hospitality setting. Dependable, detail-oriented individuals with good teamwork and communication will fit well

Qualifications

• Previous housekeeping, hospitality, janitorial, or cleaning experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to cleanliness and presentation standards.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain hotel public spaces including lobbies, hallways, restrooms, meeting rooms, and fitness centers.
• Ensure areas are guest-ready, organized, and stocked during shifts.
• Vacuum, dust, mop, sanitize, polish, and manage supplies as needed.
• Report maintenance issues and safety hazards to leadership.
• Collaborate with Housekeeping, Engineering, Front Office, and Food & Beverage teams to support operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Flexible availability

Job description

Sonesta Hotels International Corporation

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

Every guest experience is shaped by the spaces around them - and our Public Area Attendants help ensure the hotel always feels clean, welcoming, polished, and guest-ready.

As a Public Area Attendant, you'll help maintain cleanliness and presentation standards across lobbies, hallways, restrooms, meeting spaces, fitness centers, and other public areas throughout the hotel.

This role is perfect for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys staying active, and thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

If you're dependable, detail-oriented, and passionate about hospitality - we'd love to meet you.

What you'll be doing

• Clean and maintain hotel public spaces including lobbies, hallways, elevators, restrooms, meeting rooms, fitness centers, restaurants, and guest-facing areas.
• Ensure public areas remain clean, organized, stocked, and guest-ready throughout shifts.
• Vacuum, dust, mop, sanitize, polish, and remove trash according to hotel cleanliness and presentation standards.
• Replenish restroom supplies, cleaning products, towels, amenities, and operational items as needed.
• Monitor public areas for cleanliness, safety concerns, maintenance issues, and operational readiness throughout the day.
• Respond promptly and professionally to guest requests, housekeeping calls, and operational support needs.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of housekeeping closets, storage areas, carts, and cleaning equipment.
• Report maintenance concerns, lost and found items, safety hazards, and operational issues promptly to leadership teams.
• Follow sanitation procedures, chemical handling guidelines, hotel safety policies, and operational standards at all times .
• Partner closely with Housekeeping, Engineering, Front Office, Food & Beverage, 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, janitorial, cleaning, facilities, hotel, or operational experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to cleanliness, organization, and presentation standards.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Strong time management, reliability, and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of cleaning procedures, sanitation standards, chemical handling, and hotel safety practices preferred.
• Positive attitude with a strong work ethic and service-focused mindset.
• Ability to communicate professionally with guests, team members, and hotel leadership.
• Flexible availability including mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and operational support as needed.
• A passion for hospitality, teamwork, cleanliness, and creating exceptional guest experiences.

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:

• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• 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.