Room Attendant - Part Time

Sonesta International Hotels; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account with Company 4%

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company 4%

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Parental Leave

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term 2

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a Room Attendant to join our housekeeping team in San Diego. You will clean guest rooms and public spaces to Sonesta standards, delivering comfort and a positive guest experience.

Ideal candidates have some housekeeping experience, hospitality background, and English fluency. You’ll work mornings or evenings, weekends and holidays, with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Some previous housekeeping experience preferred.
• Background in extended stay industry preferred.
• Ability to speak, read, and write fluent English is preferred.
• Basic reading, writing and mathematical abilities are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Sonesta service standards in all guest interactions.
• Respond to guest complaints and requests to ensure satisfaction.
• Clean and service rooms or areas per standards (beds, bathrooms, etc.).
• Notify supervisor when service is complete; report unserviceable rooms.
• Operate laundry area equipment and manage linens when assigned to laundry.
• Minimize waste and assist with deep cleaning as needed.
• Report repairs or safety issues to supervisor.
• Handle lost and found items per procedures.
• Promote teamwork and coordinate with shifts and management.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety laws.

Skills

Fluent English

Housekeeping experience

Hospitality experience

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 ).

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
The Room Attendant (RA) works with the Housekeeping Management Team to clean guest rooms and public space areas, and/or work in the commercial laundry facility, in accordance with brand time, product and placement standards to ensure total guest satisfaction.

What You’ll Be Doing

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver on the promise of Sonesta Service in all interactions with guests and clients according to the Sonesta G.U.E.S.T. standards.
• Respond to guest complaints, special requests and ensure corrective action is taken to achieve complete guest satisfaction.
• Clean and service assigned rooms or areas according to established standards and procedures including making beds, dusting, vacuuming, cleaning and sanitizing bathrooms, removing trash, etc. May include cleaning the kitchen area, room refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, dishware, etc.
• Notify supervisor when service is completed so rooms may be sold or occupied. Report any room unable to be serviced to supervisor according to established procedures.
• When assigned to laundry, monitor laundry supplies and equipment to ensure they are sufficient and in working order. Operate washers and dryers according to hotel standards and manufacturers’ guidelines. Receive soiled linens and inspect for damaged or stained items. Fold and store clean linens, report damages to supervisor.
• Minimize waste of supplies and amenities within all areas of housekeeping.
• May regularly assist with deep cleaning projects.
• Report needed repairs or unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Handle all lost and found items according to established procedures.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other shifts and departmental management.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws regarding health and safety services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Some previous housekeeping experience preferred.
• Previous background from the extended stay industry preferred.
• Ability to speak, read, and write fluent English is preferred; other languages beneficial.
• Basic reading, writing and mathematical abilities are preferred.
• Frequently standing up, bending, climbing, kneeling, and moving about the facility.
• Carrying, lifting or pulling items weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Will be required to regularly use commercial cleaning chemicals.
• Will be required to work mornings, evening, weekends, and holidays.

Anticipated Pay Range & Additional Job Information

$16-$18
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

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:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Paid Parental Leave
• 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.