Room Attendant - Full Time
Sonesta International Hotels · Parsippany, NJ · 2 wk ago
Manufacturing$18.35/hrFull-time
About the Role
As a Room Attendant (RA) at Sonesta International Hotels, you will work with the Housekeeping Management Team to clean guest rooms and public spaces, and/or operate in the commercial laundry facility. Your work will ensure total guest satisfaction by adhering to brand time, product, and placement standards.
Responsibilities
- Deliver Sonesta Service in all guest and client interactions following Sonesta G.U.E.S.T. standards.
- Respond to guest complaints and special requests, ensuring corrective action for complete satisfaction.
- Clean and service assigned rooms or areas, including making beds, dusting, vacuuming, sanitizing bathrooms, and removing trash. Tasks may also include cleaning kitchens, refrigerators, microwaves, coffee makers, and dishware.
- Notify supervisor upon completion of service so rooms may be sold or occupied.
- Report any room unable to be serviced to the supervisor according to established procedures.
- When assigned to laundry, monitor supplies and equipment, operate washers and dryers, inspect linens for damage, fold and store clean linens, and report damages to the supervisor.
- Minimize waste of supplies and amenities within all housekeeping areas.
- Assist with deep cleaning projects as needed.
- Report needed repairs or unsafe conditions to the supervisor.
- Handle lost and found items according to established procedures.
- Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication with other shifts and departmental management.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local health and safety laws.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Some previous housekeeping experience preferred.
- Previous background in the extended stay industry preferred.
- Ability to speak, read, and write fluent English is preferred; other languages are beneficial.
- Basic reading, writing, and mathematical abilities are preferred.
- Frequently standing, bending, climbing, kneeling, and moving about the facility.
- Ability to carry, lift, or pull items weighing up to 75 pounds.
- Regular use of commercial cleaning chemicals.
- Willingness to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Pay
$18.35 per hour (pay rate outlined follows contract requirements).
Benefits
- 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, and Accident Insurance