Sonesta Hotels logo

Houskeeping

Sonesta Hotels

Columbus, OHFull-timePosted 1w agoStill listed today

Most applications go out cold — see where you stand first. No sign-up to start.

You apply on the employer's site, with no Olive account needed.

Watch jobs like this.

Don't just apply. Show up ready.

Olive works from this exact posting.

At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Columbus, OH
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Olive lists jobs from US employers, including remote roles you can work from the United States.

Job overview

Sonesta’s Room Attendant helps keep guest rooms and hotel spaces clean, refreshed, and ready for guests. The role includes servicing rooms, replenishing supplies, inspecting cleanliness and readiness, maintaining housekeeping work areas, and responding to guest requests. It also supports special cleaning assignments and coordinates with hotel teams. Previous housekeeping or related experience is preferred, along with attention to detail, reliability, and a service-focused approach.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Attention to DetailIndependent WorkTime ManagementReliabilityTeamworkCleaning ProceduresSanitation StandardsChemical HandlingHotel Safety PracticesGuest CommunicationHousekeepingHospitalityCleaningJanitorial ServicesGuest Service

Qualifications

Housekeeping or Related Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full 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 🚀).

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 guest rooms are at the heart of every great stay — and our Room Attendants help create those experiences every single day. As a Room Attendant, you’ll help ensure guest rooms and hotel spaces are spotless, refreshed, and ready to welcome guests with the warmth and care that defines our People People culture.

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 service guest rooms, suites, bathrooms, hallways, and assigned hotel areas according to hotel brand standards and operational procedures.

  • Replace linens, towels, amenities, and guest supplies while ensuring rooms are refreshed, organized, and guest-ready.

  • Inspect guest rooms for cleanliness, presentation, maintenance concerns, and operational readiness throughout shifts.

  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of housekeeping carts, storage closets, linen areas, and operational workspaces.

  • Report maintenance issues, lost and found items, safety concerns, and room status updates promptly and accurately.

  • Respond professionally and courteously to guest requests and housekeeping service needs throughout the day.

  • Follow sanitation standards, chemical handling procedures, hotel safety policies, and operational guidelines at all times.

  • Support deep cleaning projects, room inspections, VIP arrivals, and special housekeeping assignments as needed.

  • Partner closely with Housekeeping leadership, Front Office, Laundry, and Engineering teams to support smooth hotel operations and guest satisfaction.

  • Help create clean, welcoming, and comfortable spaces that deliver memorable guest experiences aligned with Sonesta’s People People philosophy.

  • Any other duties as assigned.

What great looks like

  • Previous housekeeping, hotel, hospitality, cleaning, janitorial, or guest service 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, 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:

  • 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.

Before You Apply

To be considered, please complete the full application in addition to submitting your resume. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

How this job compares

Set against the 634 open Housekeeping jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$65–75K/yr38 salary ranges
  • US median$18–20/hr333 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 16 open Housekeeping jobs in Ohio and 634 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
Housekeeping postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (126 postings).
Education
9 of the 634 open Housekeeping jobs (1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

Prepare for this role

You've read the whole posting — now see how you match it.