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
Promotes coffee consumption by educating customers; sells coffee and coffee grinding and brewing equipment, accessories, and supplies; prepares and serves a variety of coffee drinks, along with pastries and cookies. 
What you’ll be doing
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<li>Welcomes and greets every customer as they enter the outlet</li>
<li>Determine customer needs and appropriately suggest product with every customer to enhance service and meet sales goals</li>
<li>Follows Sonesta Service standards with every guest interaction</li>
<li>Prepares PJ's Coffee Cafe beverages according to standards in F&amp;B SOP Manual</li>
<li>Follows store policy and procedures for operational flow</li>
<li>Follows health, safety and sanitation guidelines for all products</li>
<li>Itemizes and totals check for service or totals takeout transaction on cash register and accepts payment</li>
<li>Follows Hotel's cash handling procedures and cash register policies</li>
<li>Stocks and replenishes merchandise and rotates stock</li>
<li>Performs cleaning tasks as assigned in daily opening and/or closing duties to maintain cleanliness standards</li>
<li>Maximize revenue and contribute to store sales goals by reducing waste and improving profits</li>
<li>Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines</li>
<li>Reports potentially unsafe conditions</li>
<li>Build solid relationship with your Colleagues</li>
<li>Treats colleagues with respect and dignity</li>
<li>Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.</li>
<li>Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The employee is expected to work in other areas of the hotel when needed to assist operations to perform job duties not necessarily contained in this job description.</li>
<li>Deliver Passionate &amp; Engaging Service to our Guests</li>
<li>You will be passionate and truly engaged in taking care of our guests,&nbsp; recognizing individual guests and anticipating their unique needs in order to exceed their expectations</li>
<li>You will consistently deliver our GUEST model:</li>
<li>Greet or welcome everyone, warmly with a smile</li>
<li>Use eye and ear contact and guest’s name</li>
<li>Establish/anticipate needs</li>
<li>Solve and own all requests/complaints</li>
<li>Thank everyone</li>
</ul>
Qualifications and Skills
A candidate for this position must possess the following applicable knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to demonstrate and provide applicable examples to support his/her competency.
<ul>
<li>Track record of delivering exceptional guest or client experience</li>
<li>Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time for training and safety purposes, and when interacting with guests and associates.</li>
<li>Strong communication skills</li>
<li>Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments</li>
<li>Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time</li>
<li>Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan</li>
<li>Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions</li>
<li>Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.</li>
<li>Ability to operate in MICROS Food &amp; Beverage Management Operating System</li>
<li>Must be available to work various shifts including nights, week-ends and holidays</li>
<li>Valid ServSafe Food Handler Certificate required</li>
</ul>
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, reach, balance, stoop, kneel, talk, hear, taste and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Anticipated Pay Range &amp; 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.&nbsp;
Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:&nbsp;
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<li>Medical, Dental &amp; Vision Insurance
</li>
<li>Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match
</li>
<li>401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
</li>
<li>Paid Vacation &amp; Sick Time
</li>
<li>Paid Parental Leave
</li>
<li>Company-Paid Life Insurance
</li>
<li>Company-Paid Short-Term &amp; Long-Term Disability
</li>
<li>Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness &amp; Accident Insurance
</li>
<li>Educational Assistance
</li>
<li>Sonesta Hotel Discounts (yes, you’ll want to use these ✈️)
</li>
<li>Additional Perks &amp; Employee Discounts
</li>
</ul>
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.

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