Operations / Hospitality Intern
Sonder
Sonder is on a mission to revolutionize hospitality and make a world of better stays open to all. No two Sonders are the same – each property has a bespoke design and contains a mix of rooms, suites, and apartments. Though each Sonder is unique, our mobile app allows guests to effortlessly navigate their stay. From check-in to checkout, everything they need is just a tap away. To be better is a never-ending pursuit and revolutions don’t happen overnight. But, together, we can forever change the way people stay, for the better.
We are looking for someone who breathes hospitality operations and is energized by the opportunity to maximize, motivate, and inspire a team to deliver an amazing Sonder guest experience. Our Sonder locations are distributed across a city in different shapes, sizes, ages, and styles, and we pride ourselves on offering a hotel-like service. That’s what you’ll own.
Life at Sonder
We aspire to build a workplace where employees can thrive. Our culture shapes how we make decisions, how we conduct meetings, how we communicate, and how we treat each other. It’s the coordinated way in which we work that gives us a shot at achieving the epic tale we hope to be part of. Our Leadership Principles are a foundational part of our culture and they play a vital role in guiding the values and actions of our team members. Each of these principles is at the heart of what we do. Check out this article to find out more about our Culture and Principles.
Our Hospitality Internship opportunity provides aspiring hospitality professionals an insight into a world renowned hospitality/ tech brand, where your learning and growth is a top priority for our city teams. Our Interns will take part in one of our most versatile roles, it is the perfect opportunity for anyone who loves being on the go and finds fulfillment in serving our guests. If you’re ready for an evolving and fast-paced environment that is focused on delivering amazing guest experiences, we’d love to hear from you!
To be considered for this role you MUST currently be in education - a learning agreement will be required from your University.
The Opportunity
Respond to day-to-day guest requests, issues, and other outreach using the Sonder Service Principles
Be the face of Sonder, and make an awesome first impression on our guests, visitors, and all internal and external partners.
Provide friendly, upbeat service to all of our guests both in person and via chat, phone and email
Flex to support the back-of-house/Hospitality Agent team on a day-to-day basis as needs arise through housekeeping quality audits, inventory checks, and minor maintenance and technology issues
Assist with inventory duties such as preparing turnover kits, receiving deliveries, and tracking linen/consumables use
Ensure the maintenance, cleanliness, and organization of both guest-facing and back of house working spaces including lobbies, office, storage closets, warehouse and others, as assigned
Travel to multiple Sonder properties throughout the local market, as required
Learn from the best hospitality professionals in the business on how to successful run a front desk and back office operations
Who We Look For
Guest-centric and positive mindset
Organized, hardworking, and detail-oriented
Thrives in a fast paced, ever-changing, always challenging startup environment
Ability to work effectively both in a team environment as well as independently
Comfort in independent problem solving with the humility to ask for help when needed
Unintimidated by using mobile apps while in the field for team collaboration and communication
This role requires regular access to a reliable smartphone, reliable transportation and willingness to travel between properties on a daily basis when working. (Reliable transportation includes biking, walking, public transportation, scooter and/or other forms of transit that provide reasonable work associated transit times between locations)
Proficiency in languages other than English + Spanish is a plus
To be considered for this role you MUST currently be in education - a learning agreement will be required from your University.
Benefits
We offer attractive employee travel perks for any Sonder location as well as competitive stock, health and lifestyle benefits. For eligible employees, benefits may include:
Competitive compensation
Generous stock plan
Medical, dental and vision insurance (where applicable)
Flexible vacation
Wellness and volunteering days
Annual free credits and discounts to stay in Sonders
Workplace flexibility (for remote-specified positions only) #ABetterWaytoWork
Learn More About Sonder
Blog: Sonder Stories
Instagram: @sonderstays
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other classification protected by applicable state, federal or local law. Extend Hospitality To All is one of Sonder’s Leadership Principles. Living up to that principle means fully embracing diversity: ensuring that all of our employees, guests, partners, and communities feel safe, respected, included, cared for, and empowered.
As part of our commitment to creating a workplace open to all, we have created Sonder Circles, also known as employee resource groups. These groups aim to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace aligned with the communities they serve.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to recruiting@sonder.com.