Sonesta International Hotels

In-Room Dining Server

Sonesta International Hotels  •  New Orleans, LA (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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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

At Sonesta, hospitality is all about creating memorable experiences — even behind the guest room door. As an In-Room Dining Server, you’ll deliver elevated, personalized food & beverage service directly to our guests while creating a seamless and welcoming dining experience in the comfort of their rooms.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys guest interaction, thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment, and takes pride in delivering thoughtful, attentive service. From breakfast in bed to late-night dining and VIP amenities, you’ll help create exceptional moments that make every stay feel special.

If you’re service-driven, detail-oriented, and passionate about hospitality — we’d love to meet you.

What you’ll be doing

  • Deliver food and beverage orders to guest rooms promptly, professionally, and according to hotel service standards.
  • Provide exceptional guest service by greeting guests warmly, explaining menu items, and ensuring order accuracy and presentation quality.
  • Set up and present in-room dining trays, tables, amenities, and special requests professionally and efficiently.
  • Accurately take guest orders, process transactions, and support POS and cash handling procedures as needed.
  • Maintain strong knowledge of restaurant menus, beverages, wine offerings, promotions, and hotel amenities.
  • Coordinate closely with Culinary, Restaurant, Banquets, and Food & Beverage teams to ensure timely and seamless service.
  • Monitor guest satisfaction and respond quickly and professionally to guest requests or concerns.
  • Assist with tray retrieval, hallway clearance, side work, restocking, and maintaining cleanliness across service areas.
  • Follow food safety procedures, sanitation standards, responsible alcohol service guidelines, and hotel operational policies.
  • Support VIP arrivals, special events, amenities, and customized guest experiences as needed.
  • Help create a polished, welcoming, and guest-focused experience aligned with Sonesta’s People People culture.
  • Any other duties as assigned.

What great looks like

  • Previous restaurant, in-room dining, hotel, hospitality, banquet, or Food & Beverage experience preferred.
  • Strong communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills with a polished and professional presence.
  • Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
  • Knowledge of food & beverage service, dining etiquette, and responsible alcohol service practices preferred.
  • Experience using POS systems and handling guest transactions accurately preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail, presentation, cleanliness, and guest experience standards.
  • Food Handler Certification, TIPS Certification, or alcohol service certification preferred where applicable.
  • A passion for hospitality, guest engagement, teamwork, and creating memorable in-room dining experiences.
  • Flexible availability including mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnight service as needed.

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.

Sonesta International Hotels

About Sonesta International Hotels

Sonesta is now the 8th largest hotel company in the US, with 13 brands that consist of 1100 hotels, 100K+ rooms across three continents and include The Royal Sonesta, The James Hotels, Classico Collection by Sonesta, Sonesta Hotels & Resorts, MOD Collection by Sonesta, Sonesta Select, Sonesta ES Suites, Sonesta Simply Suites, Red Lion Hotels, Inns & Suites by Sonesta, Signature Inn by Sonesta, Americas Best Value Inn by Sonesta and Canadas Best Value Inn by Sonesta.

With the growth of the company, we have also expanded our award-winning guest loyalty program – Sonesta Travel Pass. Offering guests a variety of travel experiences, free nights, value added perks, points that can be redeemed at any of Sonesta's hotels.

Sprung from the classic hoteliers of the mid-20th century, Sonesta is a collection of hotels, resorts, suites and cruises enjoys a rich history celebrating over 85 years in hospitality. When savvy travelers stay in one of our locations throughout the world, they are treated to a genuine experience, reflective of the culture and personality of the destination. Guests are always delighted to find that we have let the outside culture in!

As one of the original hoteliers in the United States, Sonesta has a solid understanding of what drives the passion for travel – service, beautiful surroundings and an unmatched destination experience delivered with style. It’s our employees who deliver on this promise with integrity and passion, ensuring our future will be as strong as our past.

Discover what you have been missing at Sonesta. Join us. We can’t wait to meet you.

Industry
Travel & Hospitality
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Newton, Massachusetts
Year Founded
Unknown
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