Housekeeping Lead

Housekeeping Lead

We are looking for honest, reliable, and hard-working housekeepers to keep Sonder running smoothly! In addition to general housekeeping duties, we rely on our housekeepers to be our eyes and ears in each guest unit, anticipating and reporting potential guest issues, and ensuring that each guest’s experience is of the highest quality.

• Manage weekly and daily cleaning schedules for a team of housekeepers.
• Support and lead cleaner onboarding and ongoing training and improvement.
• Organize and prepare supplies for daily distribution, leading inventory control and organization.
• Triage and delegate guest requests in real-time to cleaner schedules.
• Perform standard housekeeping duties when necessary, including cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, living spaces, and bedrooms, changing linen and terry, polishing surfaces, removing trash/recycling, restocking soaps, shampoos, various kitchen and apartment items, and branded Sonder collateral, and ensuring all furniture, appliances, and amenities are clean and in working order.
• Conduct special projects as assigned.
• Initiate and manage reporting of any maintenance issues, safety hazards or damage of Sonder property.
• Manage various digital programs including online HK scheduler, cleaner mobile app, and internal reporting & communication platforms.
• Support cleaner training and compliance on these programs.
• Daily travel around market and central warehouse to complete tasks and manage cleaning program.

• A professional with a positive attitude, who has the ability to work effectively both in a leadership position as well as independently.
• Previous experience in a leadership role with a housekeeping department or similar operation, especially in regard to personnel management.
• Experience with managing various schedules, budgets, and applications.
• Tech‑savvy with ability to use various digital applications, including mobile, digitally correspond with management.
• Knowledge of cleaning and sanitation products, techniques and methods, and cleaning sensitive materials.
• Working knowledge of operating household cleaning equipment and best practices.
• Physical stamina and mobility including ability to reach, kneel, and bend.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull required load (usually about 40 lbs).
• This role requires regular access to a reliable smartphone and a reliable vehicle to use for work, a valid driver's license, and a clean driving record with proof of insurance.

• Competitive compensation.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (where applicable).
• Flexible vacation.
• Wellness and volunteering days.
• Annual free credits and discounts to stay in Sonder properties.
• Workplace flexibility (for remote‑specified positions only).

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. 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