US Hoteliers Map Solutions To Hit Hiring Goals for Summer

Several job openings across hotel departments remain unfilled as U.S. hoteliers prepare for a busy summer travel season.

Kevin Loughran, director of talent acquisition at Sonesta Hotels, said via email the company set a goal to hire 2,000 associates for both full-time and part-time positions over a six-week period beginning this month.

Roles that still need filled include nearly 400 housekeeping positions, more than 200 for guest services/front desk, nearly 100 for night audit and nearly 100 maintenance technicians.

Loughran said referrals are one of the company's top sources for hiring. With Sonesta's recent growth in both managed and franchise portfolios, his team thought it would be beneficial to provide a "recruiting tool kit" for managers.

"We're currently doubling the award to associates for successfully [referring] candidates," he said.