Kasa
Hospitality Associate - Pittsburgh
Job Summary
The role of Hospitality Associate at Kasa involves providing excellent guest service, assisting with check-in, and addressing guest needs both in person and digitally. Candidates should have at least 1-2 years of experience in hospitality or customer service and be comfortable using technology. The job requires flexibility in scheduling, physical capability, and strong communication skills. Benefits include travel credits, paid time off, health insurance, and various perks, supporting a high-quality guest experience and operational excellence.
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About Kasa
Kasa is the leading tech-enabled hotel and apartment hotel brand and manager. Kasa has built a hospitality operating system that fundamentally improves the profitability of hospitality assets while delivering a high quality, digitally forward experience to guests. We partner with owners of multifamily and boutique hospitality properties to deliver stylish, professionally managed accommodations to business and leisure travelers alike. We took the best that hotels and short-term rentals had to offer and created a new class of hospitality that is well-priced, reliable, and offers a large selection of great locations.
Unlike traditional hotel operators, we prioritize automation, AI-driven pricing, and data-driven decision-making to optimize revenue and improve guest experiences.
The Role
Join our Maverick Hotel Team as a Hospitality Associate where you will be the heart of our onsite-guest experience. This dynamic role combines physical presence with digital prowess, making you a key figure at The Maverick by Kasa. Reporting to the Property General Manager, you'll work closely with both the Guest Experience and the Property Operations team.
About the Team
Be a part of our East Portfolio Operations, a team passionate about delivering seamless experiences for our guests. Our team members at Kasa are located all over the country, have diverse backgrounds, and come from many different industries. Everyone joined Kasa because they are passionate about delivering high-quality standards to ensure that our guests love their experience while staying with Kasa.
Day in the life of a Kasa Hospitality Associate
Guest Experience
- Welcoming and Assisting Guests: Be the first point of contact for guests, assisting with check–in, and addressing their immediate needs or special requests.
- Local Expertise: Provide guests with personalized local recommendations and insights, enhancing their overall experience at [Name].
Operational Responsibilities
- Quality Assurance and Property Upkeep: Maintain the common areas, such as coffee stations and concierge closets, to ensure they are well-stocked and presentable. Perform quality checks using our TechTool 'Safety Culture' after each clean to uphold our high-quality standards.
- Readiness and Event Planning: Prepare for upcoming guest arrivals and organize guest engagement events, coordinating with housekeeping and maintenance teams.
- Guest Requests & Troubleshooting: Promptly address and resolve guest requests received through our Task Management Tool 'Breezeway.' Additionally, address any live guest issues, such as cleanliness, technical, or operational challenges.
Communication and Collaboration
- Team Coordination: Maintain seamless communication with the remote Guest Experience team via tools like Slack and Kustomer, ensuring any guest issues are swiftly resolved.
- Emergency Handling: Be equipped to tackle emergency situations such as lockouts or urgent guest requests, showcasing your problem-solving abilities.
Experience and Requirements
- Hospitality Expertise: Minimum of 2 years of experience in hospitality. Alternatively, if you have less hospitality experience, a minimum of 2 years in customer service is required.
- Guest Service Skills: At least 1 year of experience in guest service roles.
- Tech-Savvy: A strong affinity for technology, with previous experience in tech-related tasks, and a keen interest in learning new systems and platforms.
- Flexibility: Availability for varied shifts, including afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Transportation: Access to reliable transportation.
- Physical Capability: Comfortable with lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Consistent While Under Pressure: Skilled in maintaining composure and a positive outlook in challenging or high-stress situations.
Plus if...
- You pride yourself on your communication and organizational skills
In one year, you will succeed at Kasa by having:
- Established yourself as a top operations performer by consecutively reaching monthly quality goals
- Set a high bar for quality standards and guest satisfaction within your market
- Become an invaluable resource to our team, beyond your knowledge of property operations
- Supported critical cross-departmental Kasa projects
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Benefits
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✈ Kasa Travel Credit: We love to travel! Kasa employees get an allowance of free stays with us in any of our locations, plus a discount on any night for friends and family.
- 💰 The Pay: The starting base pay range for this role is between $17 and $19 and is set based on multiple considerations including business needs, market demands, talent availability, experience, and unique skills and attributes. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for equity, bonus, perks, benefits, and Kasa Travel Credits.
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🙌 Paid Time Off: Full-time hourly Kasa employees accrue paid time off at a generous rate that increases with tenure.
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🩺 Health Coverage: We’ve invested in comprehensive health insurance options to help when you need it most, including a company-sponsored plan with fertility coverage.
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⭐ Other Perks: Qualifying full-time roles are eligible for a wi-fi stipend, home office stipend, and more!
Who We Are
Kasa is the leading tech-enabled hotel and apartment hotel brand and manager. Kasa has built a hospitality operating system that fundamentally improves the profitability of hospitality assets while delivering a high-quality, digitally forward experience to guests. We partner with owners of multifamily and boutique hospitality properties to provide stylish, professionally managed accommodations to business and leisure travelers. We took the best that hotels and short-term rentals had to offer and created a new class of hospitality that is well-priced, reliable, and offers a large selection of great locations!
Behind the scenes, we build technology that combines with our innovative operations to grow a globally scalable offering that delivers high-quality stays to guests. Our guests enjoy seamless check-ins, caring service, and attractive amenities. If anything comes up, our on-site and remote guest experience team is available throughout their stay, ensuring our hospitality is rarely seen but always felt.
Kasa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
Kasa Living is an E-Verify participant. We will verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States by matching information employees provide on the Form I-9 against records available to the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). You may find more information here and here.
Kasa does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or People & Talent team.
The Kasa Talent Acquisition team will only communicate from email addresses that use the URLs kasa.com and us.greenhouse-mail.io. We will not use apps such as Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, or Google Hangouts for communicating with you. We will never ask you to send us money or technology to work for our company. If you believe you are a scam victim, please review your local government consumer protections guidance and reach out to them directly. US-based applicants may refer to this article from consumer.ftc.gov for more details.
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