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.
Location: Lower East Side, New York City
Time Commitment: 40 hours
Anticipated Schedule: 3 PM - 11 PM | Tuesday to Saturday (Flexibility based on business needs)
The Hospitality Associate role is an on-site facilitator of everything that the Kasa guest will experience during their stay. Like many operations roles, there is no “typical day” but you will a key contributor of the hospitality operations of Kasa Lantern LES, guest service opportunities, and foster a culture of creativity and ‘Be Our Guest’ level service delivery. You will identify, prioritize, and execute improvements to all forms of guest service, aligned with Kasa brand standards, and influenced through proactive leadership of the service delivery. Daily tasks include, but are not limited to: Partnering with our regional Guest Experience team to deliver top-tier guest service, while actively communicating with guests via sms, WhatsApp, and email. Other tasks may include fulfilling Housekeeping requests, maintaining the lobby and hotel vibe, and identifying partnership opportunities in the local community. A typical schedule for this role is based on business needs, including nights, weekends and holidays (we are in the hospitality industry).
Day in the life of a Kasa Hospitality AssociateGuest 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 and directly with guests 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.
- 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.
- You pride yourself on your communication and organizational skills
- 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
💰 The Pay
The starting base pay range for this role is between $17 and $20 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.
Curious about the Kasa experience? Save 15% when you book on kasa.comBenefits- 🌏 Remote Work: With flexibility as a core value, and over three-quarters of the team working remotely, Kasa employees are able to work from anywhere!
- 🙌 Flexible PTO: Full-time exempt Kasa employees are encouraged to take time off as they need and see fit, ensuring that it’s not disruptive to their work.
- 📈 401(k) Plan: As you invest in yourself and your future, Kasa invests in you too: we offer a generous 401(k) contribution match.
- 🩺 Health Coverage: We’ve invested in comprehensive health insurance options to help when you need it most.
- ⭐ Other Perks: Qualifying full-time roles are eligible for a wi-fi stipend, cell-phone reimbursement, home office stipend, and more!
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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What We Do
Kasa Living, Inc. is a real estate technology company that is building a global accommodations brand. The company partners with owners of multifamily and boutique hospitality properties, transforming underutilized real estate into stylishly-furnished, professionally managed units that cater to business and leisure travelers seeking trustworthy and comfortable accommodations. Kasa was founded in 2016 by a team that includes technology and real estate professionals who previously drove growth at firms, including Airbnb, KKR, and Apollo. The company is headquartered in San Francisco.
