Reservations Agent

Hotel Reservations Agent

Riggs Washington DC sits on the iconic downtown corner of Penn Quarter's 9th and F Street in a historic building once home to Riggs National Bank. Each of the Hotel's 181 guest rooms offers a playful nod to the building's legacy. Riggs is home to the all-occasion European brasserie-inspired restaurant Café Riggs, as well as Silver Lyan – a subterranean bar from the internationally acclaimed Ryan Chetiyawardana, also known as Mr Lyan.

Core Essential Functions

• Answer reservation calls, emails, and online inquiries professionally.
• Process new reservations, changes, and cancellations accurately.
• Provide guests with information about rooms, rates, amenities, and hotel services.
• Promote room upgrades and special offers when appropriate.
• Coordinate guest requests with hotel departments to ensure a seamless stay.
• Maintain accurate reservation records and guest profiles.
• Resolve reservation-related guest concerns promptly and professionally.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Hotel experience is not required – fun and welcoming personality is a MUST
• Ability to learn and maintain knowledge of current hotel and nearby events
• A minimum of 1 -2 years hospitality experience is preferred but not required
• Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written is a MUST
• Possess poise, elegance and calm demeanor in all situations
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Flexible schedule is required to meet the needs of the business

$24.00 per hour

Benefits

At Riggs Washington DC we are committed to giving our employees the skills and support required to deliver extraordinary experiences, and most importantly, to grow in their careers. On top of this we also like to offer our teams a wide range of benefits including:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance (for full-time employees)
• 6 complimentary nights a year at any Lore Group hotel
• Lore Group employee & immediate family rates
• Lore Group friend and family rates
• 50% employee discount and 25% friends and family discount at over 800 partner hotels via Lore Discovery
• 50% discount in Lore Group restaurants and bars
• 10 days vacation - plus every year an extra day
• Company paid life insurance 1.5X annual salary
• Employee assistance program
• Referral incentive
• 401K with 5% match
• Training and development programs
• Additional perks via United Healthcare
• Complimentary employee meals
• Employee recognition programs

Equal Employment Opportunity Lore Group does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family responsibilities, genetic information, matriculation, or political affiliation. We will make any reasonable effort to ensure that all applicants and employees receive equal opportunity in personnel matters, including recruiting, selection, training, placement, promotion, wages and benefits, transfers, terminations, and working conditions.

Location: Washington, DC