Front Desk Agent

Front Desk 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 Caf Riggs, as well as Silver Lyan a subterranean bar from the internationally acclaimed Ryan Chetiyawardana, also known as Mr Lyan.

Essential functions include: welcoming guests in a warm, personable, sincere, and friendly manner; posting charges to appropriate guest accounts; anticipating guests' needs, creating personal and memorable experience and solutions; assisting operators and reservations as needed; collaborating and communicating with all departments to ensure seamless guest satisfaction; complying with all company policies and procedures; and performing all other duties requested by Front Office Leaders.

This position requires open availability. The following knowledge, skills and abilities are required: fun and welcoming personality is a must; a minimum of 1-2 years hospitality experience is preferred but not required; excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; exceptional organizational skills; ability to smile while multi-tasking and meeting your deadlines; and a flexible schedule is required to meet the needs of the business.

Pay rate: hourly $20-22.

Benefits include: 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; and 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