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 Café Riggs, as well as Silver Lyan – a subterranean bar from the internationally acclaimed Ryan Chetiyawardana, also known as Mr Lyan.

Front Desk Agent Essential Functions:
• Welcome guests in a warm, personable, sincere, and friendly manner.
• Post charges to appropriate guest accounts.
• Anticipate guests' needs, create personal and memorable experience and solutions.
• Assist operators and reservations as needed.
• Collaborate and communicate with all departments to ensure seamless guest satisfaction.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Perform all other duties requested by Front Office Leaders.

**This position requires open availability.

This position requires the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
• Hotel Experience is not 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
• Flexible schedule is required to meet the needs of the business

Pay Rate: Hourly $20-22

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