Overnight Front Desk Agent - The Willard InterContinental Washington

Negotiable
Experience
Unlimited
Job Type
Full Time
Location
Portugal, Ave
Job Description

About Us 

IHG Hotels
& Resorts 
is one
of the largest hotel companies in the world and one of the world’s leading hotel
and resort companies with a family of 19 brands. Our purpose – True Hospitality
for Good – comes to life in every one of our collections. With luxury
and lifestyle, we are taking it to new heights.

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Five visionary brands -
InterContinental, Regent Hotels, Six Senses, Vignette Collection and Kimpton
Hotels - make up our luxury collection. Individually, they are icons. Together,
they bring unforgettable and unparalleled experiences to travelers in over 430
hotels and resorts in 100 countries around the world. 

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Having recently added a host
of incredible properties to our portfolio, we now stand as one of the world’s
leading luxury operators.

Each of our hotels cultivates a distinctive style and ambience where we embrace
every opportunity to give our guests
 unforgettable
and unparalleled experiences. 

 

About the hotel

The Willard InterContinental
Washington, DC is one of the most iconic hotels in the Nation’s Capital. Since
1818, the Willard InterContinental Hotel has played host to the world’s social
and political elite. Often referred to as the ‘Residence of Presidents’,
The Willard has welcomed U.S. presidents, foreign dignitaries and celebrities,
as well as has been the site of many historic moments in U.S. history. Located
in the heart of the nation's capital on Pennsylvania Avenue, the Willard
continues to be the hotel of choice for heads of state and leaders of
the world's business, cultural, social and political
sectors. 

 

About the Overnight Front Desk Agent
position

style="color: black; font-family: "Arial Nova", sans-serif;"> style="font-size: 10pt;">First impressions count. To get our guests’ memorable
experiences off to an unforgettable start, we’re looking for an Overnight Front
Desk Agent who can make transactions feel seamless, offer exceptional local
insights, and anticipate every request to make our guests feel right
at home.

 

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little taste of your day-to-day

Every night is different, but you’ll
mostly be:

  • Kicking off truly memorable guest
    experiences with the warmest of welcomes

  • style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;"> style="color: black; font-family: "Arial Nova", sans-serif;"> style="font-size: 10pt;">Acknowledging IHG Rewards Club members and returning
    guests in person or over the phone

  • style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;"> style="color: black; font-family: "Arial Nova", sans-serif;"> style="font-size: 10pt;">Taking, managing, and receiving payments for guest
    bookings

  • Making the check-in
    and check-out process feel swift and seamless

  • style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;"> style="color: black; font-family: "Arial Nova", sans-serif;"> style="font-size: 10pt;">Staying a step of our guests’ needs to anticipate
    requests and offer tailored recommendations

  • style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 5pt;"> style="color: black; font-family: "Arial Nova", sans-serif;"> style="font-size: 10pt;">Being our guests’ trusted contact – helping
    with everything from bill issues to restaurant
    recommendations

  • Assisting
    in running the overnight reports

 

style="color: black; font-family: "Arial Nova", sans-serif;"> style="font-size: 10pt;">What we need
from you

  • Communication skills -
    guests will need to come to you with concerns as well as compliments, so you’ll
    be easy to talk to

  • Your
    problem-solving skills will turn issues into opportunities, so every guest
    leaves with great memories

  • Fluency in the local language - extra language skills would be great,
    but not essential

  • Literate
    and tech-savvy - you’ll need a good grasp of reading, writing, basic math
    and computer skills

 

What you can expect from us

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people everything they need to succeed.

From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range
of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full
uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in
the business. 

 

The hourly pay rate for this role is $26.79. This rate is only applicable
for jobs to be performed in Washington, DC. This is the starting rate we in good
faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may pay
more or less than the posted rate, and the rate may be modified in the future.
An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors
including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications,
experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel
requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational
needs. 

 

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a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off,
medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and many other benefits to eligible
employees.

 

style="margin: 5pt 0in 0in 0.5in;">You
can apply for this role through the link below (or through the internal career
site if you are a current employee). 

 

style="color: black; font-family: "Arial Nova", sans-serif;"> style="font-size: 10pt;">Note: No amount of pay is considered wages
or compensation until earned, vested, and determinable.

The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form
of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in
the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at
the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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Our mission is to welcome everyone
and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage
colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts
provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture
of trust, support, and acceptance by always welcoming different backgrounds,
experiences, and perspectives. 

 

IHG Hotels & Resorts gives every member of the team the room
they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment.
We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside
of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting
wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.  So, join us and you’ll
become part of our ever-growing global family.

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style="font-size: 10pt;">At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we’ve made a promise.
As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True
Hospitality for Good.

Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised
and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of
the journey?

 

style="margin: 5pt 0in 0in 0.5in;">As the world’s first
and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
has pioneered international travel since the 1940s and we are passionate about
sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly
impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors
of the InterContinental®️ brand and to be part of the brand you will have
a thirst for travel, a passion for culture and an appreciation for diversity.
We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on
the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like
to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel
brand.

 

style="margin: 5pt 0in 0in 0.5in;">Don't quite meet every
single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job?

We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with
us today.