$23 - $24 per hour
visibility Rosewood Washington, D.C. is looking for a Front Desk Agent to join our team! Nestled in the heart of Georgetown, our... .... Process and settle all payments according to established hotel requirements. Respon…
Hospitality & Food · Washington, DC
Hotel Front Desk Agent jobs in Washington, DC
Hotel front desk agents check guests in and out, manage reservations and billing, and resolve room issues, setting the tone for each stay from the first hello.
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$18–$35/hr
Typical pay range
$51k
Median, full-time
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$24 - $26 per hour
Accor Group gathers more than 45 brands, 5,600 hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle... ...about the hospitality industry and have previous Front Office experience to join our Front Office Team as a Front Desk Agent.…
all Night Audit work. Responsible for the front desk operation during the overnight shift (... ...least 1 year of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field required. High... ...postings, valet laundry, servers…
$26.5 - $28.3 per hour
Group gathers more than 45 brands, 5,600 hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations... ...& Revenue Manager, the Reservations Agent is responsible for effectively... ...to multitask Knowledge of computerized…
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 Rate…
$67.2k - $75.6k
large volume conventions, individuals traveling for leisure, and everything in between. Not only will you be part of a great team and hotel, you will also be part of a company that is one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies…
an innovative, entrepreneurial spirit, InnVentures has a culture of building teams that produce winning results. We operate over 75 hotels in 20+ states for some of the Nation’s largest REIT’s and private real estate own…
About Us is one of the largest hotel companies in the world and one of the world's leading hotel and resort companies with a... ...cultural, social and political sectors. About the Overnight Front Desk Agent position Fir…
$26.79 per hour
About Us is one of the largest hotel companies in the world and one of the world's leading hotel and resort companies with a... ...business, cultural, social and political sectors. About the Front Desk Agent position Fir…
$85k - $95k
nonprofit is seeking an Executive Assistant/Receptionist to anchor the front office and keep a busy leadership team running smoothly. The... ...a packed calendar as they are greeting guests at the front desk. If your bac…
lifestyle hospitality industry, people make the difference. Arlo Hotels is committed to being a great place to work, providing... ...and professionally. * Reports guest concerns or comments to the Front Desk Supervisor/D…
The Administrative / General Clerk II plays a key role in supporting the Agency’s mission by delivering comprehensive administrative, clerical, records, and operational assistance across multiple organizational units. Th…
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What hotel front desk agents earn in Washington
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $18–$23 | $38k–$48k |
| Mid level | $22–$28 | $45k–$58k |
| Senior | $26–$35 | $55k–$72k |
Adjusted for the Washington market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Property management systemsReservation managementPayment and billing accuracyConflict resolutionPhone and email etiquetteUpselling rooms and servicesMultitasking at the deskLocal area knowledge
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
A guest arrives at midnight and their reservation is missing. What do you do?
Stay calm, search alternate spellings and channels, and get them a room or a solution before assigning blame. The guest's night matters more than the cause.
How do you handle an angry guest complaining about their room?
Listen fully, apologize once sincerely, and offer a concrete fix like a move or amenity. Describe staying warm while working the system.
What property management systems have you used?
Name them, such as Opera, Fosse, or OnQ. If the hotel uses another, note that you have learned a PMS quickly before.
How do you approach upselling upgrades at check-in?
Describe reading the guest and offering relevant value, like a quiet high floor for a business traveler, rather than reciting a script.
Walk me through your end-of-shift balancing routine.
Cover counting the drawer, reconciling payments against the PMS, and passing a clean log to the next shift. Accuracy and handoff discipline.
Can you work overnight audit shifts or rotating weekends?
Hotels never close, so answer honestly. Night audit willingness in particular can fast-track hiring and promotion.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For hotel front desk agents specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Name the PMS platforms you know, such as Opera, OnQ, Fosse, or Mews.
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Quantify the property: room count, brand or flag, and occupancy levels you handled.
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Include upsell revenue or enrollment numbers for loyalty programs if tracked.
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Mention guest satisfaction scores or review mentions tied to your service.
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List night audit experience separately; it combines the desk with accounting and is in demand.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Front Desk Agent
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Front Desk Supervisor
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Front Office Manager
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Hotel General Manager
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