Front Desk Agent

White Lodging; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Advanced scheduling via app

Unlimited referral bonuses

401(k) with company match

Paid time off with rollover

Complimentary wellness tools

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and

Job summary

White Lodging is seeking a Front Desk Agent to welcome guests, manage reservations, and ensure smooth check-ins and check-outs at our premium hotels. The role emphasizes strong communication, a customer-first mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, guest-facing environment.

The position offers growth across multiple properties and a supportive team, with competitive benefits and the opportunity to develop professional hospitality skills.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and a customer-first mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, guest-facing environment.
• Previous hospitality experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality service to guests, anticipating and exceeding expectations.
• Check guests in and out efficiently and pleasantly.
• Follow cash handling and hotel accounting procedures.
• Develop knowledge of hotel services, rates, and amenities.
• Assist in maintaining lobby cleanliness and security of guest information.
• Resolve guest concerns or complaints effectively.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer-first mindset

Flexibility

Team player

Outgoing personality

Hospitality expectations

Stamina for long hours

Job description

Who We Are

Join White Lodging — a hospitality company developing and operating award-winning, premium-brand hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants in top U.S. cities. We know that the hospitality business, like life, is about how you make people feel. Enjoy a supportive team culture, flexible scheduling, and real career growth opportunities across multiple hotel properties in your market.

Description

Summary:

Who We Are

Join White Lodging — a hospitality company developing and operating award-winning, premium-brand hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants in top U.S. cities. We know that the hospitality business, like life, is about how you make people feel. Enjoy a supportive team culture, flexible scheduling, and real career growth opportunities across multiple hotel properties in your market.

We are looking for a Front Desk Agent to join our team. In this role, you will welcome and register hotel guests, manage reservations, and ensure a seamless check-in and check-out experience. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, a customer-first mindset, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, guest-facing environment. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to start or grow a career in hotel front desk operations, hospitality management, or guest services.

Responsibilities:

What You'll Do

• Provide the highest quality of service to guests, anticipating and exceeding their expectations
• Check guests in and out efficiently and in a friendly manner
• Understand and consistently follow all cash handling and accounting procedures including hotel credit and check cashing procedures
• Develop thorough knowledge of hotel staff, services, hours of operation, room locations, rates, amenities, and surroundings
• Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the lobby and entrance
• Ensure security and confidentiality of all guest and hotel information
• Effectively respond to and resolve guest concerns or complaints
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

What You'll Bring

• Strong communication skills
• A passion for customer service
• The ability to be flexible and adapt to any situation
• A desire to work as part of the front desk team
• An outgoing personality with a positive attitude
• Previous hospitality experience is helpful but not required
• Ability to stand and move at a fast pace for long periods of time, with availability to work long hours, weekends, and holidays as necessary
  
  

Other information:

What You Can Look Forward To

• DailyPay — get paid when you need it
• Advanced scheduling with easy shift swapping via our app
• Unlimited employee referral bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) with rollover
• Complimentary wellness tools
• Leadership development & tuition reimbursement
• Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and travel
• Growth opportunities across multiple hotel properties in your market
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Full-time associates also receive:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance — starting day 1
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
  

White Lodging is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

Compensation starts at $17.10 to $19.00