Front Desk Agent

White Lodging; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Shift swapping app

Referral bonuses

401(k) match

PTO with rollover

Wellness tools

Tuition reimbursement

Hotel discounts

Career growth

EAP

Medical insurance from day 1

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

White Lodging is hiring for a Front Desk Agent in Richmond, VA. You will warmly greet guests, manage check-ins/outs, and handle reservations to ensure a smooth stay. Strong communication and a customer-first mindset are essential for thriving in a fast-paced, guest-facing environment.

This role offers opportunities for growth across multiple properties. Evening and weekend shifts may be required as part of a flexible schedule in a hospitality-driven team.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and a customer-first approach.
• Willingness to work long hours, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Hospitality experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide the highest quality of service to guests and anticipate their needs.
• Check guests in and out efficiently and with a friendly demeanor.
• Follow cash handling and hotel billing procedures accurately.
• Develop knowledge of staff, services, hours, rooms, rates, and amenities.
• Help maintain lobby cleanliness and security of guest information.
• Respond to guest concerns and resolve issues promptly.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer service mindset

Flexibility

Teamwork

Outgoing personality

Hospitality experience helpful

Ability to stand and move fast pace

Job description

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.