Overnight Front Desk Manager at InterContinental Washington DC - The Wharf

IHG Hotels; United States; On-site; USD 80,231,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Room discounts

Training programs

Job summary

InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf, a luxury property on The Wharf waterfront, seeks an Overnight Front Desk Manager to ensure seamless guest experiences from arrival to departure.

You will lead the front office team, provide local insights, handle payments and reservations, and tailor recommendations to guests while maintaining exceptional service standards.

Qualifications

• Higher education qualification / equivalent in Hotel Management/ Business Administration
• 3 years of Front Office/Guest Service experience
• 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

Responsibilities

• Coaching your front office team to deliver memorable guest experiences and the warmest of welcomes
• Kicking off truly memorable guest experiences with the warmest of welcomes
• Acknowledging IHG Rewards Club members and returning guests in person or over the phone
• Taking, managing, and receiving payments for guest bookings
• Making the check-in and check-out process feel swift and seamless
• Staying a step of our guests' needs to anticipate requests and offer tailored recommendations
• Being our guests' trusted contact - helping with everything from bill issues to restaurant recommendations

Skills

Front Office experience

Guest Service

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Fluency in local language

Education

Higher education qualification in Hotel Management/ Business Administration

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.

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.

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

A luxurious hotel destination at The Wharf on D.C.'s Waterfront, the InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf in the reimagined Wharf neighborhood brings sophistication to its contemporary style. Perfectly placed on the beautiful Potomac River, InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf enjoys the most incredible waterfront views of D.C. Steps away from America's political epicenter, the hotel embraces guests with an exquisitely curated resort destination that reignites the river's edge and a captivating sanctuary in the center of The Wharf neighborhood, paying homage to the maritime and industrial-working heritage of its setting. Featuring a relaxing seasonal rooftop pool with striking Potomac River views and the indulging full-service spa, The Spa at The Wharf, modern luxury, culture, and a rich history combine in the Wharf neighborhood to create a perfect atmosphere for guests and locals alike.

About the Overnight Front Desk Manager position

First impressions count. To get our guests' memorable experiences off to an unforgettable start, we're looking for an Overnight Front Desk Manager who can make transactions feel seamless, offer exceptional local insights, anticipate every request to make our guests feel right at home and guide the team to success.

A little taste of your day-to-day

• Coaching your front office team to deliver memorable guest experiences and the warmest of welcomes
• Kicking off truly memorable guest experiences with the warmest of welcomes
• Acknowledging IHG Rewards Club members and returning guests in person or over the phone
• Taking, managing, and receiving payments for guest bookings
• Making the check-in and check-out process feel swift and seamless
• Staying a step of our guests' needs to anticipate requests and offer tailored recommendations
• Being our guests' trusted contact - helping with everything from bill issues to restaurant recommendations

What we need from you

• Higher education qualification / equivalent in Hotel Management/ Business Administration
• 3 years of Front Office/Guest Service experience
• 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

What you can expect from us

We give our 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 $28.00 to $30.00. 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.

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

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.