Reservations Sales Associate

Riggs D.C; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Six complimentary nights each year at

Lore Group employee and family rates

Lore Group friends and family rates

50% employee discount and 25% friends

50% discount at Lore Group restaurants

Paid vacation days

Nine paid holidays

Seven paid sick days

Life insurance

401(k) with 5% match

Training and development programs

Job summary

Riggs Washington DC is seeking a Reservations Sales Associate to answer calls, emails, and online inquiries and to manage reservations with care and accuracy. In this role you will promote upgrades, coordinate requests with hotel departments, and maintain guest profiles while delivering outstanding hospitality with a polished, professional demeanor.

A welcoming personality and flexibility in schedule are essential, with 1–2 years hospitality experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills; verbal and written.
• 1–2 years hospitality experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to learn hotel and nearby events.
• Poise, elegance and calm demeanor in all situations.
• Exceptional organizational skills; flexible schedule required.

Responsibilities

• Answer reservation calls, emails, and online inquiries professionally.
• Process new reservations, changes, and cancellations accurately.
• Provide guests with information about rooms, rates, amenities, and hotel services.
• Promote room upgrades and special offers when appropriate.
• Coordinate guest requests with hotel departments to ensure a seamless stay.
• Maintain accurate reservation records and guest profiles.
• Resolve reservation-related guest concerns promptly and professionally.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Hospitality experience

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Job description

## Reservations Sales AssociateApply: Riggs Washington DC: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR205386Riggs Washington DC sits on the iconic downtown corner of Penn Quarter’s 9th and F Street in a historic building once home to Riggs National Bank. Each of the Hotel’s 181 guest rooms offers a playful nod to the building’s legacy. Riggs is home to the all-occasion European brasserie-inspired restaurant Café Riggs, as well as Silver Lyan – a subterranean bar from the internationally acclaimed Ryan Chetiyawardana, also known as Mr Lyan.**Core Essential Functions*** Answer reservation calls, emails, and online inquiries professionally.* Process new reservations, changes, and cancellations accurately.* Provide guests with information about rooms, rates, amenities, and hotel services.* Promote room upgrades and special offers when appropriate.* Coordinate guest requests with hotel departments to ensure a seamless stay.* Maintain accurate reservation records and guest profiles.* Resolve reservation-related guest concerns promptly and professionally.* Perform other duties as assigned.**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities*** Hotel Experience is not required – Fun and welcoming personality is a MUST* Ability to learn and maintain knowledge of current hotel and nearby events* A minimum of 1 -2 years hospitality experience is preferred but not required* Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written is a MUST* Possess poise, elegance and calm demeanor in all situations* Exceptional Organizational skills* Flexible schedule is required to meet the needs of the business**Compensation**### $24.00 per hour**Benefits** At Riggs Washington DC we are committed to giving our employees the skills and support required to deliver extraordinary experiences, and most importantly, to grow in their careers. On top of this we also like to offer our teams a wide range of benefits including:* Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees* Six complimentary nights each year at any Lore Group hotel* Lore Group employee and immediate family rates* Lore Group friends and family rates* 50% employee discount and 25% friends and family discount at more than 800 partner hotels through Lore Discovery* 50% discount at Lore Group restaurants and bars* Paid vacation days - entitlement increasing annually* Nine paid holidays annually* Seven paid sick days annually, as established in Washington, D.C.* Company-paid life insurance equal to 1.5 times annual salary* Employee Assistance Program* Referral incentives* 401(k) with a 5% match* Training and development programs* Additional perks through Cigna* Complimentary employee meals - lunch and dinner daily* Employee recognition programs **Equal Employment Opportunity** Lore Group does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family responsibilities, genetic information, matriculation, or political affiliation. We will make any reasonable effort to ensure that all applicants and employees receive equal opportunity in personnel matters, including recruiting, selection, training, placement, promotion, wages and benefits, transfers, terminations, and working conditions.**Location:** Washington, DC