About the Role
The Overnight Front Desk Agent will provide exceptional guest service during the night shift, handling check-ins, check-outs, inquiries, and serving as the primary hotel contact. This role requires strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to deliver inspirational service during overnight hours.
Responsibilities
- Ensure all guests and patrons are warmly greeted upon entering and departing the hotel.
- Check-in/check-out hotel guests efficiently while extending the highest level of hospitality.
- Communicate and appropriately action all complaints/queries, escalating to management when applicable, and use sound judgment to resolve issues independently when a manager is not on-site.
- Respond to late-night guest requests with polish.
- Cover reservations when required, including processing walk-ins, no-shows, and same-day changes.
- Prepare and distribute daily arrival/departure reports and VIP notes for the incoming morning shift.
- Serve as the primary hotel contact overnight, monitoring the lobby, entrances, and common areas for guest and property safety.
- Conduct periodic walk-throughs of public spaces during quiet hours.
- Maintain the correct confidentiality of hotel guest information and records.
- Maintain a high level of communication between Front Office and all other departments, ensuring a seamless handover to the morning shift through detailed logs and pass-downs.
- Answer and route switchboard calls promptly and professionally at all hours.
Requirements
- Being an exceptional team player.
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills.
- Great attention to detail.
- Sound independent judgment.
- Driven by delivering inspirational service.
Location
- Crosby Street Hotel
Work Type
- Full Time
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive salary
Benefits
- Generous paid time off for full and part time team members, including NY sick and safe leave, paid vacation days, and personal days
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance, and New York Secure Choice support for most team members
- Complimentary meals on shift
- Free uniform dry cleaning service
- Commuter transit benefits available Day 1
- Ongoing training and professional development, including annual education reimbursement program up to $3,000
- Social events throughout the year, including holiday parties, team member appreciation events, and more
- Exclusive discounts at Design Hotels, staff sales, spa discounts, and product perks
- Departmental and company-wide incentive programs
About the Company
- Firmdale Hotels is a collection of award-winning, luxury boutique hotels and restaurants, renowned for their unique design and exceptional service.
- Each property offers a distinctively stylish experience, reflecting our commitment to excellence and innovation in hospitality.
- Firmdale Hotels is an international, award winning group of 11 luxury hotels and 10 bars and restaurants in London and New York.
- World renowned for their unique interiors and exceptional service, the hotels are trailblazers in hospitality and design.
Equal Opportunity
- Firmdale Hotels welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive workplace.
- Please let us know if you need adjustments during the recruitment process.
