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About the Role

Elysée New York is seeking a warm, detail-oriented Front Desk Agent to serve as one of the primary points of contact across every guest's stay, from arrival through departure. This individual manages check-in and check-out, guest escorts, phone communication, and every guest request, coordinating closely with other departments to ensure a seamless experience. The Front Desk operates to Leading Quality Assurance standards, and the Front Desk Agent is responsible for bringing those standards to life in every guest interaction. This position requires flexibility in scheduled shifts, including overnight, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Serves as the brand ambassador and first impression to all arrivals.
Welcome, check in, and check out guests accurately and warmly, confirming reservation, payment, and stay details in Opera Cloud.
Escort guests to their rooms when appropriate, introducing them to key hotel facilities.
Answer incoming calls promptly and professionally, and manage phone-based check-out and other guest requests.
Respond to all guest requests with genuine hospitality, discretion, and anticipatory service, taking ownership of each request through to completion or a clear hand-off.
Recognize returning guests and honor their known preferences without being asked.
Maintain accurate awareness of room status, VIP activity, and daily arrivals and departures throughout each shift.
Coordinate continuously with Bell Services, Housekeeping, Engineering, Food & Beverage, Guest Services, and Security to ensure a cohesive, seamless guest journey.
Communicate clearly and discreetly with the Front Office team over the Relay to manage queues, room readiness, and guest hand-offs.
Relay guest preferences, special requests, and follow-up items to the appropriate department or team member, and confirm completion.
Alert the Front Office Manager or Assistant Front Office Manager promptly to any guest concern, system issue, or situation requiring escalation.
Take ownership of guest concerns and comments raised at check-in, check-out, or at any point during the stay, resolving and acting on them with sound judgment or escalating promptly when needed.
Protect guest privacy at all times, including never saying a guest's room number aloud and handling payment and identification discreetly.
Maintain composure and warmth under pressure, including during high-volume arrival and departure periods.
Uphold Leading Quality Assurance and Elysée New York service standards in every guest interaction.
Maintain accurate, complete records in Opera Cloud and KYC tool for every guest interaction and request.
Participate in ongoing training to reinforce luxury service standards and house vocabulary.
Maintain a polished, professional appearance and an organized, presentable Front Desk area at all times.

Requirements

Genuine passion for hospitality, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport quickly and naturally.
Clear, professional phone and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple guest requests at once without sacrificing warmth or accuracy.
Sound judgment, discretion, and composure, particularly during high-volume periods or sensitive guest situations.
Working knowledge of hotel reservation and property management systems, such as Opera Cloud, or the ability to learn new systems quickly.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum one to two years of front desk or guest-service experience within a luxury hotel environment.
Demonstrated experience delivering personalized, high-touch guest service.
Ability and willingness to work a rotating schedule across all shifts, including overnight, weekends, and holidays.
Experience within the New York City luxury hospitality market.
Experience with Opera Cloud or a comparable property management system.
Multilingual capabilities are a plus, though not required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Attention to detail
Judgment
Discretion
Composure
Opera Cloud
Property management systems
Guest service

Location

Midtown Manhattan

Work Type

Full-time
Flexible shifts

Experience Level

Minimum one to two years of front desk or guest-service experience within a luxury hotel environment

Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

Competitive salary

Benefits

Benefits package
401(k) eligibility
Professional development opportunities
Hotel travel benefits

About the Company

Elysée New York is entering a new chapter as an intimate luxury boutique hotel in the heart of Midtown Manhattan.
The hotel blends the elegance of a historic New York residence with the warmth and cultural spirit of a European luxury hotel, delivering a guest experience built on genuine hospitality, considered detail, and quiet discretion.
Elysée New York by Wunderkind Hotels is managed by Crescent Hotels & Resorts, one of North America's leading hospitality management companies.

Equal Opportunity

Elysée New York Hotel, managed by Crescent Hotels & Resorts, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the applicable Know Your Rights notice from the United States Department of Labor.