Front Desk Associate

OTO Development Washington, District of Columbia, United States Admin/Clerical/Secretarial

About this position

Be the face of a brand new hotel---literally!

Tempo by Hilton Washington DC is seeking Front Desk Associates to help bring a fresh, modern hospitality experience to life from day one. This pre-opening role offers the rare opportunity to help build the front office culture, drive service standards, and lead the guest journey in a lifestyle hotel designed for today's intentional traveler. If you're energized by creating memorable first impressions and love working on high-performing teams. this is your moment!

The compensation range for this role is $22.00-$24.00 hourly.


We are pleased to announce a wonderful opportunity for a Front Desk Associate.


What will you be doing most days?

  • Assist guests in the check-in and check-out procedure, as well as, throughout the entirety of their stay
  • Work proficiently on the hotel's electronic reservation system, as well as, other computer programs to ensure a seamless workflow
  • Handle all financial matters – including credit card and cash transactions – securely, accurately, and with the utmost integrity
  • Anticipate guests' needs and go out of your way to maximize the guest experience
  • Work collectively with other team members to foster a hospitable, approachable, and customer-focused environment for our guests


What are the requirements for this position?

  • You love working with people and will go above and beyond for each guests' needs
  • You work well with others and enjoying working and being part of a team
  • You have excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • You are not just a problem solver, but also a solution finder and will do anything to ensure the best experience for our guests

Physical Requirements for this Position

This is a physically demanding position. You must be comfortable standing, sitting, walking, bending, lifting, and squatting for extended periods of time.


Travel Requirements

This position would require little to no travel outside the property and surrounding area.


Pay Scale: $12.93 - $24.29/hour

*Rate depends upon state/market*


This property is managed by OTO Development.


About OTO Development

OTO Development is an industry-leading hotel development and management company. Partnering with the strongest brands in hospitality, OTO owns and operates a portfolio of upscale select service, extended stay, and lifestyle hotels in key markets across the United States.


OTO has been honored as Developer of the Year by major brand partners multiple times while also earning accolades for outstanding guest service, operational excellence, community service, and sales, marketing, and revenue success.


Our company provides competitive pay and benefit programs, including medical insurance options, dental and vision insurance, 401k with company match, company provided life insurance, tuition assistance, paid time off, paid holiday time, travel discounts, and more.


Position: Front Desk Associate

Department: Property

Hourly

Position Reports to: General Manager


Revised 6/11/25