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Front Office Night Manager

Royal Sonesta Capitol Hill Washington, District of Columbia 20001
Posted a month ago, valid for a month
Location

Washington, DC, US

Salary

$68,000 - $70,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Discounts

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  • Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a Night Manager to lead the Front Office and Night Audit Teams, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and operational success.
  • The ideal candidate should have at least 1 year of related supervisory experience, with a preference for 2 years as a Front Desk Manager in a hotel or hospitality setting.
  • The position offers a salary range of $68,000.00 to $70,000.00, depending on qualifications and experience.
  • Responsibilities include managing daily operations, promoting teamwork, and achieving budgeted revenues while maintaining high service standards.
  • Candidates must possess excellent communication and leadership skills and be flexible to work variable shifts, including weekends and holidays.

We’re People People. Are you?


We’re Sonesta International Hotels—the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. (and growing fast ).


With a dynamic mix of full-service and focused hotels across major cities, our diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties means we’re everywhere our guests need us to be.

But here’s the thing—we’re not just in the business of hotels, we’re in the business of people. We bring service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and create experiences that genuinely connect—delivering quality, value, and memorable stays across 1,000+ properties in eight countries (and counting).



What this role is all about


Job Description Summary

The Night Manager sets the tone for Sonesta’s Culture of Caring. We expect leaders to focus on creating amazing moments for guests and team members and dig deep to find ways to create success for their team. Sonesta managers are guest-focused (both internal and external), achievement-oriented leaders.

The Night Manager assists with managing the daily operations of the Front Office Team, the Night Audit Team and the operations of the hotel in the evening. The role’s primary responsibilities are to provide leadership, drive results, promote and implement property-wide strategies that will increase guest satisfaction, reduce employee turnover, maintain revenue and payroll budgets, and meet or exceed productivity goals.

What you’ll be doing

 

Front Office Manager 

 

What this role is all about 

Are you a people person with a passion for hospitality? First impressions matter — and our Front Office team helps set the tone for every guest stay. As the Front Office Manager, you’ll lead the daily operations of the front desk while creating seamless, welcoming, and memorable guest experiences from check-in to check-out. 

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment and loves balancing guest service, team leadership, and hotel operations. You’ll oversee Front Desk operations, support guest satisfaction, lead and develop teams, and help ensure every guest interaction reflects the warmth and energy of Sonesta’s People People culture. 

If you’re service-driven, organized, collaborative, and passionate about hospitality leadership — we’d love to meet you. 

What you’ll be doing 

  • Lead day-to-day Front Office operations including Front Desk, Bell Services, Valet Services, guest services, check-in/check-out processes, and lobby experience management. 

  • Supervise, train, schedule, coach, and develop Front Desk Agents, Bell/Valet Staff, possibly Concierge Staff and guest service teams to deliver exceptional hospitality experiences. 

  • Ensure smooth hotel operations while maintaining high levels of guest satisfaction, service quality, and operational efficiency. 

  • Monitor guest feedback, online reviews, service recovery situations, and guest concerns to ensure prompt and professional resolution. 

  • Oversee room inventory management, room assignments, reservations coordination, upselling initiatives, and occupancy optimization. 

  • Partner closely with Housekeeping, Engineering, Food & Beverage, Revenue Management, and hotel leadership teams to support seamless guest experiences. 

  • Support hiring, onboarding, employee engagement, performance management, and ongoing team development initiatives. 

  • Monitor departmental productivity, labor management, operational reporting, cash handling, and Front Office financial performance. 

  • Ensure compliance with hotel operational standards, safety procedures, brand standards, and guest service expectations. 

  • Maintain strong knowledge of PMS systems, reservations systems, hotel procedures, loyalty programs, and hospitality operations. 

  • Support VIP arrivals, group business, special requests, and elevated guest experience opportunities. 

  • Help create a welcoming, energetic, and guest-focused environment aligned with Sonesta’s People People philosophy. 

  • Any other duties as assigned 

 

What great looks like 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or related field preferred. 

  • 3+ years of Front Office, hotel operations, guest services, or hospitality leadership experience preferred. 

  • Previous supervisory or management experience within hotels or hospitality environments preferred. 

  • Strong knowledge of Front Desk operations, PMS systems, reservations, room inventory management, and guest service standards. 

  • Excellent communication, leadership, conflict resolution, and customer service skills. 

  • Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced hospitality environment. 

  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and operational management skills. 

  • Experience managing guest recovery situations and creating exceptional guest experiences. 

  • A passion for hospitality, leadership, teamwork, guest engagement, and operational excellence. 

  • Flexible availability including mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call support as needed. 


Anticipated Pay Range & Additional Job Information

$68,000.00-$70.000.00 Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors including but not limited to job related knowledge, skills and job specific experience/overall experience.


How we reward you


At Sonesta, we know showing up for our guests starts with showing up for our people. That means supporting your health, your financial future, and everything in between. 


Here’s a snapshot of what we offer: 


  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance  
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match  
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match  
  • Paid Vacation & Sick Time  
  • Paid Parental Leave  
  • Company-Paid Life Insurance  
  • Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability  
  • Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance  
  • Educational Assistance  
  • Sonesta Hotel Discounts (yes, you’ll want to use these ✈️)  
  • Additional Perks & Employee Discounts 


Our Commitment to You


Sonesta is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


Before You Apply


To be considered, please complete the full application in addition to submitting your resume. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. 





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