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B. F. Saul Company

Manages business-class hotels under major brands

Front Desk Supervisor

Full-Time
$20/hr
Junior
Herndon, VA, USA
In Person
Food Service & HospitalityHotel Guest Services

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • At least 1 year of prior guest service experience is required, preferably in a hospitality setting.
  • Excellent verbal communication skills are required.
  • The ability to maintain attention to detail, focus on customers, and perform job duties in a fast-paced environment is required.
  • The ability to lift, push, and pull up to 75 pounds on an occasional basis is required.
Responsibilities
  • Ensure outstanding guest service and effective front-desk operations.
  • Ensure service standards are met and respond to guest needs and concerns in a timely manner, including service recovery when applicable.
  • Work alongside staff to train and model appropriate guest service standards.
  • Hold staff members accountable for anticipating needs and exceeding guest expectations.
  • Develop and implement creative service programs designed to increase guest satisfaction and achieve business revenue goals.
  • Manage expenses, labor scheduling, purchasing, department budgets, company assets, revenue, and occupancy to maximize hotel profitability.
  • Advise on and implement changes to front-desk operations as needed.
  • Evaluate staff performance and take appropriate corrective action.
  • Interview, hire, coach, develop, motivate, and recognize department team members.
  • Provide required department training and maintain training records.
  • Analyze quality issues, identify training needs, and implement improvements.
  • Promote collaboration and a positive, professional work environment.
  • Attend department and hotel meetings to support communication and planning.
  • Manage front-desk initiatives, multiple priorities, frequent interruptions, and tight deadlines while following standard operating procedures.
  • Conduct routine inspections of front-desk operations to maintain company, local, state, and federal standards.
  • Ensure a clean and safe work environment and follow procedures for guest and team-member incidents.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior guest service experience in a hospitality setting is preferred.

About the company

BF Saul Company Hospitality Group operates a portfolio of business-class hotels owned by the BF Saul Company in the Washington, DC area, leveraging financial strength from its parent. It runs properties under brands such as InterContinental, Marriott, Leading Hotels of the World, Best Western, and Hilton to attract business travelers and conference attendees. Revenue comes from room bookings, events, dining, and recreational services across branded properties, maintained by standardized service across the portfolio. The goal is reliable, high-quality lodging for professionals and events, supported by a strong workforce and a long-standing corporate backing.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Bethesda, Maryland

Founded

1892

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • B.F. Saul still reported 1,100 hospitality professionals in August 2026, signaling operating scale.
  • Spark by Hilton Germantown and The Watermark Hotel expand exposure to newer demand pockets.
  • An August 2026 opening of multiple jobs suggests active hiring across operations and maintenance.

What critics are saying

  • The 2025 Herndon-to-Fairfield conversion shows aging assets require downtime and capital spending.
  • B.F. Saul's 2018 EEOC settlement still stains employer reputation with hospitality workers.
  • Heavy DC-region concentration ties results to government travel and office demand, risking sudden occupancy drops.

What makes B. F. Saul Company unique

  • B.F. Saul runs 26 hotels across DC, Virginia, Maryland, Florida as of 2026.
  • It pairs owned properties with long-term brand franchises from Marriott, Hilton, IHG, and Best Western.
  • The Watermark Hotel adds an independent, Capital One-backed 300-suite asset in Tysons.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Paid Vacation

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement