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B. F. Saul Company

Manages business-class hotels under major brands

Front Desk Agent

Full-Time
$18.50 - $19.50/hr
Junior
Arlington County, Arlington, 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 perform job duties in a fast-paced environment is required.
  • The ability to lift, push, and pull up to 75 pounds occasionally is required.
  • Flexibility to work weekends and some holidays is required.
Responsibilities
  • Anticipate and respond to guests in a friendly and positive manner while providing a high level of service.
  • Process guest check-ins and check-outs, verify billing, create reservations, and process special requests.
  • Maintain knowledge of the hotel property, local attractions, and operating hours for hotel outlets and services.
  • Work collaboratively with other departments and contribute to guest-service recovery efforts.
  • Apply proper selling techniques, monitor room availability, follow restrictions and booking policies, and maximize room revenue through upselling rooms and amenities.
  • Handle cash and financial transactions according to company procedures.
  • Use hotel equipment properly and follow cost-control practices to reduce expenses and waste.
  • Plan, organize, and prioritize duties to produce the required volume of work.
  • Follow company work rules and department procedures and attend required department and hotel meetings.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area in compliance with company, brand, and local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Follow procedures for guest and team-member incidents and apply hotel emergency procedures.
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