Front Desk Agent & Operations Assistant at Chinatown Boutique Hotel Position Available In New York, New York

⚐ ⚑ ⚑ Front Desk Agent & Operations Assistant at Chinatown Boutique Hotel (Chinatown / Lit Italy) Chinatown Boutique Hotel broadway near canal street  compensation: starting at $18 per hour employment type: job title: Hotel Front Desk Agent ????️ Front Desk Agent – Boutique Hotel in Chinatown, NYC Be part of a growing team redefining hospitality for modern travelers. We’re a small but mighty hospitality group operating two boutique hotels in prime New York City locations, including a 70-room property in the heart of Chinatown. Our mission is to bring comfort, value, and care to budget-conscious travelers through genuine service and efficient operations. We’re looking for curious, reliable, and people-centered team players to join us as Front Desk Agents. This is an exciting opportunity for someone eager to learn, grow, and gain hands-on experience in all aspects of hotel operations—no industry experience required. ???? What Makes This Role Unique Direct impact: You won’t just sit behind a desk. You’ll be at the center of operations, helping guests, supporting the team, and keeping everything running smoothly. Small team = Big opportunity: With our lean structure and in-house teams (operations, maintenance, housekeeping), you’ll get real-world exposure to the full hospitality cycle. Multilingual & multicultural: Our team speaks Korean, Mandarin, and Portuguese—and we welcome global perspectives.

Growth path:

Show initiative, strong spreadsheet skills, and a problem-solving mindset, and you could grow into operations management and new property expansion projects. ???? Your Responsibilities Greet and check guests in/out professionally and warmly Handle guest inquiries (in person, by phone, or online) Manage room inventory, daily check-in/out prep, and rate adjustments Assist with building checks, basic maintenance coordination Communicate with housekeeping to ensure room readiness Keep public spaces clean and organized (e.g. front desk area, plants, supplies) Pitch in where needed: towels, trash, light housekeeping, guest requests Contribute ideas and work on projects to improve our operation ???? Schedule We prefer someone flexible, especially for overnight and weekend shifts, in case of any emergency.

Shift hours:

Morning 7am-3pm / Swing 3pm-11pm / Overnight 11pm-7am (8-hour shifts) ???? What We’re Looking For Strong communication skills and a warm, professional attitude Highly organized and detail-oriented Tech/computer savvy – especially with spreadsheets (Excel/Google Sheets) A proactive, hands-on mindset—you’re willing to pitch in anywhere Curious and eager to learn new systems and processes Fluency in a second language is a plus (Chinese, Spanish, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Hindi, etc.) Must be eligible to work in the U.S. (We welcome OPT candidates) Must attend Fire & Life Safety training within 3 months of hiring A degree preferred, but not required if you’re a strong fit ????

Bonus:

Show us your potential If you’re exceptional with spreadsheets, performance tracking, and creative problem-solving, you could be selected to work alongside our General Manager and get involved in: Front office operations strategy Staffing/vendor coordination Supply management Performance reviews and planning Future hotel launches ???? Ready to Apply?

Please send:

Your resume A brief cover letter Your availability (days/preferred shift hour) – Morning 7am-3pm / Swing 3pm-11pm / Overnight 11pm-7am (8-hour shifts) Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview (which will include a spreadsheet skills assessment). Principals only. Recruiters, please don’t contact this job poster.

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