Front Desk Agent at Lafayette Hotels – Waves Oceanfront Resort, Maine
Imagine starting your workday with the ocean breeze at your back and a warm smile ready for guests arriving from all over the world. As a Front Desk Agent at the Waves Oceanfront Resort in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, you'll be the heart of the guest experience at one of the largest hotels in the Old Orchard Beach Collection by Lafayette Hotels.
You'll check guests in and out, manage reservations across multiple booking channels, handle payments, and act as the go-to concierge for local tips and recommendations. Shifts are 8 hours and run between 8 AM and midnight during the busy summer season, with an average of 40 hours per week and overtime paid after 40 hours. With around 140 international staff and monthly employee luncheons, this is a true cultural exchange experience.
Old Orchard Beach draws over 100,000 visitors each summer and sits just 20 minutes from Portland and 2 hours from Boston — perfect for weekend adventures. Housing is available right next door for $130/week, and on-site perks include pool access, discounts at the resort market, and a tight-knit, fun team culture.
- 💰 $16.50/hr | ~$660 estimated weekly earnings (pre-tax)
- 🏖️ Oceanfront resort in Old Orchard Beach, Maine
- 🕗 8-hour shifts, 8 AM–midnight window | 32–48 hrs/week
- 💼 No prior experience required — full on-the-job training provided
- 🏠 Employer housing next door: $130/week, private bathroom, common kitchen, WiFi
- 🌍 140+ national & international colleagues; monthly luncheons & International Day
- ⚾ Cultural perks: baseball games, local events, trips to nearby attractions
- 👕 Free company polo shirt uniform provided
- 🌟 Overtime paid after 40 hrs/week
