Hotel Front Desk Agent Jobs in Montréal
Downtown Montréal and Old Montréal run a dense hotel corridor, and front desk work is steadier than restaurant floor work — set hours, year-round demand and a real path into hotel operations. It is also one of the most reliably bilingual roles in the city.
Also called: receptionist, guest services agent, préposé à la réception, night auditor
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What it pays in Montréal
Québec minimum wage is $16.60 an hour, and $13.30 an hour for employees who receive tips, in effect since May 1, 2026.
What the job involves
- Check guests in and out and manage reservations in the PMS
- Handle guest requests, complaints and room changes
- Process payments, folios and billing accurately
- Coordinate with housekeeping, maintenance and concierge
- Cover night audit shifts and daily revenue reconciliation
Who hires for this role
- Hotels
How hiring works on Waldo
- Create your profile once — experience, availability, roles and neighbourhoods.
- Swipe through real openings that match what you asked for.
- When the venue swipes back, a chat opens automatically.
- Arrange a trial shift or interview directly in the conversation.
Frequently asked questions
Is hotel front desk a good alternative to restaurant work?
For many people, yes. The pay is steadier because it does not depend on tips, the shifts are scheduled further ahead, and hotels tend to offer more structured benefits and internal promotion than independent restaurants.
Do you need to be bilingual for hotel reception in Montréal?
Yes, essentially always. You are handling a mix of local and international guests, so French and English are both expected, and a third language is a genuine advantage in tourist-heavy properties.
What is a night auditor?
It is the overnight front desk shift that also closes out the day’s financials and runs the property’s reporting. It pays a premium over daytime desk shifts and is a common way into hotel accounting and operations roles.
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