Hyatt Fort Worth

Front Desk Agent

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
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Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

sign on bonus
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Employee Discounts
uniform provided
Training and Development
Flexible Schedule

Job Description

Hyatt Place Fort Worth is part of the global Hyatt Hotels Corporation, a premier hospitality brand renowned for its commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences. Hyatt Place hotels offer a distinctive blend of style, innovation, and thoughtful design that caters to both business and leisure travelers. Located in the vibrant city of Fort Worth, this hotel is dedicated to providing a welcoming environment characterized by caring and attentive team members focused on efficient service and meaningful experiences that exceed guest expectations. Hyatt Place embraces a 24/7 business model, ensuring continuous service and dynamic operational flexibility to meet the needs of... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently
  • Must possess a valid/current driver's license and maintain an acceptable driving record
  • Possess additional drivers' endorsements if required by state in order to operate the hotel van
  • Identification that establishes identity
  • Identification that establishes the right to work in the United States

Job Qualifications

  • Ability to read, analyze, interpret and effectively explain items such as common reports, guest folios and emergency procedures
  • Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations including adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing
  • Possess working knowledge of reservations procedures
  • Know cancellation and walk procedures
  • Follow correct check-in/check-out procedures for all guests
  • Effectively operate the hotel computer system or property management system
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently
  • Must possess a valid/current driver's license and maintain an acceptable driving record

Job Duties

  • Provide the highest quality of service to the guest at all times and anticipate and exceed guest expectations
  • Give a warm and sincere greeting
  • Check the guest in and out efficiently and in a friendly manner
  • Use the guest's name at least twice
  • Anticipate the guest's needs and exceed their expectations
  • Give the guest a fond farewell
  • warm good-bye
  • Thank and invite them back
  • Ability to read, analyze, interpret and effectively explain items such as common reports, guest folios and emergency procedures
  • Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations including adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing
  • Handle guest registration, room assignments and room blocking which includes accommodating special requests whenever possible
  • Possess working knowledge of reservations procedures
  • Know cancellation and walk procedures
  • Follow correct check-in/check-out procedures for all guests
  • Always answer the telephone within three rings with a smile and answer questions accordingly or transfer as needed
  • Responsible for issued bank
  • Count bank at beginning and end of shift
  • Report all cash over/shorts to management
  • Make cash drops in accordance with proper cash handling procedures
  • Comply with hotel and department accounting procedures including hotel credit and check cashing procedures
  • Ensure all credit cards and cash funds are balanced throughout each shift
  • Handle guest mail and messages
  • Offer and properly handle requests for wake-up calls and do not disturb requests
  • Effectively operate the hotel computer system or property management system
  • Develop a thorough knowledge of hotel staff, hotel services, hours of operation, room locations, room rates, amenities, hotel surroundings (i.e. mall, restaurants, and medical facilities)
  • Monitor room availability, selling strategies, discounts and frequent guest program benefits
  • Keep desk area clean
  • Understand that it is every team member's responsibility to keep the hotel clean and in immaculate condition
  • Forward lost and found inquiries to the Housekeeping Department
  • Ensure security and confidentiality of all guest and hotel information and material
  • Notify manager/Maintenance Department of maintenance issues
  • Complete work orders as needed
  • Attend work on time as scheduled and adhere to attendance policy
  • Participate in daily pre shift
  • Communicate properly and effectively with the guest, team members and managers
  • Effectively respond to guest complaints
  • Practice safety standards at all times and keep the property safe for guests and fellow team members
  • Use wet floor signs as required
  • Use personal protective equipment
  • Report unsafe conditions and suspicious activity to management
  • Transport guests in hotel van as needed
  • Lift, carry or otherwise move up to10 lbs regularly
  • Lift, carry or otherwise move up to 50 lbs occasionally with assistance
  • Follow proper moving and lifting procedures
  • Regularly required to stand
  • sit
  • walk
  • reach
  • use hands to handle or feel
  • talk and hear
  • Must possess a valid/current driver's license and maintain an acceptable driving record
  • Possess additional drivers' endorsements if required by state in order to operate the hotel van
  • Know how to trouble shoot simple maintenance issues
  • To be flexible in your job function and perform any other reasonable duties and responsibilities which may be assigned to you, including redeployment to other departments/areas if required, in order to meet business demands and guest service needs
  • Maintain par level of guest and team member items and have them easily accessible
  • Wear uniform, including name tag at all times
  • To maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene and adhere to the hotel and department grooming standards
  • To treat all operating equipment and supplies carefully to minimize damage and reduce waste
  • Promote positive teamwork and morale
  • Adhere to all work rules, procedures and policies established by the company
  • Complete Chemical Training and Blood Borne Pathogen Training
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location