Front Desk Agent

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Paid Time Off

Job Description

Raines Co. is a well-established company with a rich history dating back to 1988. Originally founded as a family-owned business, it has since evolved into a fully integrated development, management, and investment company specializing in the hospitality industry. With a portfolio that includes ownership, operation, and development of some of the world’s leading hotel brands as well as unique boutique hotels, Raines Co. has cemented its place as a respected leader in the sector. The company takes pride in maintaining a family-oriented culture that values building strong relationships not only among its associates but also with its partners and the... Show More

Job Requirements

  • experience in customer service, forward-facing, or other guest-related positions
  • experience in the hospitality industry, hotels, restaurants or similar in various roles preferred
  • proficient in microsoft 365 or similar computer applications
  • minimum high school diploma, ged or equivalent

Job Qualifications

  • experience in customer service, forward-facing, or other guest-related positions
  • experience in the hospitality industry, hotels, restaurants or similar in various roles preferred
  • proficient in microsoft 365 or similar computer applications
  • minimum high school diploma, ged or equivalent

Job Duties

  • ensures outstanding customer service at all times
  • maintains a friendly, professional, cheerful, and courteous demeanor at all times
  • accurately answers inquiries from potential guests and accepts hotel reservations
  • consistently resolves guest problems and complaints in an efficient manner while demonstrating a sense of urgency
  • responds to telephone and in-person inquiries regarding reservations, hotel information and guest concerns in a timely fashion
  • uses suggestive selling techniques to sell room nights, increase occupancy and revenue
  • resolves customer issues, complaints, and problems in a quick, efficient manner to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and quality service
  • allocates rooms to expected arrivals after checking the guests preferences and special requests
  • builds strong relationships and coordinates with all other departments (housekeeping, maintenance, etc.)
  • ensures phone calls, wake up calls and messages for guests are handled in a prompt, efficient and professional manner
  • cross checks all billing instructions to ensure they are correctly updated
  • handles group arrivals and pre-registers each guest
  • ensures payments are made or on file for each guest and that billing is routed for groups correctly
  • completes cash transactions and maintains full responsibility for personal bank
  • ensures front desk log (book or system) is read and updated
  • ensures safety by following guest check-in and security procedures and reporting suspicious activity to security, manager, or mod
  • assists all departments in servicing the guests especially during high volume periods
  • attends meetings as required

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location