Front Desk Agent - (Expired Job)

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Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $13.75 - $17.25
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Fixed Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
flexible schedule

Job Description

The hiring establishment is a reputed hotel committed to delivering exceptional hospitality services to its guests. Known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere, the hotel prides itself on upholding the highest standards of guest satisfaction and comfort. As a well-established player in the hospitality industry, the hotel offers guests not only comfortable accommodations but also a seamless and personalized experience from check-in to check-out. The establishment employs a team of dedicated professionals who excel at making every guest feel valued and cared for through attentive service, ensuring every detail contributes to a memorable stay. The hotel environment is vibrant and dynamic, suited for professionals who thrive in customer-centric roles and enjoy engaging directly with guests from diverse backgrounds.

The role of Front Desk Agent is pivotal in maintaining the hotel’s reputation for excellent guest service. This position involves handling various crucial front office functions including guest registration, check-out procedures, call handling, and coordinating messages and mail services. The agent serves as the first point of contact for guests, making it essential to embody essential hospitality standards such as maintaining eye contact, a friendly smile, proactive communication, polite conversation, and using guests’ surnames to foster a personal connection. Accuracy with daily accounting procedures is a key responsibility, as the Front Desk Agent must manage daily financial transactions and ensure the shift bank balances correctly.

The Front Desk Agent is also responsible for managing room assignments, especially prioritizing VIPs, repeat guests, and addressing any special guest requests. They perform critical operational duties such as following credit policies, managing lost and found reports, and coordinating effectively with other hotel departments to enhance guest satisfaction. The role requires familiarity with local area attractions and concierge services, fire and emergency procedures, and yield management systems to monitor room availability and optimize hotel occupancy.

This employment opportunity is ideal for individuals seeking a part-time or full-time position in hospitality with a competitive salary reflective of experience and dedication. The job offers a platform to grow professionally within a supportive team environment, where employee contributions are recognized and valued. The Front Desk Agent position is essential to the smooth operation of the hotel’s front office and directly influences the guest’s overall experience. Candidates who excel in customer service, demonstrate strong organizational skills, and maintain composure under pressure will find this role to be rewarding and an excellent fit for their career advancement within the hospitality industry.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • six months to one-year related experience and/or training
  • ability to read, analyze, and interpret procedure manuals
  • ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
  • ability to operate Property Management System and PBX system
  • accountability for balancing daily shift bank
  • able to stand, walk, and communicate regularly
  • able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • six months to one-year related experience and/or training
  • ability to read, analyze, and interpret procedure manuals
  • ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
  • ability to operate Property Management System, capture email, and use PBX system
  • accountability for balancing daily shift bank
  • maintain organization and demonstrate quality service
  • able to stand, walk, and communicate regularly
  • able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Job Duties

  • Consistently provide high level of customer service
  • conduct pre-assignment of hotel rooms, including VIPs, repeat guests, all packages, and special requests
  • check in and out hotel guests in a confident, professional and friendly manner
  • answer all phone calls promptly and knowledgeably, ensuring complete and accurate information
  • complete all items on appropriate checklist by end of shift
  • follow established key control policy
  • ensure proper credit policies are followed and verify credit limit report
  • submit all lost and found articles with a completed lost and found report
  • be knowledgeable of immediate area, services, attractions, and events and assist with concierge services
  • be knowledgeable of fire and emergency procedures
  • open, secure, and balance out daily shift bank involving counting and verifying cash, check, and credit card transactions
  • monitor room availability throughout the day
  • review daily selling status of the hotel using yield management system
  • perform other duties as directed by immediate supervisor
  • coordinate with other departments to ensure hotel services are coordinated to provide the best guest satisfaction
  • perform other duties as assigned by management

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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