Front Desk Agent

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $17.50 - $19.00
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Benefits

Medical
Vision
Dental
401K Savings Plan
competitive Paid Time Off
educational assistance
Travel Discounts

Job Description

Crestline Hotels & Resorts is a distinguished company operating in the hospitality industry, known for its commitment to exceptional guest experiences and quality service across its various properties. As a leading hotel management company, Crestline Hotels & Resorts is dedicated to providing comfortable, memorable stays for guests while fostering a work environment that values professionalism, diversity, and opportunity. The company operates numerous hotels and resorts that cater to both business and leisure travelers, emphasizing operational excellence and guest satisfaction as core values.

The Front Desk Agent role at Crestline Hotels & Resorts is a pivotal position within the guest services team. This full-time role offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $17.50 to $19.00 per hour and includes a comprehensive benefits package featuring medical, vision, and dental insurance, a 401k savings plan, competitive paid time off, educational assistance, and travel discounts. The Front Desk Agent is tasked with managing guest check-in and check-out procedures efficiently, answering incoming phone calls with professionalism, and addressing special requests in line with company policies. This position demands excellent communication skills and a strong ability to anticipate and respond promptly to guest needs, ensuring an outstanding customer experience.

Working as a Front Desk Agent provides a foundational opportunity within the hospitality sector, with clear pathways for career progression such as advancing to Front Desk Supervisor, Front Desk Manager, Front Office Manager, Operations Manager, Assistant General Manager, General Manager, and even Area Vice President of Operations. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about customer service and hospitality, who possess attention to detail, a friendly demeanor, and the ability to remain calm and effective during busy periods.

The Front Desk Agent is also responsible for maintaining thorough knowledge of hotel features, service hours, room rates, special packages, and current promotions to provide accurate information to guests at all times. Handling guest complaints effectively and maintaining positive guest relations are critical components of the job, ensuring guests have a pleasant and hassle-free stay. Financial responsibilities include securing assigned bank funds and ensuring accuracy in all monetary transactions. The position requires someone who can perform multiple tasks simultaneously, such as processing guest check-ins, verifying registration details, managing wake-up call requests, coordinating with bell staff for luggage assistance, resolving room status discrepancies, and ensuring clear communication between departments. Additionally, the agent must manage overbooked or walk-in guests tactfully and process various financial adjustments accurately.

By joining Crestline Hotels & Resorts as a Front Desk Agent, employees become part of a dynamic, inclusive environment that not only values diversity but also encourages career growth in the hospitality industry. This role is crucial for delivering the welcoming first impression that defines the guest experience and sets the tone for the entire stay. The company’s commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action reflects its dedication to fostering a fair and supportive workplace for all employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability status.

Job Requirements

  • high school graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
  • one year previous experience in a similar position in a hotel
  • basic computer skills required

Job Qualifications

  • high school graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
  • one year previous experience in a similar position in a hotel
  • basic computer skills required

Job Duties

  • resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction
  • anticipate guests needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day
  • maintain positive guest relations at all times
  • maintain complete knowledge at all times of all hotel features/services, hours of operation
  • maintain complete knowledge at all times of all room rates, special packages and promotions
  • maintain complete knowledge at all times of daily house count and expected arrivals/departures
  • maintain complete knowledge at all times of scheduled daily group activities
  • obtain assigned bank and ensure accuracy of contracted monies
  • keep bank secure at all times
  • answer department telephone within 3 rings, using correct greeting and telephone etiquette
  • process all guest check-ins
  • verify registration card information with the guest
  • obtain back-up information for guest credit/payment method and input into system
  • collect cash when designated
  • direct Bell Person to escort guest and transport their luggage to the room
  • handle overbooked or walked in guests
  • accept and record wake-up call requests
  • monitor, send and distribute guest faxes
  • communicate pertinent guest information to designated departments/personnel
  • resolve discrepancies on the room status report with housekeeping
  • match the bucket check to in-house guest ledger report
  • report discrepancies to Manager
  • process all check-outs
  • process adjustment vouchers, paid-outs, correction vouchers, miscellaneous charges

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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