Front Desk Agent

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $28.15
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Vacation Time
sick leave
Life insurance
401(k) Plan

Job Description

HEI Hotels and Resorts is a distinguished hospitality company recognized for operating a portfolio of upscale hotels and resorts across the United States, delivering exceptional experiences to guests and extraordinary career opportunities to its associates. The company is committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace environment where employees feel valued, compensated fairly, and provided with industry-leading tools, training, and support to help them thrive professionally and personally. HEI Hotels and Resorts prides itself on its people-first culture, understanding that its success is powered by the dedication and talent of its workforce. The company also values diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from varying backgrounds to apply, including those with military experience, as part of its mission to build a rich, dynamic team.

The JW Marriott Anaheim, a prestigious AAA Four Diamond resort located less than a mile from Disneyland and the Anaheim Convention Center, is now part of the HEI Hotels and Resorts portfolio. This location offers a vibrant hospitality environment where delivering top-tier guest service is paramount. The role available at JW Marriott Anaheim is that of a Front Desk Associate, a crucial position that directly impacts guests' experiences from arrival to departure. This hourly position offers a competitive wage of $28.15 per hour and is designed for individuals eager to engage with customers, manage check-in and check-out procedures efficiently, and resolve guest issues with tact and professionalism.

As a Front Desk Associate, your core responsibilities will include warmly welcoming guests as they arrive, accurately completing the registration process, handling payments efficiently, and providing guests with vital information about the hotel amenities and local attractions. You will also be responsible for managing room assignments, issuing electronic keys, and maintaining an attentive and calm demeanor especially during peak periods or emergencies. The role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to operate a moderately complex computer system, and the capacity to handle multiple forms of payments including foreign currency and vouchers.

This position is ideal for individuals with previous hotel experience who are detail-oriented, customer-service focused, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment. The role entails standing and moving around the front office area and demands the capacity to manage stressful situations while delivering exceptional guest service. If you are passionate about hospitality and eager to contribute to an organization that values and invests in its people, this opportunity at JW Marriott Anaheim with HEI Hotels and Resorts is an excellent fit.

HEI Hotels and Resorts offers a comprehensive benefits package for the physical, mental, and financial wellness of its employees. These benefits include competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, vacation and holiday leave, pet insurance options, life insurance, disability plans, and a 401(k) savings plan with matching contributions. The company is committed to equal opportunity employment and embraces diversity in all its forms, ensuring a welcoming and supportive environment for all associates. The Front Desk Associate role provides not only a chance to grow within a respected hospitality company but also to be part of a team that honors and invests in its people.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous experience in a hotel or customer service role preferred
  • Ability to operate basic computer systems and reservation software
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
  • Availability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
  • Physical ability to stand and walk for extended periods
  • Basic math skills to handle cash and transactions
  • Must be detail-oriented and able to multitask

Job Qualifications

  • Hotel experience preferred
  • Considerable skill in the use of a calculator to prepare moderately complex mathematical calculations without error
  • Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger, collect accurate information and resolve conflicts
  • Ability to stand and move throughout front office and continuously perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Ability to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system
  • Ability to observe and detect signs of emergency situations
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, customers and patrons
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc

Job Duties

  • Greet customers immediately with a friendly and sincere welcome
  • Use a positive and clear speaking voice, listen to and understand requests
  • respond with appropriate action and provide accurate information such as outlet hours and local attractions
  • Complete the registration process by inputting and retrieving information from a computer system, confirming pertinent information including number of guests and room rate
  • Promote HEI Hotels and Resorts and brand marketing programs
  • Make appropriate selection of rooms based on guest needs
  • Code electronic keys
  • Non-verbally confirm the room number and rate
  • Provide welcome folders containing room keys, certificates, coupons, and refreshment center keys as appropriate
  • Verify and imprint credit cards for authorization using electronic acceptance methods
  • Handle cash, make change and balance an assigned house bank
  • Accept and record vouchers, traveler’s checks, and other forms of payment
  • Convert foreign currency at current posted rates
  • Post charges to guest rooms and house accounts using the computer
  • Promptly answer the telephone using positive and clear communication
  • Input messages into the computer
  • Retrieve messages and communicate the content to the guest
  • Retrieve mail, small packages and facsimiles for customers as requested
  • Close guest accounts at time of check out and ascertain satisfaction
  • In the event of dissatisfaction, negotiate compromise, which may include authorizing revenue allowances
  • Field guest complaints, conducting thorough research to develop the most effective solutions and negotiate results
  • Listen and extend assistance in order to resolve problems such as price conflicts, insufficient heating or air conditioning, etc
  • Remain calm and alert especially during emergency situations and heavy hotel activity
  • Plan and implement detailed steps by using experienced judgment and discretion
  • Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis
  • Perform any other job-related duties as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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