Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $19.75 - $20.00
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Work Schedule

Fixed Shifts
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Benefits

Voluntary Short-term Disability
voluntary long-term disability
company paid basic life insurance
Company Paid AD&D insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off
State-required sick pay
Paid holidays
hotel discounts
Daily meal provided

Job Description

The hiring company is a reputable hospitality organization committed to creating exceptional hotel experiences where every guest enjoys their stay and every employee is motivated and supported. The company values teamwork, a strong work ethic, and service to others, while promoting a corporate culture that supports personal balance and community well-being. This hotel is part of a larger chain known for maintaining high standards in guest services and employee development. The environment encourages associates to achieve clearly defined objectives and take proactive roles in enhancing the overall guest and community experience. The company is dedicated to maintaining a positive workplace where associates feel valued and supported, recognizing that a thriving team is essential to delivering superior hospitality services.

The role of the Front Desk Agent is integral to the guest experience, acting as the first point of contact and the face of the hotel. This position entails greeting guests warmly, managing check-in and check-out procedures efficiently, and addressing guest needs with professionalism and courtesy. The Front Desk Agent plays a vital role in offering information about hotel policies, local attractions, and services, thereby ensuring guests have a delightful and seamless stay. The agent is responsible for handling guest inquiries both in-person and over the phone, facilitating reservations, resolving complaints, and maintaining a welcoming and orderly front desk area. The job requires strong communication skills, adaptability to changing priorities, and exceptional customer service abilities.

This is a part-time role offering 8 hour shifts, 2 to 3 days a week, with a competitive hourly wage ranging from $19.75 to $20.00. The position is ideal for individuals with prior customer service or front desk experience, preferably in the hospitality industry, and who embrace a commitment to excellence and high standards. The company also looks for candidates who demonstrate versatility, acute attention to detail, and the ability to manage priorities effectively. Bilingual skills are considered an asset, reflecting the diverse nature of the guest population.

The job includes physical demands such as standing, walking, bending, and reaching for extended periods, as well as occasional lifting of items up to 25 pounds. The company offers a variety of attractive benefits such as voluntary short-term and long-term disability, company-paid life and AD&D insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, sick pay, paid holidays, hotel discounts, and daily meals provided. This Front Desk Agent role is perfect for individuals passionate about hospitality and committed to delivering outstanding guest service while benefiting from flexible part-time employment and comprehensive benefits.

Job Requirements

  • Previous customer service/front desk required
  • Prior experience in hospitality industry or equivalent preferred

Job Qualifications

  • Commitment to excellence and high standards
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
  • Acute attention to detail
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
  • Ability to manage priorities and workflow
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
  • Professional appearance and demeanor
  • Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds
  • Bilingual skills a plus

Job Duties

  • Greets guests and checks them into the hotel following established procedures including but not limited to assuring all necessary information is received and entered into the computer, obtaining a credit card imprint for incidental expenses, informing guests of pertinent hotel policies, issuing room keys, directing guests to rooms and other areas
  • Responds to guest questions either in person or over the phone courteously and professionally
  • provides information, including but not limited to directions, shopping, dining, entertainment, hotel services, and safety
  • Fulfills guests’ needs, ensuring their stay is as pleasurable as possible
  • assists with dining, entertainment, or transportation reservations as needed
  • Resolves guest problems/complaints
  • utilizes own best judgement in resolving issues or refers to management as needed
  • Answers hotel internal and external phone calls and provides information as needed
  • takes messages for hotel guests and assures receipt
  • Makes and confirms reservations for future hotel guests following established procedures including but not limited to assuring room availability, obtaining all necessary guest information, obtaining credit card information, assuring guest understands all hotel policies particularly with regard to reservation cancellation
  • Checks guests out of hotel following established procedures including but not limited to computing bills, collecting payment, and providing guest with necessary paperwork
  • Maintains front desk area in a clean and orderly fashion
  • Possesses and maintains thorough knowledge of hotel and area’s attractions
  • Completes all necessary paperwork
  • maintains files and records
  • Performs clerical duties as required including but not limited to filing, photocopying, faxing, and mailing
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by management

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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