Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $13.75 - $17.25
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Job Description
Hotel Indigo New Orleans is a distinguished hospitality establishment known for its unique blend of local culture and modern comfort. As part of the globally recognized Hotel Indigo brand, this property prides itself on offering guests an authentic and immersive experience that reflects the vibrant spirit of New Orleans. The hotel boasts stylish accommodations, exceptional customer service, and a range of amenities designed to make every stay memorable. Located in one of the world's most iconic cities, Hotel Indigo New Orleans stands out for its commitment to personalized guest experiences and community engagement, making it a favored destination for travelers seeking both leisure and business accommodations.
The Front Desk Agent position at Hotel Indigo New Orleans is a vital role that serves as the first point of contact for guests, ensuring an outstanding hospitality experience from arrival to departure. This role encompasses managing guest check-in and check-out procedures, handling telephone communications via the PBX system, and delivering exceptional mail and message services. The successful candidate will be expected to uphold essential standards of hospitality, including maintaining eye contact, smiling, initiating conversations, and using guests' surnames to foster a welcoming atmosphere.
Precision and accuracy in daily accounting duties are critical in this role, which includes balancing the daily shift bank, verifying transactions, and adhering to credit policies. Beyond clerical tasks, the Front Desk Agent is responsible for pre-assigning hotel rooms based on guest profiles such as VIPs and repeat visitors, managing all special requests, and ensuring a smooth flow of information among various hotel departments. This position requires comprehensive knowledge of the hotel's services, local attractions, and emergency protocols, enabling the agent to assist guests effectively and contribute to their overall satisfaction.
By joining Hotel Indigo New Orleans as a Front Desk Agent, individuals will become an integral member of a professional team dedicated to excellence in hospitality. This role offers an opportunity to develop multifaceted skills in guest relations, administrative procedures, and hotel management systems in a dynamic, culturally rich environment. The position encourages proactive engagement, problem-solving, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service in every interaction. Candidates who thrive in a fast-paced, guest-centric environment and have a passion for travel and hospitality are particularly suited for this role.
The Front Desk Agent position at Hotel Indigo New Orleans is a vital role that serves as the first point of contact for guests, ensuring an outstanding hospitality experience from arrival to departure. This role encompasses managing guest check-in and check-out procedures, handling telephone communications via the PBX system, and delivering exceptional mail and message services. The successful candidate will be expected to uphold essential standards of hospitality, including maintaining eye contact, smiling, initiating conversations, and using guests' surnames to foster a welcoming atmosphere.
Precision and accuracy in daily accounting duties are critical in this role, which includes balancing the daily shift bank, verifying transactions, and adhering to credit policies. Beyond clerical tasks, the Front Desk Agent is responsible for pre-assigning hotel rooms based on guest profiles such as VIPs and repeat visitors, managing all special requests, and ensuring a smooth flow of information among various hotel departments. This position requires comprehensive knowledge of the hotel's services, local attractions, and emergency protocols, enabling the agent to assist guests effectively and contribute to their overall satisfaction.
By joining Hotel Indigo New Orleans as a Front Desk Agent, individuals will become an integral member of a professional team dedicated to excellence in hospitality. This role offers an opportunity to develop multifaceted skills in guest relations, administrative procedures, and hotel management systems in a dynamic, culturally rich environment. The position encourages proactive engagement, problem-solving, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service in every interaction. Candidates who thrive in a fast-paced, guest-centric environment and have a passion for travel and hospitality are particularly suited for this role.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Six months to one-year related experience and/or training
- Ability to operate the Property Management System and PBX system
- Must be able to stand, walk, and communicate regularly
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
- Strong customer service orientation
- Basic math and cash handling skills
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 to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
- Ability to operate the Property Management System, capture email, and use the PBX system
- Accountable for balancing the daily shift bank and maintain organization and demonstrate quality service
- Ability to stand, walk, and communicate regularly
- Ability 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, which includes VIPS, repeat guests, all packages, and any special requests
- Check in and out hotel guests in a confident, professional and friendly manner
- Answer all phone calls promptly and knowledgeably, always 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 accompanied by a completed lost and found report
- Knowledgeable of immediate area, services, attractions, and events and assist with Concierge services
- Knowledgeable of fire and emergency procedures
- Open, secure, and balance out daily shift bank which involves counting and verifying cash, check, and credit card transactions occurring while on duty
- Monitor room availability throughout the day
- Review daily the selling status of the hotel using yield management system
- Performs all other duties as directed by immediate supervisor
- Contact with other departments to ensure that hotel services are coordinated to provide the best in guest satisfaction
- Performs other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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