Front Desk Agent - Evening and Overnight

Job Overview

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Compensation

Hourly
Range $11.00 - $13.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Professional development opportunities
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
flexible schedule
career advancement

Job Description

This position is for a Front Desk Agent at a reputable hotel dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences. The hotel prides itself on superior customer care, ensuring every visitor enjoys a memorable and seamless stay. As part of a welcoming and professional front desk team, the agent will be the main point of contact for guests during all phases of their visit, representing the hotel with integrity and courtesy. The establishment is committed to creating a warm and hospitable environment, emphasizing the importance of attentive service and effective coordination with other hotel departments.

The role of the Front Desk Agent is pivotal in managing the guests' journey from arrival to departure. The agent is responsible for registering guests, assigning rooms, managing reservations, and addressing special requests while maintaining accurate records of room status and hotel activities. This customer-facing position requires strong communication skills, professionalism, and the ability to resolve issues efficiently to guarantee guest satisfaction. The agent must also collaborate closely with housekeeping, maintenance, and other hotel staff to ensure room availability and maintenance needs are met promptly.

In this role, the Front Desk Agent will utilize persuasive selling techniques to promote hotel services and accommodations, contributing directly to the hotel's revenue goals. The agent must possess detailed knowledge of the property's room types, rates, and availability alongside a thorough understanding of the hotel's daily functions and events. Handling monetary transactions during check-out while safeguarding guest privacy is essential.

This employment opportunity typically offers a full-time schedule with shifts that may require flexibility, including weekends, holidays, and overnight hours. While specific salary details are subject to location and hotel standards, the position provides a stable career path in the hospitality industry with opportunities for professional growth. The Front Desk Agent contributes to the hotel's reputation by maintaining a professional demeanor and an orderly workspace, ensuring all guest interactions are managed smoothly and courteously. This comprehensive role supports the hotel's mission of creating a welcoming atmosphere and delivering unmatched customer service throughout every guest's experience.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous hotel-related experience preferred
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a warm demeanor
  • Ability to communicate with public, hotel staff, and management in a professional manner
  • Knowledge of surrounding areas and local events
  • Ability to understand and adhere to proper payment methods
  • Able to properly secure guest information
  • Ability to learn safety, emergency, and accident prevention policies and procedures
  • Skilled in the use of front office equipment
  • Knowledge of proper telephone etiquette
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekend, holidays, and overnight

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous hotel-related experience preferred
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a warm demeanor
  • Ability to communicate with public, hotel staff, and management in a professional manner
  • Knowledge of surrounding areas and local events
  • Ability to understand and adhere to proper payment methods
  • Able to properly secure guest information
  • Ability to learn safety, emergency, and accident prevention policies and procedures
  • Skilled in the use of front office equipment
  • Knowledge of proper telephone etiquette
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekend, holidays, and overnight

Job Duties

  • Maintains an inventory of vacancies, reservations and room assignments
  • Possesses a working knowledge of the reservations department
  • Takes same day reservations and future reservations when necessary
  • Knows cancellation procedures
  • Knows room locations, types of rooms available, and room rates
  • Registers arriving guests and assigns rooms
  • Coordinates room status updates with the housekeeping department by notifying housekeeping of all check-outs, late check-outs, early check-ins, special requests, and part-day rooms
  • Coordinates guest room maintenance work with the engineering and maintenance department
  • Uses persuasive selling techniques to sell rooms and to promote other services of the hotel
  • Knows daily activities and meetings taking place in the hotel
  • Reports any unusual occurrences or requests to their manager
  • Manages and resolves all guest complaints in a professional and courteous manner
  • Processes guest check-outs and handles monetary transactions
  • Maintains customers' privacy
  • Maintains a high level of professional appearance and demeanor
  • Communicates all pertinent information to other colleagues and department heads
  • Responsible for maintaining neat and orderly workspace
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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