Battery Wharf Hotel

Front Desk Agent (Local 26 UNITE/HERE)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $21.84 - $31.20
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
flexible scheduling
Professional Development

Job Description

This position is with a reputable hotel known for its commitment to delivering exceptional guest service and maintaining high standards of hospitality. Operating around the clock, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, this hotel provides guests with a welcoming and professional environment. As a front office team member, you will play a crucial role in ensuring guests receive a seamless and pleasant experience from check-in to check-out. The hotel values professionalism, attentiveness, and a customer-first approach, reflected in the way it caters to guest needs and preferences, maintaining a smooth operational flow in all its departments including housekeeping... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma preferred
  • Prior hospitality experience preferred but not required
  • Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers requiring patience, tact, and diplomacy to defuse anger and resolve conflicts
  • Ability to diplomatically handle difficult situations and people with consistent professionalism
  • Ability to talk to diverse kinds of people to provide information and services
  • Ability to understand and follow directions and perform job functions under limited supervision
  • Ability to read, write, speak, comprehend and communicate effectively in English
  • Excellent telephone etiquette skills
  • Ability to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system
  • Ability to use a calculator and prepare moderately complex mathematical calculations without error
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, and overnights
  • Must possess the ability to stand and move throughout front office and continuously perform essential job functions
  • Must be able to stand during entire shift
  • Must possess the ability to lift, push, and pull up to twenty-five (25) pounds maximum
  • Must be capable of frequent talking, hearing, seeing and smiling
  • Must possess hearing and visual ability to observe and detect signs of emergency situations

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma preferred
  • Prior hospitality experience preferred but not required
  • Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers requiring patience, tact, and diplomacy to defuse anger and resolve conflicts
  • Ability to diplomatically handle difficult situations and people with consistent professionalism
  • Ability to talk to diverse kinds of people to provide information and services
  • Ability to understand and follow directions and perform job functions under limited supervision
  • Ability to read, write, speak, comprehend and communicate effectively in English
  • Excellent telephone etiquette skills
  • Ability to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system
  • Ability to use a calculator and prepare moderately complex mathematical calculations without error
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, and overnights

Job Duties

  • Greets guests in a professional, friendly, and welcoming manner
  • Processes guest check-ins and check-outs in a timely and efficient manner
  • Verifies guest information or completes registration process by inputting/retrieving information
  • Assigns rooms based on preferences and availability
  • Processes cash and/or credit card payments and provides receipts for transactions
  • Provides information about hotel services, amenities, and local attractions
  • Handles guest inquiries, requests, and complaints in a courteous and professional manner
  • Assists guests with special needs or requests, such as extra bedding, room upgrades, or booking reservations for activities
  • Responds to internal/external phone calls promptly, ensuring effective communication with guests
  • Retrieves mail, small packages for customers as requested
  • Adheres to all company policies and procedures
  • Works closely with housekeeping and maintenance to ensure rooms are ready for guests
  • Retrieves and inputs into the POS system all room service orders
  • Communicates guest feedback to management for continuous improvement
  • Assists with coordinating transportation, concierge services, and other guest-related requests
  • Maintains an organized front desk area, ensuring all necessary supplies are stocked
  • Maintains records of guest complaints, concerns, and resolutions for follow-up
  • Makes reservations for guests as needed, providing accurate information regarding room availability, pricing, and policies
  • Updates the reservation system with guest information, room availability, and changes
  • Completes any tasks assigned by the Manager On Duty
  • Remains calm and alert during emergency situations and heavy hotel activity
  • Follows safety and security procedures/rules
  • Knows hotel fire prevention and emergency procedures
  • Reports unsafe conditions to supervisor/manager including but not limited to accidents, injuries, near-misses, property damage

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