The Cook Hotel

Front Desk Agent Part-Time

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities

Job Description

The Cook Hotel is a distinguished establishment located on the renowned Louisiana State University (LSU) campus, offering guests a warm, welcoming environment with an emphasis on comfort and exceptional service. Known for its convenient location and high standard of hospitality, The Cook Hotel attracts a diverse range of visitors including university guests, families, business travelers, and tourists exploring the Baton Rouge area. The hotel prides itself on fostering a friendly yet professional atmosphere, ensuring each guest feels valued and looked after from the moment they arrive until their departure. Equipped with comfortable accommodations and staffed by a dedicated team, The... Show More

Job Requirements

  • A high school degree or equivalent is required
  • A college degree (or in process) in applicable field: management, operations, communications, hospitality, marketing, or business is preferred
  • 1-2 years working in a hotel, resort, or an office environment within the hospitality, communications, or related University experience preferred
  • Requires a flexible schedule, including the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Job Qualifications

  • A high school degree or equivalent
  • A college degree (or in process) in management, operations, communications, hospitality, marketing, or business is preferred
  • 1-2 years working in a hotel, resort, or an office environment within the hospitality, communications, or related University experience preferred
  • Oral and written communication skills
  • Organization skills
  • Customer and client focus
  • Stress management and composure
  • Thoroughness

Job Duties

  • Answers, assists, and directs all incoming telephone calls to appropriate parties in a timely, professional and courteous manner
  • Performs related clerical work such as typing, filing, and sorting mail distribution accurately
  • Greets and welcomes guests and provides excellent customer service to all guests of the hotel
  • Checks in arriving guests, assigns rooms and keys and pays close attention to room availability
  • Checks out guests and provides feedback options
  • Collects and distributes messages for guests
  • Prepares bills and collects payment for visits
  • Assists in solving billing discrepancies
  • Answers inquiries regarding hotel area and services
  • Provides suggestions of places to visit, eat and shop
  • Serves as assistant group sales agent taking primary information for group sales blocks, sorting by market and directing to appropriate sales agents
  • Assists with booking group reservations by entering rooming lists and payment information
  • Cross-trains with Night Audit Manager to serve as relief for that position
  • Serves a combination of roles, including as back up to Front Office Manager and Inside Sales/Reservation Manager
  • Performs other duties and tasks as may be assigned from time to time by the Supervisor

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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