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Front Office - Guest Service Agent

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $16.00 - $19.75
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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
Training and Development
supportive work environment

Job Description

Kimpton Hotels is a renowned boutique hotel brand that emphasizes heartfelt, human connections to foster a unique and enriching hospitality experience. Founded in 1981 in San Francisco by Bill Kimpton, the company was born from a desire to break away from impersonal, generic hospitality and create spaces where guests and employees alike can truly connect on a personal level. With an entrepreneurial spirit and a focus on genuine interactions, Kimpton Hotels has established a celebrated culture that thrives on diversity, creativity, and self-expression. The company is committed to improving the lives of its coworkers, guests, owners, and communities through meaningful... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
  • Previous experience in a front desk or customer-facing role preferred
  • Knowledgeable of immediate area, services, attractions, and events
  • Flexible schedule, able to work evenings, weekends and holidays
  • Work well under pressure, dealing with many arrivals and departures within a short period of time
  • Familiar with hotel systems and operations, and the ability to enter information accurately

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • Previous experience in a front desk or customer-facing role preferred
  • Knowledgeable of immediate area, services, attractions, and events
  • Flexible schedule, able to work evenings, weekends and holidays
  • Work well under pressure, dealing with many arrivals and departures within a short period of time
  • Familiar with hotel systems and operations, and the ability to enter information accurately

Job Duties

  • Review arrivals noting special requests, blocking rooms as needed
  • 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 (AM, PM, Overnight) checklist by end of shift
  • Conduct pre-assignment of hotel rooms, which includes VIPS, repeat guests, all packages, and any special requests
  • Follow established key control policy
  • Ensure proper credit policies are followed
  • Submit all lost & found articles accompanied by a completed lost & found report
  • Open, secure, and balance out daily shift bank which involves counting and verifying cash, check, and credit card transactions occurring while on duty
  • Verify credit limit report
  • Monitor room availability throughout the day
  • Review daily the selling status of the hotel using yield management system
  • Attend department meeting once a month
  • Communicate by telephone and/or radio with other departments: Reservations, Sales, Housekeeping, Bell Staff, and Valet

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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