Front Desk Agent - PM - Full Time

About this job...

Guest Service Representatives are often the first in-person contact for hotel guests and support the realized and unrealized needs of guests throughout the hospitality experience. Serving as a brand liaison, Guest Service Representatives are engaging, attentive, service-oriented, and take a creative approach to problem solving. The primary responsibility of a Guest Service Representative is to deliver and exceed guest expectations, execute brand service standards, resolve challenges, and maintain excellent communication with guests, peers, and supervisors.
What you'll be doing...

• Welcome arriving guests and complete the hotel’s arrival/check-in experience, ensuring special requests are fulfilled and accurate information is received.

• Engage in purposeful communication and build rapport with guests, creating an open dialogue to uncover guest expectations and unrealized needs.

• Effectively engage with guests through phone or electronic communication consistent with hotel brand standards to ensure guest satisfaction.

• Promote hotel brand loyalty programs, encourage guest participation, and offer special rate packages and upgrades when appropriate.

• Effectively communicate with hotel departments to ensure timely and accurate delivery of guest expectations, fulfillment of needs, and challenge resolution.

• Listen to guests and empathize with their challenges. When necessary, solicit guest feedback and act on guests concerns.

• Always maintain professionalism consistent with hotel brand and company expectations.

• Know and communicate hotel emergency procedures; inform and assist guests in emergencies.

• Use hotel communication log and verbal or electronic means to notify fellow associates and/or supervisors of pertinent information.

• If applicable, maintain balance and security of house bank and accurately log all transactions.

Requirements...

Experience & Education:

• Customer service experience, preferably in Hospitality or related industry is preferred

• High School diploma or equivalency education certificate required

Communication:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in primary language used in the workplace

Physical:

• 8+ hours per day at standing desk/computer; stand and walk frequently throughout the workday

• Lift, lower, and maneuver up to 30 pounds occasionally

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Hospitality: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person