Agent Front Desk

InterContinental Hotels Group; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality seeks a Front Desk Agent to provide exceptional service and create memorable experiences for guests. In this role, you will be the first point of contact, managing bookings, handling transactions, and ensuring a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Your communication and problem-solving skills will be essential in addressing guest needs and enhancing their stay. This position offers a dynamic work environment where flexibility is key, including potential overnight shifts. Join a team that values guest satisfaction and provides opportunities for growth in the hospitality sector.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in front desk or guest service preferred.
• Must be literate and tech-savvy with basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm welcome for guests and manage bookings.
• Handle cash transactions and ensure guest safety.
• Assist guests with inquiries and local information.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Fluency in Local Language

Tech-Savvy

Flexibility

Strength (lifting up to 50lbs)

Education

High School Diploma

College or University Degree

Job description

The moment a guest steps into one of our hotels, they walk into a genuinely memorable experience. As a Front Desk Agent, you’ll not only be the person they rely on to handle transactions, offer local insights and anticipate every detail of a friction-free experience. You’ll also create the warm atmosphere that makes our guests feel at home in any location.

Key Accountabilities

1. Be the warm welcome that kicks off a memorable guest experience.
2. Acknowledge IHG Rewards Club members and returning guests, in person or on the phone.
3. Take and manage guest bookings, up-selling opportunities and telling them about ways to improve their stay.
4. Handle cash and credit transactions.
5. Start every stay right by swiftly checking guests in and out - take IDs, hand out room keys, and control and release safety deposit boxes.
6. Stay one step ahead of guests’ needs – record and act on their preferences, and handle their messages, requests, questions and concerns.
7. Be a trusted contact for all guests. Help them with anything from bill issues to local knowledge, and loop in management when necessary.
8. Stay safe all the time. Following our safety procedures, you’ll report all incidents and wear any protective gear needed.
9. Take pride in your appearance and place as a brand ambassador.
10. Always know what events and activities are on the day’s schedule.
11. Jump into other ad-hoc duties when your colleagues need your help.
12. May be required to work overnight shifts a few times a week.
13. Auditor skills a plus, but not required.

Key Skills & Experiences

1. Communication skills - guests will need to come to you with concerns as well as compliments, so you’ll be easy to talk to.
2. Your problem-solving skills will turn issues into opportunities so every guest leaves with great memories.
3. Fluency in the local language - extra language skills would be great, but not essential.
4. Literate and tech-savvy - you’ll need a good grasp of reading, writing, basic maths and computers.
5. Flexibility - night, weekend and holiday shifts are all part of the job.
6. You’ll have a high school diploma or qualification. A college or university degree would be a bonus, but not essential.
7. Experience - ideally you’ll have spent at least one year in a front desk or guest service position.
8. Strength - sometimes you’ll need to lift, push and pull big objects up to 50lbs (23 kg). This can involve bending and kneeling.