Agent Front Desk

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Cusseta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality is seeking a Front Desk Agent to create memorable experiences for guests. In this entry-level role, you will be the first point of contact, ensuring a warm welcome and handling guest inquiries with professionalism. Your communication and problem-solving skills will shine as you manage bookings and provide local insights. This full-time position offers a chance to grow in a dynamic environment where every day brings new opportunities to make a difference in guests' stays. Join a team dedicated to delivering exceptional service and making every guest feel at home.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in front desk or guest service position.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests and resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and manage bookings for a friction-free experience.
• Handle cash transactions and ensure guest safety.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Fluency in Local Language

Tech-Savvy

Flexibility

High School Diploma

Experience in Guest Service

Physical Strength

Education

High School Diploma

College or University Degree

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Role Purpose

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 tell 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.

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.

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Important information:

• The salary range listed is the lowest to highest pay scale we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.
• No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other form of compensation allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Hospitality