Agent Front Desk

IHG; Fort Cavazos (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

IHG in the United States is seeking a front desk/guest services associate to warmly welcome guests and manage bookings. You will handle cash transactions, verify IDs, issue keys, and help guests with local knowledge and issue resolution.

Flexibility for night, weekend and holiday shifts is required. A high school diploma is expected, with an additional college degree considered a bonus; prior front desk experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Clear communication with guests, addressing concerns and compliments.
• Strong problem-solving to resolve issues and create positive memories.
• Fluency in the local language; additional languages are a plus.
• Reading, writing, basic math and computer literacy.
• Flexibility for night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• High school diploma required; a college/university degree is a bonus.
• At least one year of front desk or guest service experience.

Responsibilities

• Be the warm welcome that kicks off a memorable guest experience.
• Acknowledge IHG Rewards Club members and returning guests, in person or on the phone
• Take and manage guest bookings, up-selling opportunities and telling them about ways to improve their stay.
• Handle cash and credit transactions.
• Check guests in and out – verify IDs, issue keys, and manage safekeeping of valuables.
• Record and act on guest preferences, handle messages, requests, questions, and concerns.
• Serve as a trusted contact for guests and escalate to management when needed.
• Follow safety procedures and report incidents; wear required protective gear.
• Present yourself as a brand ambassador and stay aware of daily events and activities.
• Assist colleagues with ad-hoc duties as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Local language fluency

Literacy & tech-savvy

Flexibility

High school diploma

Front desk/guest service experience

Physical strength (up to 50 lbs)

Education

High school diploma

College/university degree (bonus)

Job description

Key Accountabilities

• Be the warm welcome that kicks off a memorable guest experience.
• Acknowledge IHG Rewards Club members and returning guests, in person or on the phone
• Take and manage guest bookings, up-selling opportunities and telling them about ways to improve their stay.
• Handle cash and credit transactions.
• Start every stay right by swiftly checking guests in and out - take IDs, hand out room keys, and control and release safety deposit boxes.
• Stay one step ahead of guests’ needs – record and act on their preferences, and handle their messages, requests, questions and concerns.
• Be a trusted contact for all guests. Help them with anything from bill issues to local knowledge, and loop in management when necessary.
• Stay safe all the time. Following our safety procedures, you’ll report all incidents and wear any protective gear needed.
• Take pride in your appearance and place as a brand ambassador.
• Always know what events and activities are on the day’s schedule.
• Jump into other ad-hoc duties when your colleagues need your help.

Key Skills & Experiences

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

The hourly rate for this role is $15.23 to $16.56. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision, insurance, 401k, and many other benefits to eligible employees.

Who we are

We need people like you to make a difference and create exceptional experiences every single day. Don’t just join a growing team of 370,000 colleagues across 100 countries. Let your passion shine. Innovate and collaborate around the world. Embrace your ambition.

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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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Hiring Salary: USD 15.23 - 16.56 Hourly