Front Desk Agent

Isleta Resort & Casino; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Isleta Resort and Casino in Albuquerque seeks a Front Desk Guest Services professional to handle guest check-ins and check-outs while delivering World Class Guest Service. You will manage inquiries about hotel features, services, events, directions, and local attractions with a courteous, proactive approach.

A High School Diploma or GED is preferred; minimum 3 months cash handling and 2 years Front Desk/Reservations experience are expected. Flexibility for shifts and on-call work is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Three months cash handling experience required.
• Two years Front Desk experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responds to guest inquiries in a courteous, professional manner.
• Assists guests with check-in and check-out.
• Maintains knowledge of hotel features, services, and local attractions.

Skills

Guest service

Cash handling

Communication

Microsoft applications

Education

High School Diploma or GED

GED equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Age Requirement

19 years or older

Position Summary

Responsible for all guests needs or requests including checking-in and checking-out guests while promoting and exhibiting World Class Guest Service to all the Isleta Resort and Casino guests.

Isleta Resort and Casino Guest Service Agreement

All Team Members will display 100% commitment to World Class Guest Service through the delivery and maintenance of Guest Service Standards established by the Isleta Resort and Casino.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

This list of tasks is illustrative ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.

• Responds to guest inquiries and issues in an efficient, courteous, and professional manner.
• Interacts heavily with guests while exhibiting a professional and friendly demeanor.
• Anticipates guests’ needs, responds promptly and acknowledges all guests, however busy and whatever time of day.
• Resolves and addresses guest service issues.
• Assists guests with all inquiries in connection with resort services, in-house events, directions, and local attractions.
• Assists guests with safety deposit boxes.
• Accurately handles cash and charges.
• Adheres to all cashiering procedures: opening, securing, and balancing out shift banks to include the verification of all cash, credit card, and check transactions during a given shift.
• Completes shift check off list for Supervisors verification.
• Maintains complete knowledge at all times of: all hotel features/services, hours of operation, all room types, numbers, layout, décor, appointments and location, all room rates, special packages and promotions, daily house count and expected arrivals/departures, room availability status for any given day, and scheduled daily group activities.
• Promotes and ensures an open and welcoming atmosphere that promotes skill enhancement.
• Greets internal and external guests, maintains a friendly and inviting atmosphere, and promotes positive guest relations through prompt, courteous, and efficient service.
• Gives basic instruction and information on all promotions and special events, as requested.
• Occasionally performs other duties as assigned.

Accountability and Supervision

None

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) equivalent, Preferred
• Three (3) months cash handling experience, required.
• Two (2) years Front Desk Clerk, Front Desk/Reservations Lead, or Reservationists experience, Preferred

Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certification

• Must be able to acquire and maintain Key Gaming License issued through POIGRA.
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test and background investigation.
• Must be flexible with work schedule. Must be willing to work any days/hours as needed or required to meet business needs.
• Must maintain all Isleta Resort and Casino-wide educational and certification requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be knowledgeable of general accounting principles and practices.
• Must be able to take direction and feedback well.
• Must possess moderate computer skills and be able to operate Microsoft applications and software.
• Must be able to accurately and successfully perform several tasks and meet deadlines under high levels of stress and with minimal supervision.
• Must possess strong organizational and time management skills while paying close attention to details such as spelling, numbers, and grammar.
• Must be able to communicate, in writing and verbally, in English and in an effective, informative, and professional manner and be able to convey denials and/or defuse hostile guest situations with ease and tact.
• Must be able to perform basic mathematics to include, but is not limited to, adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Must possess a highly developed sense of customer service and interpersonal skills including high integrity and respect for individuals.
• Must possess and exhibit a positive attitude towards internal and external guests at all times.
• Must possess a strong commitment to the organizational goals and objectives while showing the utmost discretion and loyalty to the organization when dealing with confidential information and data.
• Must possess the ability to make sound and accurate decisions.
• Must possess strong critical and analytical thinking skills.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately with other departments and team members to ensure a high level of guest satisfaction.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must be able to sit, stand, and/or walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift, move, and place up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions:

Work is generally performed in a fast pace Resort and office setting; smoke filled environment, exposure to various lights and sounds. Must be on call at all times. May work holidays, weekends, and different shifts. Occasionally may be required to interact with hostile and/or angry guests.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to provide an overview of the requirements of the position. It is not necessarily all-inclusive and the job may require other essential and/or non-essential functions, tasks, duties, or responsibilities not listed herein. Management reserves the right to add, modify, or exclude any essential or non-essential requirement at any time with or without notice. Nothing in this job description, or by the completion of any requirement of the job by the employee, is intended to create a contract of employment of any type.

Native American Preference Policy

Isleta Resort and Casino will at all times and for the positions give hiring, transfers, and promotional preferences to qualified Native American applicants in the following order: 1. Enrolled Pueblo of Isleta Tribal Member; 2. Enrolled pueblo of Isleta Descendants; and 3. Registered Native American from a federally recognized tribe.