Front Desk Agent

Sage Restaurant Group

Boulder (CO)

On-site

USD 22,000 - 31,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Sage Hotel discounts

Hilton Hotels discount

Free RTD Ecopass

Sick Pay

401(k)

Job summary

Sage Hospitality is seeking a Front Desk/Guest Services associate for Embassy Suites Boulder. You will greet guests, manage check-in/out, and handle reservations with care and courtesy.

Role requires English proficiency, strong cash handling, and multitasking under pressure. Competitive benefits include hotel discounts, sick pay, and a 401(k); standard full-time hours apply in a busy hotel environment.

Qualifications

Must have high school graduate level mathematical aptitude and knowledge of standard cash handling procedures.
Must have past experience dealing directly with the public and customer service basics.
Fluent in spoken and written English.
Able to stay tactful under stress and handle diverse customer service scenarios.
Highly organized with attention to minute details and multi-tasking capability.

Responsibilities

Greets guests and completes check-in using manual and computerized methods to ensure satisfaction.
Facilitates guest check-out, closes accounts, and prepares room for next guest sale.
Manages cash transactions accurately and maintains hotel records.
Responds to reservations and inquiries, communicates rates, and uses upselling techniques.
Maintains customer relations with timely, knowledgeable responses in person and on the phone.
Operates telephone/ PBX for wake-up calls and guest communications.
Keeps accurate documentation of charges and follows bank policy.

Skills

Cash handling

Customer service

English fluency

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Organized

Professional communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cash register systems

Job description

Why us?

Uniquely Colorado Crafted and located in the new Heart of Boulder, The Hiltons on Canyon (Embassy Suites & Hilton Garden Inn Boulder – Canyon Boulevard & 28 th Street) is your new urban retreat. Step foot into the space, and you will experience the attention to detail of these inspired properties.

The Perks:

Sage Hotel & Restaurant Discounts across the US
Hilton Hotels Discount
Free RTD Ecopass
Sick Pay
401(k)
Come join our Front Office team in Boulder! We are looking for those who have a passion for creating unique experiences.

At Sage Hospitality we dare to be different; not only in the experience we provide our guests, but also in the experiences we provide our team members. We believe in being true to ourselves and employing our passions. We are not just looking for employees; we are looking for storytellers; we are looking for experiential guides! Our guides are laid-back but attentive, genuinely enthusiastic, and creative daydreamers who want to share their passion with others and the community!

Job Overview

Responds in a professional and courteous manner to arriving, departing and in-house guests by providing accurate and timely information and services. Responds to telephone and in-person inquiries regarding reservations, hotel information and guest concerns.

Responsibilities

Greets and completes established check-in procedures for arriving guests on a daily basis, using both manual and computerized methods, in order to ensure guest are satisfied and in rooms as requested.
Facilitates guest departure (check-out) on a daily basis by following established manual and computer procedures in order to close guest accounts and open the room for the next sell.
Regularly calculates and/or posts monies, receipts, guest accounts and other forms of credit using accurate, proper cash handling methods and established procedures in order to present the customer with timely and precise hotel charges upon check-out and maintain accurate hotel records.
Courteously answers inquiries and accepts reservations, both in person and by telephone, by accurately communicating hotel rates and information and by using suggestive selling techniques to sell room nights, increase occupancy and revenue.
Maintains good customer relations by keeping abreast of all in-house and area functions in order to answer questions and concerns with timely and knowledgeable responses, in person and on telephone.
Operates the PBX equipment by accepting incoming calls, assisting outgoing calls, scheduling and setting wake-up calls and paging guests to provide guests with timely and efficient service.
Controls cash transactions at the front desk and maintains complete responsibility for personal bank as specified by hotel bank agreement policy.
Maintains a friendly, cheerful and courteous demeanor at all times.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

High School diploma or equivalent

Experience

None required

Knowledge/Skills

Must have high school graduate level mathematical aptitude, know standard cash handling procedures and knowledge of computerized cash register systems.
Must have past experience in dealing directly with the public and acquired general knowledge of basic customer service skills.
Must be fluent in oral and written English.
Must be able to use tact and understanding when dealing with a variety of customer service problems, including stressful and highly emotional situations.
Must be highly organized and able to pay attention to minute written and verbal details, particularly when performing multiple tasks.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to read written communiques and monochrome computer screen.
Must be able to operate computer, calculator and telephone keyboards, for cash handling and paperwork processing.
Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions, work on more than one task at a time, and be able to communicate both verbally and in writing.
90% of shift is standing, Bending/kneeling - repeated bending and kneeling required while filing.
Mobility - must be able to reach all areas of hotel to assist clients.
Occasional standing. Occasional carrying and lifting of files and office items up to 25 lbs.

Environment

Prolonged standing at indoor, thermostatically climate-controlled work station under florescent lighting. Work inside 95%

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