Front Desk Agent

BENCHMARK; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Global Hospitality's Quadrangle Club is seeking a Front Desk Agent to create memorable first impressions for guests. You will check guests in, share hotel information, and help with requests, ensuring accuracy and service.

The ideal candidate has an engaging personality, strong communication skills, and basic computer abilities. Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays, is required, and compensation is $20 per hour.

Qualifications

• Strong desire to make an impact on others.
• Outgoing and engaging personality.
• Computer skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Availability to work varied shifts including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Greet and check in guests, verify details and accommodations.
• Provide information about hotel amenities and local area.
• Interact with staff professionally and assist other departments.
• Follow emergency procedures and policies.
• Maintain house bank and post charges.
• Communicate pertinent information to manager on duty.
• Assist other departments as needed.

Skills

Customer service

People skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Job description

Pyramid Global Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company with a portfolio of more than 200 hotels and resorts and over 18,000 associates across the United States, Caribbean, and Europe. Our platform includes Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, a collection of distinctive independent properties; Axiom Hospitality, our European hotel management company; and PYRAMIDWORKS, which provides integrated workplace and facilities services. With corporate offices in Boston, The Woodlands, Texas, and London, Pyramid combines global scale with a hands-on approach focused on exceptional service, operational excellence, and long-term partnerships.At Pyramid, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where associates are respected, supported, and empowered to grow their careers. Team members have the opportunity to collaborate directly with experienced leaders, take on meaningful stretch assignments, and gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of properties, brands, and markets. Whether you are beginning your hospitality career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to learn, develop, and make an impact.Our commitment to associates, guests, owners, and the communities we serve has helped make Pyramid and our properties among the most recognized in hospitality. From being named among the best places to work by respected publications such as USA Today, The Boston Globe, and The Houston Chronicle to earning top travel accolades from Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide, and U.S. News & World Report, these recognitions reflect the culture, service excellence, and commitment to people that define the Pyramid experience.About our property:The Quadrangle Club is the faculty and social club of the University of Chicago. Established in 1893, the Quadrangle Club has played and continues to be an important role in the intellectual fabric and life of the University of Chicago. Over the decades, the Club has been a place where Nobel laureates, faculty and numerous other scholars have hosted discussions about topics and ideas that have shaped the world. The Club is housed in a historic facility designed by Howard Van Doren Shaw.What you will have an opportunity to do:We are looking for a highly motivated individuals to join our Front Desk team. The ideal candidate uses their engaging personality to create a memorable first impression for our guests. While checking in, registering guests, the Front Desk Agent is a source of knowledge for the guest for everything about the hotel, its amenities, and the local area.Your Role:Provide exceptional customer service by being engaging and taking sincere interestCheck guests in, ensuring proper credit is received, special requests are noted and fulfilled, and accurate information is established.Interact with hotel/resort staff in a professional manner, assisting other departments with necessary information.Be knowledgeable of all emergency procedures and policies.Maintain house bank.Communicate all pertinent information to manager on duty.Follow set procedures on posting, charges, cashing checks, safe deposits, and refunds.Assist other departments as needed.What are we looking for?Qualifications:A strong desire to make an impact on other peopleAn outgoing and engaging personalityComputer skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsMust be available to work various shifts including weekends and holidaysCompensation:$20 per hour-$20 per hourPyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.