Front Desk Agent

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 44,083,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Omni Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Front Desk Agent at the Omni Corpus Christi Hotel. You will provide a five-star welcome and departure experience, greet guests, share resort amenities, and assist with local information during their stay.

You will settle guest accounts at check-out, resolve issues, and coordinate with Loyalty Ambassador and Guest Services teams to ensure guest satisfaction. Prior experience in front desk or cashiering is preferred.

Qualifications

• Clear and pleasant English communication with guests and staff.
• Accurate input of guest information into computer systems.
• Customer service experience in hospitality preferred.
• Front desk or cashiering experience preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure and stand for long shifts.

Responsibilities

• Check-in and check-out guests per SOP and standards.
• Assist guests with inquiries and local information.
• Set up guest accounts and process payments accurately.
• Pre-register designated guests and prepare key packets.
• Communicate guest needs to departments and teams.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of guest information.

Skills

Customer service

Front desk

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Teamwork

Job description

Omni Corpus Christi Hotel

Experience stunning bay or city views at the Omni Corpus Christi Hotel, located in the heart of the Marina District. Enjoy resort-style amenities like a heated indoor/outdoor pool, full-service dining, and wellness services all just minutes from top attractions like the Texas State Aquarium and USS Lexington. Whether you're here for a beach getaway, fishing adventure, or a special event, our 24,000 square feet of event space and 465 well-appointed rooms make it easy to relax and recharge. Discover coastal charm and elevated hospitality at Omni Corpus Christi.

What truly sets us apart is our team. We foster a culture that values learning, growth, and inclusivity, offering opportunities for advancement and a workplace where everyone can thrive. Full-time associates enjoy a comprehensive benefits package-and the greatest benefit of all: the opportunity to grow.

Overview:

This team member will be responsible for providing a five-star welcome and departure experience to each guest, as well as, serving as ambassadors throughout the guest's stay. Front Desk Agents make the first impression upon our guests by extending a warm welcome, providing information about the resort and local area, and offering our full range of upscale resort amenities and services to them. Front Desk Agents are also responsible for settling guest accounts upon check-out, resolving guest issues and completing special requests. They work closely with all hotel departments especially our Loyalty Ambassador, and Guest Services teams.

Responsibilities:

• Process guest check-ins and check-outs according to Omni's Moments of Service and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Empathetically listen to guest inquiries and provide appropriate responses.
• Set up accurate accounts for each guest checking in according to their preferences (room type, payment, etc.).
• Block rooms in the computer and follow through on designated requirements.
• Pre-register designated guests and prepare key packets.
• Communicate pertinent guest information to designated departments/personnel (i.e., special requests, amenity delivery).
• Maintain confidentiality of all guests and hotel information.
• Employ attention to detail in order to ensure security of guest room access.
• Understand and execute all Omni accounting standards ensuring accurate settlement of folios, routing of charges and adjustments.
• Maintain guest history files on all guests.
• Accommodate room changes expediently.
• Document all guest requests, complaints or problems immediately and notify designated department/personnel for resolving the situation. Follow up to ensure completion and guest satisfaction.
• Issue safe deposit boxes to guests and ensure security of key.
• Monitor, send and distribute guest faxes.
• Generate, print and distribute daily and weekly reports.
• Resolve discrepancies on the room status report with Housekeeping.
• Maintain complete knowledge at all times of all hotel features/services, hours of operation, room types, numbers, layout, decor, appointments and locations, room rates, special packages and promotions.

Qualifications:

• Ability to clearly and pleasantly communicate both verbally and in writing in English with guests, management and co-workers, both in person and by telephone.
• Ability to accurately and efficiently input information into computer systems.
• Ability to work cohesively with co-workers both within and outside of your department.
• Ability to compute accurate mathematical calculations.
• Ability to think clearly, quickly and make concise decisions.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and follow up.
• Ability to work well under pressure, dealing with many arrivals and departures within a short period of time.
• Ability to stand for entire shift.
• Previous customer service experience.
• Previous hotel front desk experience is strongly preferred.
• Previous cashiering experience is preferred.
• Previous guest relations training is preferred.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster is available using the following link:

EEOC is the Law Poster.

Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.