Front Desk Agent

Embassy Suites Central Park; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Paid time off for vacation, sick time,

Holidays and employee discounts onHil

Job summary

Embassy Suites by Hilton Denver Central Park is seeking a Front Desk Agent to deliver prompt, courteous service at our busy hotel. The successful candidate will be service oriented, friendly, and reliable, with hotel experience preferred.

This full-time role includes registration, guest assistance, payments, and handling inquiries while maintaining a neat appearance and following safety procedures. Join our team and help ensure a positive guest experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• Hospitality experience preferred but not required.
• Proficient in calculator use and basic arithmetic.
• Excellent English communication, both verbal and written.
• Ability to input and retrieve information in a computer system.
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform front desk duties.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests with a friendly welcome and provide information.
• Complete registration and manage room assignments using the computer system.
• Process payments and balance the house bank as needed.
• Answer phones in clear English and relay messages.
• Resolve guest concerns and assist with problem solving.
• Maintain safety procedures and a neat, professional appearance.
• Support other front desk staff as needed.
• Perform related duties as requested by supervisor.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Front desk operations

English communication

Conflict resolution

Education

High school diploma preferred

Job description

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Front Desk Agent

6 days ago Requisition ID: 8537

Salary Range: $19.29 To $22.00 Hourly

Embassy Suites by Hilton Denver Central Park located few minutes away from Northfield's Shopping Area is currently hiring an enthusiastic Front Desk Agent to provide prompt and courteous service. The perfect candidate will be Service Oriented, have an understanding of being friendly and personable, and Reliability is a must! The Position we are looking for is Full Time with hotel experience preferred.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Greet customers immediately with a friendly and sincere welcome. Use a positive and clear speaking voice, listen to understand requests, respond with appropriate action and provide accurate information such as outlet hours and local attractions.
• Complete the registration process by inputting and retrieving information from a computer system, confirming pertinent information including number of guests and room rate. Make appropriate selection of rooms based on guest needs. Code electronic keys, certificates, and coupons as appropriate. Requires continual standing and movement throughout front office areas.
• Verify and imprint credit cards for authorization using electronic acceptance methods. Handle cash; make change and balance as assigned house bank. Accept and record vouchers, travelers’ checks, and other forms of payment. Perform accurate, moderately complex arithmetic functions using a calculator. Post charges to guest rooms and house accounts using the computer.
• Promptly answer the telephone using positive and clear English communication. Input messages into the computer. Retrieve messages and communicate the content to the guest. Retrieve mail, small packages and facsimiles for customers as requested.
• Close guest accounts at the time of check out and ensure guest’s satisfaction. In the event of dissatisfaction, research and attempt to resolve problem within established guidelines, may include turning problem over to a supervisor.
• Field guest complaints, conducting thorough research to develop the most effective solutions and resolve complications such as location changes or credit issues. Listen and extend assistance in order to resolve problems such as price conflicts, insufficient heating and air conditioning, etc. Remain calm and alert especially during emergency situations and heavy hotel activity. Plan and implement detailed steps by using experienced judgment and discretion. Keeps the corridors and service area neat at all times.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Follows safety and security procedures and rules.
• Knows department fire prevention and emergency procedures.
• Utilizes protective equipment.
• Reports unsafe conditions to supervisor/manager.
• Reports accidents, injuries, near-misses, property damage or loss to supervisor.
• Provides for a safe work environment by following all safety and security procedures and rules.
• All team members must maintain a neat, clean and well groomed appearance. (Specific standards outlined in team member handbook).
• Assists other Front Desk Personnel when need.
• Perform any related duties as requested by supervisor/manager.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

The Hotel may consider equivalent combination of acceptable education and experience providing the knowledge, skills and abilities cited below, when applicable

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent and graduation from high school or any other combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities. High school diploma preferred.
• Prior hospitality experience preferred, but not required.
• Considerable skill in the use of a calculator and prepare moderately complex mathematical calculations without error.
• Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger, collect accurate information and help resolve conflicts.
• Ability to read, listens, and communicates effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system.
• Hearing and visual ability to observe and detect signs of emergency situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to stand and move throughout front office and continuously performs essential job functions.
• Stand 95% of shift
• Lifting up to 25 pounds maximum.
• Occasional twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking.

Frequent talking, hearing, seeing and smiling.

Come be part of our Great team at the Embassy by Hilton Denver Central Park!

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance, HSA, Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Paid off for vacation, sick time and Holidays.
• Great Employee discounts on Hilton Hotels all over the world.

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