Front Desk Agent

Fredericksburg Enterprises; Fredericksburg (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality company in Fredericksburg, Texas, is seeking a dedicated individual to greet and register guests, ensuring exceptional service. Responsibilities include handling check-ins, responding to guest inquiries, and managing guest accounts upon check-out. The ideal candidate is customer-focused, equipped with strong communication skills, and able to maintain composure in high-pressure situations. Opportunities available for both full-time and part-time positions.

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers.
• Ability to stand and move throughout the front office.
• Ability to access and input information using a computer system.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers with a friendly welcome.
• Complete the registration process.
• Answer the telephone using clear communication.
• Close guest accounts at check out.
• Remain calm during emergencies.

Skills

Customer service

Conflict resolution

Communication skills

Job description

What We’re Looking For

Fredericksburg Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a hardworking individual to greet and register guests, provide prompt and courteous service, and close out guest accounts upon completion of stay to meet the company’s high standards of quality.

Responsibilities

• 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. Promote hotel’s marketing programs. Make appropriate selection of rooms based on guest needs. Code electronic keys. Non-verbally confirm the room number and rate. Provide welcome folders containing room keys, certificates, coupons and refreshment center keys as appropriate. Requires continual standing and movement throughout the front office area.
• Promptly answer the telephone using positive and clear 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 time of check out and ascertain satisfaction. In the event of dissatisfaction, negotiate compromise, which may include authorizing revenue allowances.
• Remain calm and alert, especially during emergency and/or heavy hotel activity, and resolve complications such as location changes or credit issues.

Qualifications

• 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 resolve conflicts.
• Ability to stand and move throughout the front office and continuously perform essential job functions.
• Ability to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system.

Industry & Employment Type

Industry: Hospitality Employment Type: Full Time and Part Time