Front Desk Agent

Wequassett; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sanderling Resort is seeking a guest-focused hospitality professional for a full-time, year-round position. The role offers flexible day and evening shifts and opportunities for advancement within the property.

Responsibilities include managing reservations, guest services, and coordinating with departments to ensure a seamless guest experience. Candidates should demonstrate strong organization and a calm, problem-solving mindset.

Qualifications

• All candidates must have a guest service mindset.
• High school or equivalent preferred.
• 1–2 years in a similar experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of hotel operations and daily activities.
• Answer calls with proper salutations and etiquette.
• Describe room accommodations and amenities to guests.
• Book reservations and accommodate special requests.
• Resolve guest complaints to ensure satisfaction.
• Replenish and organize retail areas.

Skills

Guest service mindset

Organizational skills

Work under pressure

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Outlook

Job description

The Sanderling Resort
1461 Duck Road
Kitty Hawk, NC 27949, USA

Description

** This position requires flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including day and evening shifts. This is a full time, year round position with opportunity for growth and advancement !

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete knowledge of hotel operations, scheduled daily activities, and room products
• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies/service procedures/standards
• Answer telephone calls, using correct salutations and telephone etiquette
• Ascertain callers' needs through open-ended questions
• Describe room accommodations and all amenities
• Obtain all designated information to book a reservation
• Accommodate special requests and designate such in the system
• Access guest history records to best service guests; maintain accurate information in guest history files
• Resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction
• Obtain assigned bank and ensure accuracy of contracted monies. Always keep the bank secure
• Communicate pertinent guest information to designated departments/personnel (i.e. special requests, amenity delivery)
• Present folio to guest and resolve any disputed charges
• Assist all departments/executives in obtaining appropriate information regarding groups, inventory, and guest information
• Perform additional duties, as assigned
• Replenish, organize, and maintain the retail areas

Requirements and Qualifications

• All candidates must have a guest service mindset and be willing to ensure every guest has an amazing stay with us !
• High school or equivalent preferred
• 1 to 2 years in a similar experience preferred
• Strong organizational, prioritization skills and ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong knowledge of Outlook is a plus
• Possess an eye for the smallest detail and maintain a keen sense of urgency
• Ability to think clearly, remain calm, and resolve problems using good judgment
• Ability to think on your feet and resolve conflict
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, and stretch to fulfill necessary tasks
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 30lbs. on a regular and continuing basis
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours in length
• All colleagues must maintain a neat and well-groomed appearance (specific standards will be provided)
• Able to share in working days, over nights, weekends, and holidays
• Local candidates preferred
• Must be authorized to work for any employer without sponsorship

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Enthusiastic

: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

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