Front Desk Agent

crestline-external; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt Place Greenville Downtown is seeking a friendly Front Desk Clerk to be the face of our downtown hotel in Greenville, SC. You will assist guests with check-in and check-out, answer calls, and handle special requests with a warm, professional demeanor.

This role requires accurate guest service, knowledge of hotel features and rates, and collaboration with a welcoming team to ensure a seamless stay from arrival through departure.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of experience in a hotel front desk or similar role.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist guests with check-in and check-out.
• Answer phone calls and route inquiries.
• Handle guest requests and inquiries promptly.
• Maintain knowledge of hotel features, rates, and promotions.
• Process payments and manage guest accounts.

Skills

Customer service

Phone etiquette

Guest relations

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Located in the heart of vibrant downtown Greenville, Hyatt Place Greenville Downtown delivers modern comfort, exceptional service, and a welcoming atmosphere for both business and leisure travelers. Our Front Office team is the face of the hotel, creating memorable first impressions and ensuring every guest enjoys a seamless stay.

We are looking for a friendly, professional, and dependable Front Desk Clerk to join our hospitality team.

Overview:

The Front Desk Agent is responsible for assisting guests with check-in and check-out, answers and processes all phone calls received, plus handles all special requests for services or information, in accordance with standard policies and procedures.

Potential Career Paths:

Front Desk Supervisor – Front Desk Manager – Front Office Manager - Operations Manager-Assistant General Manager – General Manager –Area Vice President of Operations

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Anticipate guests needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day.
• Maintain positive guest relations at all times.
• Resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Maintain complete knowledge at all times of: a) all hotel features/services, hours of operation. b) all room rates, special packages and promotions. c) daily house count and expected arrivals/departures. d) scheduled daily group activities.
• Obtain assigned bank and ensure accuracy of contracted monies.
• Keep bank secure at all times.
• Answer department telephone within 3 rings, using correct greeting and telephone etiquette.
• Process all guest check-ins.
• Verify registration card information with the guest.
• Obtain back-up information for guest credit/payment method and input into system; collect cash when designated.
• Direct Bell Person to escort guest and transport their luggage to the room.
• Handle overbooked or walked in guests.
• Accept and record wake-up call requests.
• Monitor, send and distribute guest faxes.
• Communicate pertinent guest information to designated departments/personnel (i.e., special requests, amenity delivery).
• Resolve discrepancies on the room status report with Housekeeping.
• Match the bucket check to in-house guest ledger report; report discrepancies to Manager.
• Process all check-outs.
• Process adjustment vouchers, paid-outs, correction vouchers, miscellaneous charges.

Education and Experience:

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
• Oneyear previous experience in a similar position in a hotel.
• Basic computer skills required.

Crestline Hotels & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or disability status.