Front Desk Agent

Gulph Creek Hotels; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Hilton Garden Hamilton is seeking a Front Desk Agent to deliver outstanding guest service at the hotel lobby. You will handle guest check-ins, reservations, and information requests with a friendly, professional approach.

The role requires availability for 7am-3pm or 3pm-11pm shifts, a high school diploma or equivalent, and strong English communication. Prior hospitality experience is welcomed, with opportunities to grow in guest services.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and customer service experience.
• Ability to read, speak English, and follow instructions.
• Experience preferred and flexible to work 7am-3pm or 3pm-11pm.

Responsibilities

• Greet all guests (internal and external).
• Process reservations, check-ins and check-outs.
• Respond to guest requests and ensure satisfaction.
• Provide information about hotel policies, services and local area.

Skills

Guest service

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Front Desk Agent - Hilton Garden Hamilton

Full-Time Position

Experience Preferred
Must be available to work 7am-3pm and 3pm-11pm.

Job Description

Guest Service

• Maintains guest service as the driving philosophy of the operation
• Personally, demonstrates a commitment to guest service in responding promptly to guests’ needs
• Committed to making every guest is satisfied
• Meets or exceeds guest satisfaction measures
• Ensures hotel standards and services contribute to the delivery of consistent guest service
• Implements and practices guest service initiatives and performs to Gulph Creek Hotel Standards

Front Desk Operations

• Greet all guests (internal and external)
• Process guest reservations, registration (check-in) and departures (check-outs)
• Offer guest assistance at every opportunity
• Respond to all guest requests efficiently
• Ensure guest satisfaction by following through on requests and other needs
• Provide information to guests about hotel policies, services and amenities
• Provide information, directions and other assistance as necessary about the local area
• Maintain accurate guest information in the hotel property management system including, but not limited to: basic guest information, billing/payment, guest charges, etc.
• Handles collection efforts of all in-house balances and notifies management of potential liabilities
• Balances all cash, check, credit card and ledger accounts through verification, shift reports and performs audit functions if assigned
• Maintain daily logs and checklists
• Effectively communicate all pertinent information to other employees within the department
• Effectively communicate all pertinent information to other departments (Housekeeping, Security, Maintenance, etc) regarding room status/availability, guest requests, etc.
• Assist in all areas of the operation including PBX/Switchboard, bellman or concierge services, reservations and other areas as necessary
• Comply with all standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with company policy
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming in accordance with company policy
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly, service-oriented manner
• Maintain and organize work area regularly
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/or Experience

High School diploma or equivalent, plus relative experience in customer service

Language And Mathematical Skills

• Ability to read and speak English and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees
• Ability to effectively communicate with employees, guests and supervisors for optimum operation of the property
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None required at this time.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance