Front Desk Agent

Crescent Hotels & Resorts; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 42,705 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Benefits plan

401K matching

Flexible scheduling

Hotel room discounts

Job summary

Renaissance Honolulu, part of Crescent Hotels & Resorts, seeks a Front Desk Agent to warmly greet guests, check them in/out, and ensure a smooth, memorable stay. You will handle registrations, process payments, and offer local area guidance.

You bring strong customer service focus, good computer skills, and a willingness to work varied shifts including days, evenings, and weekends. Competitive benefits and hotel discounts are included.

Qualifications

• Greeting and registering guests at check-in/out
• Provide outstanding guest service and handle monetary transactions
• Answer guest inquiries and resolve issues promptly

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and complete the registration process
• Assist guests with check-out and payment processing
• Use POS to process payments and reconciling charges
• Provide information about hotel services and local area

Skills

Customer service

Hospitality

Cash handling

Computer skills

Upselling

Tools

POS system

Job description

Description

Uniquely located in the heart of Honolulu, guests have the convenience of the city outside their front door yet surrounded by the beauty of the island through stunning ocean views. At Renaissance Honolulu, we invite you to embrace adventure and embark on a journey beyond the ordinary.

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our Associates are the shining stars of what we do!

We understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best in class learning and development or our travel discounts that ‘feed your inner explorer’, we work hard to create and deliver on what YOU need. We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.

We are looking for our next great team member to join us on our Front Office team. We are committed to providing you with:

• Highly competitive wages: $31.00 - $32.00 per hour
• An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members
• 401K matching program for eligible associates
• Flexible scheduling to allow you to focus on what is important to you
• Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members.
• Hotel Room discounts at Marriott brand properties worldwide

Here is what you will be doing each day:

As a Front Desk Agent, you would be responsible for greeting and registering guests and checking guests out of the hotel in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards. You will greet guests and complete the registration process to include, but not limited to, inputting and retrieving information from the computer, confirmation of guest information and room rate, selection of rooms, coding electronic keys, assist guests with check-out including, but not limited to, ensuring rooms and services are correctly accounted, using the point-of-sale system, handling money, processing credit and debit cards, accepting and recording various forms of payment, converting foreign currency, making change and processing gift certificates and cards

Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of hotel information including, but not limited to, room categories, room rates, packages, promotions, the local area and other general product knowledge and answer guest questions and inquiries. Use up-selling techniques to promote hotel services and facilities and to maximize room occupancy. Respond to guest inquiries and requests and resolve issues in a timely, friendly and efficient manner. Field guest complaints, conduct research and resolve and negotiate solutions for guest satisfaction.

Does this sound like you?

You have prior experience as a Front Desk Agent in a hotel or in a high-volume industry dealing with customers. You are passionate about providing our guests with excellent customer service and thrive to always ensure guest satisfaction and enhance their experience to make it a memorable one. You are looking for some flexibility in a job, so working a variety of different shifts, including days, evenings and weekends works for your personal life. You have excellent computer skills and have team spirit.

Our Differences Are What Make Us Great:

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts we strive to create a great place to work where associates at all levels of our organization are respected for their differences, just like the guests and owners we serve. That’s why we are dedicated to creating an environment that facilitates open and honest conversations about race, equity, diversity, and inclusion. By examining our own beliefs and behaviors, we can create change through training, recruiting, and promoting diverse talent to strengthen our culture.

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