Front Desk Agent

Marriott Knoxville Downtown; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PayActive access

PTO & Holidays

Health benefits

401(k) match

Discounts

Job summary

HVMG is hiring a Front Desk Agent to warmly greet guests, manage check-in/check-out, and handle reservations with professional service. This role requires effective communication in English and a friendly, detail-oriented approach to ensuring a seamless guest experience.

Eligible candidates should be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. The position offers opportunities for advancement within the hospitality group and access to comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Hotel experience is a plus.
• Combination of education and experience.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• You will be the friendly and attentive face of our hotel, ensuring guests receive a warm welcome and assistance throughout their stay.
• Your daily tasks will include checking guests in and out, answering inquiries, and providing information about hotel services and local attractions.
• You will report to the Front Office Manager or Front Office Supervisor.
• A career as a front desk agent can lead to opportunities in various roles within the hospitality industry, such as front office supervisor, front office manager, or even a management position in hotel operations.

Education

Combination of education and experience

Job description

Front Desk Agent

As a Front Desk Agent, you will be the first point of contact for guests, providing warm, professional service throughout their stay. Your responsibilities include check-in/check-out, handling reservations, and addressing guest inquiries or concerns. Your friendly demeanor and attention to detail help create a welcoming and seamless guest experience.

Schedule: We have AM & PM positions available

AM - 7AM to 3PM

PM- 3PM to 11PM

Key Responsibilities

• You will be the friendly and attentive face of our hotel, ensuring guests receive a warm welcome and assistance throughout their stay.
• Your daily tasks will include checking guests in and out, answering inquiries, and providing information about hotel services and local attractions.
• You will report to the Front Office Manager or Front Office Supervisor.
• A career as a front desk agent can lead to opportunities in various roles within the hospitality industry, such as front office supervisor, front office manager, or even a management position in hotel operations.

Education & Experience

Hotel experience is always a plus! Applicants should have:

• A combination of education and experience.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Eligible to work in the United States
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and lift as required—with or without reasonable accommodations
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays if needed
• A warm, professional demeanor that reflects HVMG’s Culture of Excellence

Why Our Associates Love HVMG

• Career growth opportunities across our nationwide portfolio
• Flexible scheduling
• Access up to 40% of your earned wages before payday with PayActive
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Full healthcare benefits: medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with guaranteed 4% match and no vesting period
• Exclusive hotel and food & beverage discounts

About HVMG

Our Be Excellent culture is more than just words on a website -- we live and breathe it. As one associate said in an anonymous survey, "This is the best management company I've ever worked for. They walk the talk from the corporate office to the field."
We believe that the hotel business is one of the few industries in which successful career paths can start anywhere on the org chart. You control your destiny, and, if our executives are any indication, today's dishwasher can be tomorrow's Senior Vice President.

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract.

HVMG is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.