Front Desk Agent

TPG Hotels and Resorts; Middletown (RI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Front Desk Agent at an established hospitality provider. In this entry-level role, you'll be the welcoming face for guests, ensuring a smooth check-in and check-out experience while providing exceptional customer service. Your responsibilities will include managing reservations, handling administrative tasks, and collaborating with various departments to enhance guest satisfaction. This role offers an opportunity to grow in the hospitality industry while enjoying benefits like health insurance, retirement plans, and amazing hotel discounts. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love helping others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision Insurances

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Hotel Discounts

Qualifications

• Strong guest service orientation and ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Proficiency in operating office equipment and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and assist with check-in and check-out processes.
• Handle phone and email communication, addressing inquiries promptly.
• Manage reservations and assist guests with requests and complaints.

Skills

Customer Service

Basic Accounting Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Multi-Tasking

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Computer

Calculator

Phone

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Job Overview

The Front Desk Agent is the first point of contact for guests and clients entering the establishment. They are responsible for providing excellent customer service, managing administrative tasks, and ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience for all visitors.

What You'll Be Doing

• Greeting and Check-In: Welcome guests, clients, or customers in a friendly and professional manner. Assist with the check-in process, verify reservations, and provide necessary information about the facility's services, amenities, and policies.
• Check-Out and Payment Processing: Handle check-out procedures, process payments, and issue invoices or receipts as needed. Ensure accuracy in billing and resolve any payment-related queries.
• Phone and Email Communication: Answer incoming phone calls, direct calls to the appropriate department or person, and provide information or assistance as required. Respond to emails and inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Reservation Management: Manage room or service reservations, cancellations, and modifications. Ensure accurate data entry and maintain an up-to-date reservation system.
• Guest Services: Assist guests with requests such as room changes, additional amenities, directions, and local recommendations. Address and resolve guest complaints or concerns in a timely and courteous manner.
• Administrative Tasks: Perform various administrative duties, including managing mail and packages, maintaining the visitor log, organizing files, and ensuring the front desk area is organized and presentable.
• Security and Access Control: Monitor access to the premises, issue visitor badges or passes, and ensure security protocols are followed. Collaborate with security personnel when necessary.
• Cash Handling: Handle cash transactions accurately and securely. Maintain an organized cash drawer and reconcile transactions at the end of each shift.
• Multi-Tasking: Manage multiple tasks simultaneously, including attending to guests, answering phone calls, handling inquiries, and completing administrative tasks.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments such as housekeeping, maintenance, and management to ensure smooth operations and guest satisfaction.
• Emergency Response: Follow established procedures for emergency situations, such as fire alarms or medical emergencies. Provide assistance to guests and staff as needed.

Skills And Abilities

High school education or equivalent experience. Strong guest service orientation, basic accounting skills, and familiarity with hospitality industry practices preferred. Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure. Proficiency in operating a computer, calculator, phone and other office equipment. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with good organizational and efficient time management skills.

Working Conditions & Physical Effort

Physical work is a primary part of many of our hotel and resort jobs. Physical requirements include extended standing and walking, climbing, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, kneeling, and lifting to 50 lbs. Some work is performed in an interior hotel environment with equipment and machines.

Benefits

Benefits for Full Time employees may include:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurances
• Disability Insurances
• Supplemental Life Insurances
• Identity Theft Protection
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off, Vacation and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• AMAZING HOTEL DISCOUNTS to any property in the TPG portfolio and MUCH MORE!

*Benefits vary by location*

Part-Time Benefits Also Available!

Additional Information

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Part-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Hospitality