Front Desk Agent

Avion Hospitality; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Avion Hospitality is seeking a Front Desk Agent to warmly greet guests, check them in/out, and deliver exceptional service at the New Orleans property. You will manage reservations, answer questions, and coordinate with hotel teams to maximize guest satisfaction.

The role requires a customer-focused attitude, strong communication, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. A High School Diploma is required, with hospitality experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
• Positive, upbeat personality with outstanding customer service.
• Ability to multitask, detail-oriented, and problem-solve for internal and external customers.
• Clear communication of information and ideas.
• Ability to work under pressure and in stressful situations.
• Strong numeric and basic arithmetic abilities.
• Familiarity with hospitality terminology and hotel products.
• Willingness to work varied shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Greet and register guests and provide outstanding guest service during their stay.
• Handle reservations, check-ins and check-outs in a friendly, efficient manner.
• Provide information on hotel services, hours, and local attractions.
• Answer inquiries from guests regarding restaurants, transportation, and activities.
• Maintain professional appearance and operate hotel front desk systems.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth guest experiences.
• Deliver items to guests and assist with requests as needed.
• Support safety and cleanliness standards throughout the hotel.

Skills

Guest service

Multitasking

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Job Summary

Front Desk Agents are responsible for greeting and registering the guest, providing outstanding guest service during their stay, and settling the guest’s account upon completion of their stay. Primary responsibilities include registering guests, making and modifying reservations, hotel operator, and concierge duties. Providing attentive, courteous, and efficient service to all guests prior to arrival and throughout their stay, while maximizing room revenue and occupancy.

Responsibilities:

• Approach all encounters with guests and associates in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper uniform and name tag when working (per brand standards).
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Avion Hospitality standards, as required by the scheduling, which varies according to the hotel's needs.
• Comply at all times with Avion Hospitality policies, standards, and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Greet and welcome all guests approaching the Front Desk in accordance with Avion Hospitality standards; maintain a friendly and warm demeanor at all times.
• Maintain proper operation of the telephone switchboard and ensure that all Avion Hospitality performance standards are met.
• Handle requests for information, mail, and messages in a timely and courteous manner.
• Answer guests' inquiries about hotel service, facilities, and hours of operation.
• Answer inquiries from guests regarding restaurants, transportation, entertainment, etc.
• Establish and maintain good communications and teamwork with fellow associates and other departments within the hotel.
• Be aware of all rates, packages, and special promotions; Be familiar with all in-house groups; Be mindful of closed-out and restricted dates.
• Obtain all necessary information when taking room reservations and follow the rate quoting scenario.
• Be familiar with all Avion Hospitality policies and house rules, as well as the terminology used in hospitality.
• Know of and assist in emergency procedures as required.
• Handle check-ins and check-outs in a friendly, efficient, and courteous manner.
• Fully comprehend and be able to operate all relevant aspects of the Front Desk computer system.
• Ensure logging and delivery of packages, mail, and messages as needed to guests and meeting rooms.
• Use proper two-way radio etiquette at all times when communicating with other associates.
• As needed, deliver guest items such as luggage, newspapers, messages, packages, amenities, or other requested items to guests or team members.
• Maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of all property amenities, as well as any special events, local area attractions, and activities available around the hotel.
• Perform other duties as assigned, which may include, but are not limited to the following: helping coworkers in different areas of the hotel, maintaining a clean and organized work area, and overall cleanliness and safety throughout the hotel and grounds.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required; College coursework in related field helpful.
• Experience in a hotel or a related field is preferred.
• Possess a positive and upbeat personality with a desire to deliver outstanding customer service to our guests.
• Demonstrate the ability to multitask, be detail-oriented, and be able to problem-solve in order to effectively deal with internal and external customers.
• Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
• Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.Must work well in stressful, high-pressure situations.
• Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the issues raised by co-workers and guests.
• Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions.
• Ability to perform numerical operations using basic counting, adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and write simple instructions and/or short correspondence and memos.
• Ability to use logic to define the problem, collect information, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, interpret information, and deal with abstract variables for unique or unfamiliar situations.
• An operational knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Must be willing and have the ability to work a varied schedule that may include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Holds an understanding of hotel products and guest services (i.e., lifestyle, full service, resort, etc).
• Ability to participate in the creation of an enjoyable work environment.