Front Desk Agent

crestline-external; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 23,419; Part time

Job summary

Crestline Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Part-time Front Desk Agent at the Fairfield Inn & Suites in New Orleans. You will be the first point of contact for guests, assisting with check-in and check-out procedures, handling guest inquiries, and ensuring satisfaction throughout their stay.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and at least one year of experience in a hotel environment. Join our team and help create positive experiences for our guests!

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
• One year previous experience in a similar position in a hotel.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist guests with check-in and check-out.
• Answer and process phone calls.
• Resolve guest complaints and ensure satisfaction.
• Maintain complete knowledge of hotel features and services.
• Obtain assigned bank and handle cash accurately.

Skills

Guest relations

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Graduate or GED

One year previous experience in a hotel

Job description

Be the reason guests feel at home at Fairfield Inn & Suites New Orleans Downtown/French Quarter Area!

We’re seeking a Part‑time Front Desk Agent who greets every guest with a smile, provides thoughtful support throughout their stay, and takes pride in delivering genuine hospitality.

If you love helping others and enjoy creating positive moments, you’ll fit right in here.

Overview

The Front Desk Agent is responsible for assisting guests with check-in and check-out, answers and processes all phone calls received, plus handles all special requests for services or information, in accordance with standard policies and procedures.

Potential Career Paths

• Front Desk Supervisor
• Front Desk Manager
• Front Office Manager
• Operations Manager
• Assistant General Manager
• General Manager
• Area Vice President of Operations

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Anticipate guests needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day.
• Maintain positive guest relations at all times.
• Resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Maintain complete knowledge at all times of: a) all hotel features/services, hours of operation. b) all room rates, special packages and promotions. c) daily house count and expected arrivals/departures. d) scheduled daily group activities.
• Obtain assigned bank and ensure accuracy of contracted monies.
• Keep bank secure at all times.
• Answer department telephone within 3 rings, using correct greeting and telephone etiquette.
• Process all guest check‑ins.
• Verify registration card information with the guest.
• Obtain back‑up information for guest credit/payment method and input into system; collect cash when designated.
• Direct Bell Person to escort guest and transport their luggage to the room.
• Handle overbooked or walked in guests.
• Accept and record wake‑up call requests.
• Monitor, send and distribute guest faxes.
• Communicate pertinent guest information to designated departments/personnel (i.e., special requests, amenity delivery).
• Resolve discrepancies on the room status report with Housekeeping.
• Match the bucket check to in‑house guest ledger report; report discrepancies to Manager.
• Process all check‑outs.
• Process adjustment vouchers, paid‑outs, correction vouchers, miscellaneous charges.

Education and Experience

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
• One year previous experience in a similar position in a hotel.
• Basic computer skills required.

Crestline Hotels & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or disability status.