Front Desk Agent

Palisades Tahoe; Olympic Valley (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free skiing/ride privileges

Healthcare options

Gear discounts

401(k) match

Free lift tickets

Store discounts

EAP

Job summary

Palisades Tahoe is seeking a guest service oriented individual for the Lodging Reception Center. You will welcome guests, assist with all aspects of lodging, and meet the needs of guests staying in The Village.

Applicants must be 18 years of age and ready to support a seasonal Front Desk operation with strong computer and customer service skills. The role includes checks in/out, upselling opportunities, and maintaining a neat, professional work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in guest service.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests entering the Lodging Reception Center and answer inquiries.
• Book reservations, respond to emails, check-in/check-out guests.
• Review lodging transactions to ensure accurate revenues/expenses.
• Set up Front Desk for Night Auditors and coordinate with shifts.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Professionalism

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Palisades Tahoe

We share the spirit of these legendary mountains with the world. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Seasonal

Palisades Tahoe We share the spirit of these legendary mountains with the world. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Job Summary

Welcomes guests to the resort and provide assistance with all aspects of lodging accommodations. Meets the needs of guests staying at The Village.

Applicants must be 18 years of age.

Hourly

The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of the Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC's hourly pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives and many region-specific benefits.

Base hourly pay range: $18.00 - $25.92 per hour

A Great Job And Benefits To Match

• Free skiing + riding privileges to 17 iconic resorts including Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, Steamboat, Solitude and more!
• Healthcare options for both Seasonal & Year-Round employees
• Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, etc.
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Free lift tickets, plus 50% off lift tickets
• 25%-50% discount at Food & Beverage locations at Palisades & Alpine
• 40% discount at Palisades Tahoe operated retail stores, including The North Face, Patagonia, Oakley, and more!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Essential Job Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks

• Greet each guest who enters the Lodging Reception Center, answer phone calls, answer all questions with accurate responses.
• Book reservations, respond to emails and electronic reservations, check in new guests, check out guests, and provide any necessary services to ensure a customer's satisfaction.
• Review lodging transactions daily to ensure that accurate and timely revenues and expenses are recorded.
• Responsible for setting up all aspects of the Front Desk for Night Auditors.
• Pass along all important issues to other front desk employees during shift changes.
• Aid guests with questions that involve calling businesses, i.e. taxi, theater, airlines, car rentals.
• Use computer system to perform all check-in and check-out functions
• Participates in the sales culture of the front desk by booking walk-ins, upselling reservations, and taking advantage of any promotional products offered at the front desk.
• Accountable for monies received at Front Desk and responsible for turning in all monies to accounting.
• Use computer systems to prepare and send backup to credit card company.
• Run all necessary reports and programs to ensure a successful end of day.
• Maintain a guest friendly atmosphere with music and a neat work environment
• Utilize checklists to ensure that all job functions are completed
• Follow procedures and coordinates efforts with Security during any emergency (Power outage, fire, etc.)
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance; must wear proper uniform while on duty.
• Assist new employees in learning job functions.

Competencies And Job Requirements

• Good computer skills, proficient in Microsoft word and excel
• Able to work with little or no supervision
• Able to maintain the highest levels of professionalism and work well under stressful situations.
• Effective communication skills, oral & written
• Strong sense of customer service & safety awareness
• Able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Have a neat & clean appearance in compliance with the company grooming standards
• Punctual, able to report at scheduled start time
• Work well as part of a team.

Required

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year experience in a guest service position

Preferred

• College degree
• Experience working at a hotel/resort Front Desk.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, and hear. Must be capable of walking or standing 90% or more of a normal 8 hour work shift. Must be capable of frequently carrying, lifting. pushing or pulling up to 25lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

Indoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to an indoor working environment

Hazardous Materials/Noise: The noise level in the work place is usually low.

Equipment Used in Job: None

For information on Alterra Mountain Company's Social Responsibility work including our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion actions, please see our webpage at www.alterramtnco.com/social-responsibility. Among other resources, Alterra has Employee Resource Groups to support the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), disability, LGBTQIA2S+, and women communities within our workforce.