Front Desk Agent

Crestline Hotels & Resorts; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Crestline Hotels & Resorts is looking for a Front Desk Agent in Phoenix, Arizona. Responsibilities include assisting guests with check-in and check-out, resolving complaints, and managing guest relations. Ideal candidates should hold a high school diploma and have experience in hotel operations.

This position requires basic computer skills and the ability to communicate effectively. Join us to provide excellent service to our guests in a welcoming environment.

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.
• Handle guest complaints to ensure satisfaction.
• Maintain positive guest relations at all times.
• Process all guest check-ins and check-outs.
• Communicate guest information to departments.

Skills

Guest relation management

Complaint resolution

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Job description

Overview

The Front Desk Agent is responsible for assisting guests with check-in and check-out, answering and processing all phone calls received, and handling 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.
• 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 backup 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.