Front Desk Agent

Homewood Suites Phoenix - Biltmore; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel is looking for a Front Desk Agent in Phoenix, AZ. The successful candidate will handle guest check-ins and complaints, maintaining high customer satisfaction levels. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant experience in hospitality. Good computer skills are essential for this dynamic role.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist guests with check-in and check-out processes.
• Resolve guest complaints and ensure satisfaction.
• Maintain knowledge of hotel features and services.

Skills

Guest Satisfaction

Telephone Etiquette

Problem Solving

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

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.

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).
• Oneyear 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.