Front Desk Agent

Four Points by Sheraton; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Employee discounts

Employee assistance program

Complimentary meals

Job summary

Sheraton San Diego Resort is seeking a Front Desk Agent to warmly welcome guests, manage check-ins/outs, and handle cashiering duties. You will deliver personalized service, address inquiries, and uphold high standards of guest satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates communicate clearly, multitask efficiently, and can lift up to 50 lbs. The role includes flexible shifts, and benefits and meals are provided.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent communication skills and a friendly demeanor.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and deliver personalized service.
• Strong focus on guest satisfaction and positive interactions.
• Must be able to speak, understand, and communicate the primary language used in the workplace (English).
• Must have the ability to push, pull, bend, squat, and lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Follow directions thoroughly and work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome guests upon arrival, ensuring a warm and friendly first impression.
• Register guests into the computer system, verifying reservation details and processing payments.
• Handle cash and balance the cash drawer, maintaining accurate financial records.
• Provide guests with information about hotel facilities and local attractions.
• Assist guests with check-out, ensuring all services are correctly accounted for and processing various forms of payment.
• Field guest complaints, conduct research, and resolve issues to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Maintain extensive knowledge of the hotel’s services, facilities, and the local area.
• Follow hotel policies and procedures, including safety and security standards, and continuously strive to improve operational standards.
• Participate in upselling and promoting marketing programs to enhance guest experience and hotel revenue.
• Work cohesively with the team, supporting management and collaborating professionally with co-workers.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

English proficiency

Tools

Cash handling

Job description

Description

Why work for The Sheraton San Diego Resort?

If you are seeking an exciting opportunity in Hospitality offering an elevated guest experience – Sheraton San Diego Resort is a fit for you! Our culture is driven by our care for our guests and associates alike. Our mission is to be a resort where guests love to stay, and our associates love to work!

Sheraton San Diego Resort is a downtown waterfront resort that offers you breathtaking views of downtown San Diego and the San Diego Bay. We offer a competitive pay rate and a complete benefits package; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, employee discounts, employee assistance program, and complimentary meals are provided.

Summary of Job Description

As the first point of contact, the Front Desk Agent plays a significant role in setting the tone for guests' stays, facilitating smooth and efficient check-ins and check-outs, and handling cashiering duties. You will attend to guests' needs promptly, providing personalized service and addressing any inquiries or issues that arise. This position requires a strong commitment to exceeding guest expectations, ensuring that each interaction is positive and memorable. You must possess excellent communication skills, a friendly demeanor, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. By delivering outstanding service and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere, you contribute significantly to the overall guest satisfaction and the hotel’s reputation for excellence.

The hourly rate for this position is $22.55 per hour.

Work Hours

• Will be required to work flexible scheduled shifts based on business needs.
• Scheduling includes holidays, nights, and weekends

Job Requirements

• Understand the mission, vision, and goals of the hotel.
• Must be able to prioritize and work efficiently with limited supervision.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to multi-task efficiently.
• Must be able to speak, understand, and communicate the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• Must possess excellent communication, follow-up, and organizational skills.
• Must have the ability to push, pull, bend, squat, and lift up to 50lbs on a regular basis.
• Must be able to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy; prioritize, organize, and follow up.
• Be a clear thinker, remaining calm and resolving problems using good judgment.
• Follow directions thoroughly; understand a guest’s service needs; work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team.

Job Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome guests upon arrival, ensuring a warm and friendly first impression.
• Register guests into the computer system, verifying reservation details and processing payments.
• Handle cash and balance the cash drawer, maintaining accurate financial records.
• Provide guests with information about hotel facilities and local attractions.
• Assist guests with check-out, ensuring all services are correctly accounted for and processing various forms of payment.
• Field guest complaints, conduct research, and resolve issues to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Maintain extensive knowledge of the hotel’s services, facilities, and the local area.
• Follow hotel policies and procedures, including safety and security standards, and continuously strive to improve operational standards.
• Participate in upselling and promoting marketing programs to enhance guest experience and hotel revenue.
• Work cohesively with the team, supporting management and collaborating professionally with co-workers.

By fulfilling these responsibilities, you will help create a seamless and enjoyable experience for our guests, ensuring they leave with a positive impression of our hotel.

All duties and requirements stated are essential job functions. This description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all functions that an associate in the position may be asked to perform. This does not create an employee contract, express implied, or otherwise, and does not alter the “at will” employment relationship of the employer or employee. Management reserves the right to change, modify and/or alter any of the duties listed to meet business needs.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please contact: [e-mail] .

Sheraton San Diego Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran and Drug Free.

Qualifications

Experience

Preferred

Hotel experience preferred

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