Front Desk Agent

The Westin Sarasota; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 14,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Westin Sarasota is seeking a Front Desk Agent to provide courteous, efficient service at the hotel by handling check-ins and check-outs, issuing keys, and resolving guest issues in line with Kolter Hospitality standards.

Responsibilities include assisting guests with requests, upselling services, and ensuring accurate cashiering while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere. Weekend availability and basic reservation-system skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Weekend availability required.
• Must be able to operate a computer and reservation system.
• Customer Service or Hospitality experience a plus.
• Education: None.

Responsibilities

• Assist guests with check-in and check-out processes.
• Coordinate all guest requests.
• Inform guests of hotel services, features and room amenities.
• Welcome the guest by name whenever possible.
• Follow the hotel’s rate structures, discounts and sell/upsell strategies.
• Performs cashiering tasks like bill/invoice settlement, posting charges, adjustments, etc.
• Know and carry out specified duties in response to fire alarm, guest medical emergencies and security threats.
• Cancel room reservations according to policy.
• Report any items in need of repair.
• Follow all safety procedures while working.

Skills

Customer Service

Hospitality

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: The Westin Sarasota - Sarasota, FL 34236, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $16.00 - $16.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Hospitality - Hotel, Overview:A Kolter Hospitality Front Desk Agent delivers service excellence to our guests creating a comfortable and welcoming environment. This position is responsible for processing check-ins and check outs, issuing room keys, and resolving guest issues with complying with all Kolter Hospitality standards, policies and procedures.

Performance Expectations

• Assist guests with check-in and check out processes.
• Coordinate all guest requests.
• Inform guests of hotel services, features and room amenities.
• Welcome the guest by name whenever possible.
• Follow the hotel’s rate structures, discounts and sell/upsell strategies.
• Performs cashiering tasks like bill/invoice settlement, posting charges, adjustments, etc.
• Know and carry out specified duties in response to fire alarm, guest medical emergencies and security threats.
• Cancel room reservations according to policy.
• Report any items in need of repair.
• Follow all safety procedures while working.

Behavioral Expectations

• Be effective and innovative in handling and solving problems in the workplace.
• Remain positive and helpful while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Committed to the success and growth of the company.
• Act honorably, even when no one is watching.
• Eagerness to grow and/or develop within the company
• Passionately provide personalized guest service

Qualifications

General Requirements

• Able to work weekends
• Report to work on time and in proper uniform.
• Knowledge and/or ability to operate a computer and reservation system.
• Experience: None. Customer Service or Hospitality experience a plus.
• Education: None

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand/walk for up to 8 hours.
• Occasional lifting, pushing and pulling

Kolter Hospitality is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. Kolter Hospitality is a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required