Front Desk Agent

Sage Hospitality Group; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sage Hospitality Group in Savannah, GA is hiring a Front Desk Host to greet arriving guests, handle check-in/check-out, and provide accurate information with a courteous and professional manner.

Responsibilities include processing reservations, assisting guests with inquiries, and maintaining good relations to ensure a smooth stay. This role requires English fluency, basic math and cash handling, and strong multitasking abilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and basic math skills; cash handling knowledge.
• Past experience dealing with the public and customer service basics.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Able to manage multiple tasks with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Courteous, organized and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Greets guests and completes check-in procedures using manual and computerized methods.
• Handles check-out and closes guest accounts, preparing rooms for next occupancy.
• Processes reservations and communicates hotel rates and information to guests.
• Answers inquiries by phone and in person, providing timely information and assistance.
• Maintains guest relations with timely, knowledgeable responses and professional demeanor.

Skills

Cash handling

Guest services

English fluency

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Why us?

Sage Hospitality Group is set to hire a Front Desk Host to join us! The Ann Savannah, Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy recently joined Sage’s growing portfolio of lifestyle properties as it completes its conversion to an Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy concept in early 2025. This is a unique opportunity to shape the creation of one of the first Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy properties in North America! An opportunity to leave a lasting impression and to be a part of the footprint of such an dynamic concept.

Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy offers the luxury of space of a hotel combined with the warmth of home – where a guest can feel like a local in well-appointed upscale lifestyle boutique spaces complete with full kitchens, space for dining, and living rooms for, well, living.

The Ann Savannah, Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy marks an exciting new chapter for both Savannah’s hospitality scene and Sage Hospitality. We’re thrilled to bring our 40+ years of expertise to Marriott’s new Apartments by Bonvoy concept, which we believe has tremendous growth potential across many of our target markets nationwide. We are grateful to partner with Tidal on this exciting conversion project and look forward to partnering with Marriott on growing the Apartments by Marriott brand as we continue our journey to become America’s favorite lifestyle hospitality company,” said Daniel del Olmo, president of Sage Hospitality Group.

As part of Sage Hospitality Group, we passionately strive to be the best and create excellence in everything we do. We believe in enriching lives one experience at a time. More than a slogan, we empower our employees to make positive impacts on the communities in which we live and work. By providing genuine service we build relationships with our guests and value for our shareholders, and we create unforgettable experiences.

We are looking for independent thinkers. Those who harness their entrepreneurial spirit so that it breaks preconceived notions. We’re not afraid to forge our own path. After all, it’s what industry leaders do. That’s why we welcome risk takers and creative spirits alike. No matter your daily role, Sage recognizes that your success is about more than the work you do—it’s really about who you are, which is why we invest in your personal and professional growth. We hope you consider joining us!

Job Overview

Responds in a professional and courteous manner to arriving, departing and in-house guests by providing accurate and timely information and services. Responds to telephone and in-person inquiries regarding reservations, hotel information and guest concerns.

Responsibilities

• Greets and completes established check-in procedures for arriving guests on a daily basis, using both manual and computerized methods, in order to ensure guest are satisfied and in rooms as requested.
• Facilitates guest departure (check-out) on a daily basis by following established manual and computer procedures in order to close guest accounts and open the room for the next sell.
• Regularly calculates and/or posts monies, receipts, guest accounts and other forms of credit using accurate, proper cash handling methods and established procedures in order to present the customer with timely and precise hotel charges upon check-out and maintain accurate hotel records.
• Courteously answers inquiries and accepts reservations, both in person and by telephone, by accurately communicating hotel rates and information and by using suggestive selling techniques to sell room nights, increase occupancy and revenue.
• Maintains good customer relations by keeping abreast of all in-house and area functions in order to answer questions and concerns with timely and knowledgeable responses, in person and on telephone.
• Operates the PBX equipment by accepting incoming calls, assisting outgoing calls, scheduling and setting wake-up calls and paging guests to provide guests with timely and efficient service.
• Controls cash transactions at the front desk and maintains complete responsibility for personal bank as specified by hotel bank agreement policy.
• Maintains a friendly, cheerful and courteous demeanor at all times.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

High School diploma or equivalent

Experience

None required

Knowledge/Skills

• Must have high school graduate level mathematical aptitude, know standard cash handling procedures and knowledge of computerized cash register systems.
• Must have past experience in dealing directly with the public and acquired general knowledge of basic customer service skills.
• Must be fluent in oral and written English.
• Must be able to use tact and understanding when dealing with a variety of customer service problems, including stressful and highly emotional situations.
• Must be highly organized and able to pay attention to minute written and verbal details, particularly when performing multiple tasks.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to read written communiques and monochrome computer screen.
• Must be able to operate computer, calculator and telephone keyboards, for cash handling and paperwork processing.
• Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions, work on more than one task at a time, and be able to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• 90% of shift is standing, Bending/kneeling - repeated bending and kneeling required while filing.
• Mobility - must be able to reach all areas of hotel to assist clients.
• Occasional standing. Occasional carrying and lifting of files and office items up to 25 lbs.

Environment

Prolonged standing at indoor, thermostatically climate-controlled work station under florescent lighting. Work inside 95%