Front Desk Agent

Sage Restaurant Group; Sonoma (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

YOTEL SAN FRANCISCO is seeking a part-time Front Desk & Guest Services Associate to greet guests, handle check-ins/outs, and answer inquiries with professionalism.

You will manage reservations, communicate rates, and maintain accurate guest accounts while delivering a friendly, courteous experience in a fast-paced hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Must have high school graduate level mathematical aptitude and basic cash handling knowledge.
• Experience dealing with the public and strong customer service fundamentals.
• Fluent in oral and written English.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and complete check-in procedures to ensure satisfaction.
• Facilitate check-out and finalize guest accounts accurately.
• Post monies, receipts, and other forms of credit with proper cash handling.
• Answer inquiries and accept reservations, communicating rates clearly.
• Maintain good customer relations with timely responses.
• Operate PBX and handle wake-up calls for guests.
• Manage cash transactions and personal bank responsibilities.
• Maintain a friendly, courteous demeanor at all times.

Skills

High school math aptitude

Public-facing experience

Fluent English (spoken and written)

Tact and composure with customers

Highly organized with attention to

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Why us?

The YOTEL San Francisco is seeking an Engineering Manager to join our team in serving guests with creativity and passion!

Work where you belong! Set in one of the most historic buildings in the city, YOTEL San Francisco’s Tenderloin area offers a wealth of arts and culture experiences including the Golden Gate Theatre only a few steps away. A great location for exploring the city, tour the sights via the famous cable cars via located adjacent to the hotel.

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%

Salary

USD $33.29 - USD $33.29 /Hr.

ID: 2026-33260

Position Type: Regular Part-Time

Property: YOTEL SAN FRANCISCO

Outlet: Hotel

Category: Front Desk & Guest Services

Min: USD $33.29/Hr.

Max: USD $33.29/Hr.

Tipped Position: No

Address: 1095 Market St

City: San Francisco

State: California

EOE Protected Veterans/Disability