Front Desk Agent

Enchanted Parks; Town of Queensbury (NY); On-site; USD 18,468 - 26,303; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Overtime pay eligible after 40 hours

Year-round job opportunities

Exclusive employee parties and events

Job summary

Enchanted Parks in Queensbury is seeking a Front Desk Agent responsible for checking guests in and out of the hotel, ensuring exceptional service throughout their stay. The ideal candidate will have strong customer service skills, problem-solving abilities, and a friendly demeanor.

This position involves operating the Front Desk system, managing guest billing, and addressing guest requests with professionalism. Benefits include paid training and overtime pay eligible after 40 hours.

Qualifications

• Must have general computer knowledge.
• Previous experience with Credit Card Machine preferred.
• Must be a friendly, outgoing 'people' person with a good attitude.
• Must be comfortable answering and transferring calls.
• Must be able to stand up to four hours at a time.

Responsibilities

• Welcome all guests and provide excellent service.
• Check-in guests and establish credit.
• Handle guest billing professionally.
• Operate the Front Desk system to make reservations.
• Communicate with other departments regarding guest requests.

Skills

General computer knowledge

Customer service skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to multi-task

Job description

The Front Desk Agent is responsible for checking guests in and out of the hotel and providing exceptional service throughout the guests' stay. Giving clear communication and assistance to all guest while upholding the Great Escape Standards of guest service.

What You Will Be Doing

• Courteously welcome all guests and provide excellent service to ensure guest satisfaction
• Adhere to house rules, departmental policies, and safety standards
• Communicate clearly with guests and management
• Respond to or channel any guest requests/complaints to the department or proper manager
• Handle guest billing in a responsible and professional manner
• Use problem-solving skills to professionally handle any guest issue, question, or concern
• Communicate with other departments to address requests and concerns from guests

How You Will Do It

• Operate the Front Desk system to make reservations
• Check-in guests into the computer, establishes credit and give the guest accurate information
• Proper distribution of room keys and staff keys
• Handle phone lines from both in-house guests and public calls
• Dispatch pertinent information to corresponding departments
• Responsible for changes to guest room status; i.e. room changes, early departures and stay-overs
• Checking guest out of the hotel by going over their charges and collecting the payment, room key and balancing/closing out room folio

What You Will Need

• Must have general computer knowledge
• Previous experience with Credit Card Machine preferred
• Must be a friendly, outgoing "people" person with a good attitude and smile
• Previous experience working with the public in a service provider industry preferred
• Must be able to stand up to four (4) hours at a time and reach above shoulder level
• Must be comfortable answering and transferring calls
• Knowledgeable of hotel property and water park
• Possess ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment
• Possess ability to remain calm and professional in all situations
• Knowledgeable in all hotel and water park services and hours of operation
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and other shifts as necessary

Why work with us?

• Pay Rate: $16.25
• Paid training
• Overtime pay eligible after 40 hours
• Year-round job opportunities
• Exclusive employee parties and events for you and your family