Front Desk Agent

Crestline Hotels & Resorts; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 23,419; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt House Virginia Beach Oceanfront is seeking a Front Desk Agent to be the first point of contact for guests, greeting them with warmth and efficiency from check-in to check-out.

You will handle phone calls, process registrations, answer questions about services, and coordinate with departments to meet guest requests.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of previous experience in a hotel setting preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Anticipate guests’ needs and respond promptly, greeting guests courteously at all times.
• Maintain positive guest relations at all times.
• Know hotel features, hours of operation, room rates, promotions, daily counts and arrivals/departures.

Skills

Customer service

Phone etiquette

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Job description

Are you passionate about creating unforgettable guest experiences? As a Front Desk Agent at Hyatt House Virginia Beach Oceanfront, you’ll be the first point of contact for our guests, setting the tone for their stay with warmth, professionalism, and efficiency. From check-in to check-out, you’ll play a key role in ensuring every guest feels welcome and cared for.

Rate of Pay Range: $15.00 to $17.00 per hour

Overview

The Front Desk Agent is responsible for assisting guests with check-in and check-out, answering and processing all phone calls received, and handling all special requests for services or information, in accordance with standard policies and procedures.

Potential Career Paths

• Front Desk Supervisor
• Front Desk Manager
• Front Office Manager
• Operations Manager
• Assistant General Manager
• General Manager
• Area Vice President of Operations

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Anticipate guests needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day.
• Maintain positive guest relations at all times.
• Maintain complete knowledge at all times of: a) all hotel features/services, hours of operation. b) all room rates, special packages and promotions. c) daily house count and expected arrivals/departures. d) scheduled daily group activities.
• Obtain assigned bank and ensure accuracy of contracted monies.
• Keep bank secure at all times.
• Answer department telephone within 3 rings, using correct greeting and telephone etiquette.
• Process all guest check-ins.
• Verify registration card information with the guest.
• Obtain back-up information for guest credit/payment method and input into system; collect cash when designated.
• Direct Bell Person to escort guest and transport their luggage to the room.
• Handle overbooked or walked in guests.
• Accept and record wake-up call requests.
• Monitor, send and distribute guest faxes.
• Communicate pertinent guest information to designated departments/personnel (i.e., special requests, amenity delivery).
• Resolve discrepancies on the room status report with Housekeeping.
• Match the bucket check to in‑house guest ledger report; report discrepancies to Manager.
• Process all check-outs.
• Process adjustment vouchers, paid‑outs, correction vouchers, miscellaneous charges.

Education and Experience

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
• One year previous experience in a similar position in a hotel.
• Basic computer skills required.

Crestline Hotels & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or disability status.