Front Desk Agent

Mayflower Inn and Spa; Washington, Washington (District of Columbia, CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with match

Team member stay discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Mayflower Inn and Spa in Washington, CT is seeking a Front Desk Agent to be the friendly first contact for guests, handling check-in/out and guiding guests to services. You will greet guests, manage reservations, and coordinate with departments to ensure smooth operations and a memorable stay.

The role requires excellent communication, multitasking ability, and familiarity with hotel systems. You will process payments, relay messages, and maintain guest records with professional courtesy.

Qualifications

• 1 year in a similar role.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Familiarity with hotel management systems and basic computer skill.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests upon arrival, facilitate check-in/check-out, and provide information about hotel services.
• Handle room reservations, confirm guest details, assign rooms, and communicate requests to relevant departments.
• Provide excellent customer service by addressing inquiries, concerns, and requests promptly and professionally.
• Process payments, verify payment information, and handle financial transactions accurately, including cash handling and coordinating with the accounting department.
• Serve as a central point of communication, relay messages between guests and other hotel departments, and maintain accurate records of guest interactions.

Skills

Guest service

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Hotel systems

Job description

Company Description

Only a two-hour drive from New York City, Mayflower Inn & Spa, Auberge Collection is a luxury country retreat located in the idyllic town of Washington, Connecticut. Set on 58 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and woodlands, the property defines New England elegance and is renowned as one of the northeast’s most lauded luxury hideaways. Boasting 35 guest rooms, the hotel offers exceptional service and gracious attention to guest’s personalized needs. Wellness amenities include The Retreat at Mayflower Inn, a 20,000 sq. ft. sanctuary aiming to purify and detoxify through holistic treatments, promote wellbeing, and leave guests feeling relaxed and renewed. The resort also boasts expansive gardens, a tennis court, miles of hiking trails, a standalone two-story private-event space, The Huntress boutique, and two dining venues including The Garden Room for New England-inspired fine dining and the Tap Room, for casual country fare. In honor of the Inn’s centennial birthday in fall 2020, acclaimed New York-based interior designer Celerie Kemble oversaw a dramatic redesign encompassing guest rooms and suites, Mayflower’s signature restaurant, and the Inn’s historic main house, featuring a charming parlor.

For more information: auberge.com/mayflower

Follow Mayflower Inn & Spa on Facebook and Instagram @MayflowerAuberge

Job Description

Join our team as a Front Desk Agent, where you'll be the friendly face and welcoming voice that sets the tone for our guests' stay. As the first point of contact, your impeccable customer service skills and attention to detail will create a memorable and positive experience, ensuring our guests feel valued from check-in to check-out.

• Greet guests upon arrival, facilitate smooth check-in/check-out processes, and provide information about hotel services, amenities, and policies.
• Handle room reservations, confirm guest details, assign rooms, and communicate any special requests or accommodations to relevant departments.
• Provide excellent customer service by addressing guest inquiries, concerns, and requests promptly and professionally, creating a positive and welcoming atmosphere.
• Process payments, verify payment information, and handle financial transactions accurately, including cash handling and coordinating with the accounting department.
• Serve as a central point of communication, relay messages between guests and other hotel departments, and maintain accurate records of guest interactions and requests.

Qualifications

• 1 year in a similar role
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently
• Familiarity with hotel management systems and basic computer skill

Benefits

Auberge Resorts is proud to support the needs of our team members and their families with a competitive and affordable benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Team Member Stay Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Task Force Opportunities
• Career Growth
• Voluntary plans: short- and long-term disability, additional life insurance coverage, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage, and legal insurance
• 401(k) program and receive a 4% match on employee contributions after one year.

Eligibility to enroll in our benefits is based on the applicable waiting period and employment status. Some benefits may require an employee contribution. The Plan documents supersede this description.

Additional Information

Auberge Resorts Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences, and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine and spas, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With hotels and resorts across three continents, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations. Please visit aubergeresorts.com to learn more about our Collection. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Linkedin, Facebook and Pinterest: @AubergeResorts and #AlwaysAuberge.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MFI Operations LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. MFI Operations LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, MFI Operations LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.