Front Desk Agent-1

Mainsail Lodging & Development; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mainsail Lodging & Development in Fort Myers seeks a friendly Front Desk Host who will guide guests from check-in to departure with personalized service. You will handle Front Desk, Bell Services, and Concierge tasks, creating a memorable first impression while aligning with brand standards.

We value a high school diploma, hospitality instincts, and strong communication. If you enjoy hospitality, can use tablets and iPads, and thrive in a busy, guest-driven environment, apply today to join our

Qualifications

• High School diploma or higher is required or preferred.
• Previous hospitality experience is beneficial.
• Strong customer service and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Escort guests to rooms and assist with check-in and check-out.
• Assist guests to their rooms and with luggage as needed.
• Provide room quotes and upsell services when appropriate.
• Share hotel knowledge and local information with guests.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Hospitality experience

Tablets / iPad

Education

High School diploma or higher

Tools

Tablets / iPads

Job description

We're looking for enthusiastic, fun, and energetic people who take the work seriously, but not themselves. Let's see if we're a fit. We hope so.

Front Desk Host is a unique position in which the host will be responsible for Front Desk, Bell Services, and Concierge Services. They will be the first impression providing a unique check-in experience. The rooming of each guest utilizing advanced technology to ensure an exceptional personalized service to all guests that is consistent and continually in accordance to the Management Company of Mainsail Lodging & Development.

What You Have

• High School diploma or higher
• Previous hospitality experience preferred
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to use technology e.g. tablets, iPads

What You'll Do

• Assign and escort guest to rooms according to their preferences paying attention to those nonverbal cues to make each experience unique
• Assist guests to their rooms
• Assist with guest luggage
• Provide room quotes and upsell to guest when possible
• Ability to interact with guests and share hotel knowledge using personalization such as using the guest name
• Responsible to know all functions to showcase the hotel to each guest
• Maintain guest confidentiality
• Share knowledge of featured wine
• Produce room keys for all guests ensuring guest confidentiality throughout their stay and beyond
• Maintain knowledge of hotel and brand rewards
• Provide local information for shopping, dining, nightlife, and recreational destinations
• Receive, store, and deliver luggage and mail
• Run errands for guests
• Make travel arrangements for guests to include sightseeing and other tours
• Assist with coordination between Housekeeping and Front Desk
• Verify charges / collect payment from guests for room stays
• Respond to guest inquiries
• Follow scheduled shifts and follow break and lunch requirements
• Report any suspicious activity or unusual items in room
• Report any irregular behavior from guests in public areas and or in room
• Ability to take initiative and handle assignments with limited supervision
• Follow all hotel policies and procedures as outlined in the team member handbook
• Maintain cleanliness and order of work area
• Ensure successful performance assisting guests with an exceptional experience to ensure high performing scores on the GSS.

Physical Demand

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend
• Ability to lift, pull 40 lbs
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Corrected vision to normal range
• Ability to work long hours as needed

Mental Demands

• Make sound judgments quickly
• Work on multiple tasks, making appropriate progress towards deadlines
• Able to work independently, take direction, and provide direction to others
• Manage differing personalities within the office, the hotel, and the community
• Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality
• Ability to work effectively in stressful, high pressure situations
• Ability to effectively handle challenges in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary

Mainsail is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military service and veteran status, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.