Front Desk Agent -Embassy Suites Baton Rouge, LA

Blue Sky Hospitality Solutions; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality service provider in Baton Rouge seeks a Front Desk Agent to ensure an excellent first impression for visitors. The role involves greeting guests, managing reservations, handling payments, and ensuring guest satisfaction while demonstrating strong communication and organizational skills. Candidates should possess a customer service mindset and be able to work flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Proficient in English (oral and written).
• Additional qualifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome guests upon arrival.
• Register guests and verify reservation information.
• Answer phone and process requests for checkouts and billing inquiries.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational abilities

Education

High School diploma

Tools

MS Office

Office machines (fax, printer)

Job description

We're looking for an agreeable Front Desk Agent to be the first point of contact for all of our on-site visitors. You'll be maintaining and executing on all receptionist and clerical duties at the desk of our main entrance.
The ideal candidate will have a friendly, easygoing personality in addition to being perceptive and disciplined. You should be able to deal with complaints, learn quickly, and give accurate information. A customer-oriented approach is essential.
We want you to make our guests and visitors feel appreciated and valued while on our premises. Ability to work a flexible schedule

Experience
Guest Services Responsibilities

• Hilton OnQ experience a plus.
  
• Greet and welcome guests upon arrival.
• Register guests into the computer, verifying reservation, address, and credit information.
• Promote the Guest Loyalty Program and provide recognition and benefits to all present members.
• Accept payment for guests’ accounts both at the time of registration and at checkout.
• Maintain a house bank and make a deposit and accurate report of receipts daily.
• Answer phone in a timely manner.
  
• respond & process requests for late check outs, room changes, lockouts, billing inquiries, and extension of stay.
• Keep activity log updated to allow for proper follow-up.
• Ensure guest satisfaction.
• Issue key to and control entrance of safety deposit boxes.
• Post miscellaneous charges as requested.
• Assist in handling mail and facsimiles and providing guest with information regarding hotel facilities and local attractions.
• Book reservations for those guests who approach the Front Desk.

Guest Services Requirements

• Familiarity with office machines (e.g., fax, printer etc.)
• Knowledge of office management and basic bookkeeping
• Proficient in English (oral and written)
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel and Word)
• Strong communication and people skills
• Good organizational and multi-tasking abilities
• Problem-solving skills
• Customer service orientation
• High School diploma: additional qualifications will be a plus.
• adhere to all State, Federal and Corporate liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated guests to ensure all laws are being followed.

Physical Demands

• Some lifting may be required. This position may require 75%+ or more of time on their feet.

Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules (including Holidays and weekends) to reflect the business needs of the hotel. In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required.