Front Desk Agent - Full Availability Only

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Boone; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the hospitality sector is seeking a Front Desk Agent to ensure exceptional guest experiences. This role involves checking guests in and out, managing inquiries, and providing top-notch customer service. Ideal candidates will possess a friendly demeanor, strong organizational skills, and a dedication to cleanliness. Join a team that values service and camaraderie, with opportunities for discounted travel and health benefits. If you're passionate about hospitality and eager to contribute to a top-rated hotel, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Discounted travel rates at Hilton hotels

Vacation time for part-time and full-time employees

Health insurance for full-time employees

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with reliable transportation.
• Previous front desk experience preferred with strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Check guests in and out courteously and efficiently.
• Handle payments and maintain documentation for transactions.
• Resolve escalated customer relations issues and ensure guest satisfaction.

Skills

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Windows-based Software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Front Desk Agent - Full Availability Only

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Front Desk Agent

General Overview

The Front Desk Agent assures the highest possible level of visitor and guest satisfaction by providing superior customer service. You will be responsible for checking guests into and out of the hotel as well as answering phone calls and customer inquiries. We need employees with an eye for cleanliness and attention to detail. Must be willing to help the team as required. Must be friendly, outgoing, and have great customer service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• Reliable transportation.
• Previous front desk experience (highly preferred).
• Experience using Windows-based software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook (highly preferred).
• You possess excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• The ability to work well and collaborate with others.
• Superior customer service and communication skills.

If you have a heart for service and are willing to shine bright for our hotel, we can teach you everything you need to know!

Compensation

• Full-Time Agent (5 Days) with no limitations or shift preferences = $13.00-14.00/hr
• Part-Time Agent (4 days) with limitations or shift preferences = $11.50-12.50/hr
• Part-Time Agent (3 or fewer days) with limitations or shift preferences = $11.00-12.00/hr

Work Environment and Scheduling

• Work schedule varies and WILL include working on holidays, weekends, and alternate shifts.
• May be required to stand for an extended period of time.

Duties And Responsibilities

Room Assignments, Changes, and Issues

• Checks guests into and out of the hotel in an accurate, speedy, and courteous manner.
• Efficiently handles all payments received whether they are cash, credit card, checks, or traveler's checks. Balances/verifies all monetary transactions in the appropriate accounts.
• Ensures that all hotel keys are distributed to the appropriate parties and that guest privacy is maintained.
• Responsible for maintaining all documentation regarding room registration, changes, charges, credit card transactions, customer service and maintenance issues.
• Facilitate the washing, drying, and folding of house laundry as required.

Guest Service

• Offer guests assistance whenever possible.
• Responsible for resolving escalated customer relations issues.
• Answers inquiries pertaining to hotel policies and services.
• Must respond to and follow-up on all guest requests to ensure customers are satisfied with the hotel's services and accommodations.
• Responsible for positively representing and promoting the property.
• Ensures systems and procedures are in place and followed for guest safety and security.

Other Duties as Assigned

• Ensures that the lobby and front desk area is clean, organized, visually appealing, and well stocked with all necessary supplies.
• Properly compiles, completes, and distributes reports to all management and relevant staff.
• Reports any maintenance, security, or safety issues to the appropriate staff.
• Any duties assigned by the Assistant General Manager and/or General Manager.

Extra Incentives

• You, your friends & your family will travel at discounted rates at all Hilton hotels for the length of your employment.
• We offer vacation time for part-time and full-time employees.
• Health insurance for full-time employees after the measurement period.
• We take care of our people and in turn, we ask that they take care of each other and our guests.

About Us

We opened in October 2016 as a 113 room Hilton Family Brand Hotel. Since then we have climbed to being in the Top 1% of all Hamptons in the US! We are also #2 on TripAdvisor in Boone. Our ownership and management company are based here in NC.

Apply in person at the hotel 7 days a week, 7 am to 7 pm

• Introduce yourself to the front desk, let them know where you saw the job ad
• Fill out an application
• Meet with a member of the management
• Must be able to go for a drug test on the day of the interview
• If it's a good fit, we can usually have you working and in training within a day or two.

[phone]
1252 US HWY 421 South, Boone NC 28607.

We are across the street from Bojangles and Bubbles Car Wash.

Compensation: From $11.00 to $14.00 per hour

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Hospitality