Front Desk Agent (Full-time)

HEI Hotels & Resorts; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation and Sick leave

Pet insurance

401(k) with matching

Hotel room discounts

Job summary

Pittsburgh Marriott City Center is seeking a front desk associate to warmly welcome guests, manage check-in/check-out, and ensure accurate billing and room assignments. You will promote HEI Hotels & Resorts programs and deliver a superior guest experience in a fast-paced hotel environment.

The role requires strong communication, cash handling, and computer skills, with a focus on resolving issues and maintaining guests’ satisfaction during busy periods.

Qualifications

• Hotel experience preferred.
• Calculator skills for basic math without error.
• Effective dealing with customers with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to stand and move around front office.
• Ability to input information on a computer system.
• Ability to notice emergency signs.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests with a friendly, sincere welcome and provide accurate information.
• Complete registration using the computer system and assign rooms based on guest needs.
• Verify and imprint credit cards, handle payments, and post charges to accounts.
• Answer phones promptly and relay messages to guests.
• Close guest accounts at checkout and resolve dissatisfaction if needed.
• Handle guest complaints by researching and offering effective solutions.
• Remain calm during emergencies or high activity and use judgment.
• Adhere to attendance rules and be available regularly.
• Perform other duties as assigned by hotel management.

Skills

Hotel experience

Customer service

Cash handling

Computer systems

Verbal communication

Emergency awareness

Tools

POS system

Job description

About Us

At the Pittsburgh Marriott City Center, we don't just offer exceptional hospitality - we offer exceptional careers. Located in the heart of the city, just steps from Acrisure Stadium and across from PPG Paints Arena, our hotel blends modern style with authentic Pittsburgh charm. What truly sets us apart is our people. We believe that our success begins with an engaged and empowered team. That's why we're committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic workplace where every associate can grow and thrive. With comprehensive benefits and a culture rooted in respect and belonging, the Pittsburgh Marriott City Center is more than just a place to work - it's a place to build your future. Discover how far your potential can take you. Join us today.

Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization!

We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Compensation

Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? NoDiscretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

Overview

Assist guests with arrival and departure from hotel, while providing positive guests experiences.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Greet customers immediately with a friendly and sincere welcome. Use a positive and clear speaking voice, listen to and understand requests, respond with appropriate action and provide accurate information such as outlet hours and local attractions.

• Complete the registration process by inputting and retrieving information from a computer system, confirming pertinent information including number of guests and room rate. Promote HEI Hotels and Resorts and brand marketing programs. Make appropriate selection of rooms based on guest needs. *Code electronic keys. Non-verbally confirm the room number and rate. Provide welcome folders containing room keys, certificates, coupons, and refreshment center keys as appropriate.

• Verify and imprint credit cards for authorization using electronic acceptance methods. Handle cash, make change and balance an assigned house bank. *Accept and record vouchers, traveler's checks, and other forms of payment. Convert foreign currency at current posted rates. Post charges to guest rooms and house accounts using the computer.

• Promptly answer the telephone using positive and clear communication. Input messages into the computer. Retrieve messages and communicate the content to the guest. Retrieve mail, small packages and facsimiles for customers as requested.

• Close guest accounts at time of check out and ascertain satisfaction. In the event of dissatisfaction, negotiate compromise, which may include authorizing revenue allowances.

• Field guest complaints, conducting thorough research to develop the most effective solutions and negotiate results. Listen and extend assistance in order to resolve problems such as price conflicts, insufficient heating or air conditioning, etc.

• Remain calm and alert especially during emergency situations and heavy hotel activity. Plan and implement detailed steps by using experienced judgment and discretion.

• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.

• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Hotel experience preferred.

• Considerable skill in the use of a calculator to prepare moderately complex mathematical calculations without error.

• Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger, collect accurate information and resolve conflicts.

• Ability to stand and move throughout front office and continuously perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system.

• Ability to observe and detect signs of emergency situations.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, customers and patrons.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Benefits

HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!
For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off.HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.