Front Desk Agent - Full Time - Crowne Plaza Crystal City

B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group is seeking a Guest Services associate in Arlington, VA to anticipate guest needs and deliver exceptional service at check-in/out.

You will assist with reservations and requests in a friendly, professional, and timely manner, following our high standards of quality to ensure guest satisfaction. This role requires flexibility for scheduling, including weekends and some holidays, and involves handling guest transactions, upselling rooms and amenities, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years prior guest service experience required, preferably in hospitality.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail, customer focused and ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Guest Service: Anticipates and responds to guests in a friendly and positive manner. Processes check-ins and check-outs, verifies billing, creates reservations, and handles special requests.
• Assists guests by knowing hotel property, local attractions, hours of operation, and services. Works as a team to meet guest needs and supports other departments as needed.
• Follows selling techniques to maximize room revenues, monitors room availability, and enforces booking policies. Up-sells rooms and amenities while adhering to cost controls.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area and follows emergency procedures; adheres to company safety and guest service recovery programs.

Skills

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group is a subsidiary of the largest private real estate company in the Washington, D.C. area, and has been in operation for over 130 years. The Hospitality Group operates a portfolio of more than 20 business class hotels with top brands from Intercontinental Hotel Groups, Marriott International, Hilton, and Best Western Hotels: along with The Watermark Hotel, The Hay-Adams Hotel, and Perch Putt. These properties are operated by a team of more than 1,000 enthusiastic hospitality professionals!

This position is responsible for anticipating guest needs, exceeding expectations and implementing creative solutions to provide exceptional service.

This position is responsible for processing check-ins/outs, and assisting guests with reservations and requests in a friendly, professional and timely manner, while following B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group high standards of quality to ensure guest satisfaction.

This position requires flexibility for scheduling including weekends and some holidays.

Responsibilities

• Guest Service: Anticipates and responds to guests in a friendly and positive manner. Responsible for providing the highest level of service. Process check-ins and check-outs, verify billing, create reservations, and process special requests. Assists guests by having knowledge of hotel property, local attractions, and hours of operation of hotel outlets and services. Works as a team player in meeting guests needs, and actively contributes to the efforts of other departments when necessary. Understands and follows B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group guest service recovery program.
• Financial Results and Cost Control: Follows proper selling techniques and ensures strategies are utilized to maximize room revenues. Monitors room availability, follows restrictions, and all booking policies and procedures. Drives sales and maximizes revenue by up‑selling rooms and amenities. B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group procedures when handling cash and processing financial transactions. Responsible for proper use of all equipment and adheres to cost controls to reduce expenses and waste.
• Self/Workload Management: Produces required volume of work by planning, organizing and prioritizing work duties. Adheres to B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group general work rules and department procedures. Attends all required department and hotel meetings.
• Safety/Risk Management: Maintains a clean and safe work area in compliance with B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group, brand, local, state and federal regulations. Follows all B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group procedures for guest/team member incidents. Knowledgeable of hotel emergency procedures.

Required Skills And Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years prior guest service experience required preferably in a hospitality setting. Excellent verbal communication skills needed. Attention to detail, customer focused and the ability to perform job duties in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to lift, push and pull up to 75 pounds on an occasional basis. EEO AA M/F/Vet/Disabled

$18.50 - $19.50 an hour

The actual base pay offered is determined by several variables, including, as appropriate, the applicant's qualifications for the position, years of relevant experience, distinctive skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held. Base pay is one component of B. F. Saul Company & Affiliates total compensation package, which also includes access to or eligibility for healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, bonus plans and more.

B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring diverse professionals.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled