Front Desk Agent-La Quinta-Springfield

Mereté Hotel Management; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health benefits

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Travel industry discounts

Job summary

La Quinta Inn & Suites Springfield, managed by Merete Hotel Management, is seeking a Front Desk Agent to welcome guests and manage arrivals and departures. You will register guests, handle reservations, process payments, and communicate with housekeeping and other departments to ensure a smooth stay for all visitors.

Excellent communication and a friendly demeanor are essential. The role requires punctuality, teamwork, and adherence to safety procedures in a busy hotel environment on-site in

Qualifications

• Customer service experience is required for front desk duties.
• Cash handling and payment processing experience preferred.
• Comfort using computers and keyboards during check-in/out.

Responsibilities

• Register guests for accommodations and issue room keys.
• Assist guests with reservations and changes; communicate with departments to fulfill requests.
• Answer telephones, maintain key security, and update guest records in the system.

Skills

Customer service experience

Cash handling experience

Computer literacy

Job description

Front Desk Agent-La Quinta-Springfield# Front Desk Agent-La Quinta-SpringfieldLa Quinta Inn and Suites Springfield - Springfield, OR 97477## OverviewJob ShiftAnyEducation LevelNoneCategoryFront Desk Hospitality## Description**Unlock Your Potential at Merete!** Ready for a change? Merete offers more than just a job; we provide a steppingstone to your future. With us, you’ll tackle exciting challenges and grow. See which positions are open and apply today.**We offer*** Competitive Pay* Flexible Scheduling* Career Development / Advancement Opportunities* Paid Time Off* Health Benefits* Travel Industry DiscountsAt Merete, we are committed to establishing a supportive and welcoming workplace environment where bias is acknowledged and overcome and where all associates feel welcomed and supported. We value and develop people from all backgrounds and, experiences, leading us to better serve our guests, associates, and community.Merete is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or age.---# **FRONT DESK AGENT**## ***Associates are paid weekly!*****SUMMARY** Accommodate hotel guests by registering and assigning rooms to guests, issuing room keys, transmitting, and receiving messages, keeping records of occupied rooms, and guests’ accounts, making and confirming reservations, and presenting statements and collecting payments from guests. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*** Register guests to the proper accommodations upon arrival.* Make, change, or cancel guest’s reservations at their request.* Accommodate guest with any problems or requests they have.* Update information in the computer system as needed.* Communicate with other departments to fulfill guest needs.* Answer telephones.* Maintain keys in secure areas.* Attend all mandatory meetings.* May be required to drive Shuttle Van if applicable.* Report all unsafe conditions immediately.* Keep work area neat and organized.* Regular and reliable attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position.* Consistently at work and on time, follows instructions and accepts feedback.* Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor to include cross training.* Regular and reliable attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position.* Treating others with respect and behaving in a manner that is positive, productive and encourages teamwork at all times is an essential function of this job.**PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION*** Constantly standing at the Front Desk on tile or carpet.* Constant repetitive motions of stooping (bending at the waist), twisting (knees, waist and neck), and crouching (bending at the knees).* Lifting /carrying average weight frequently 5 lbs. Maximum weight occasionally 20 lbs.* Pushing/pulling average weight frequently 5 lbs. Maximum weight occasionally 20 lbs.**WORKING CONDITIONS*** Working with and exposed to fumes, chemicals, vibrations, humidity, cold, heat, dust, and noise.* Must adhere to the Hotel’s safety standards and procedures. Exposed to computer printer noise, and telephone noise.**SUCCESS FACTORS*** Effectively and accurately check guests in and out.* Ensure prompt and courteous service to guests to ensure all guest experiences are distinctively supreme.* Follow all safety procedures.* Ensure kind and courteous behavior towards coworkers.* Communicate effectively both written and verbal with the public and other team members.* Follow all appropriate policies and procedures while constantly striving to improve all standards of operations.## Qualifications* Customer service experience necessary.* Prior cash handling experience preferred.* Experience working with computers and operating keyboards.* Must pass criminal background check.