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The Ruby Hotel & Bar in Round Rock, TX is seeking a part-time Front Desk Agent to warmly welcome guests, handle check-in/out, reservations, and provide information on rooms, rates, and amenities. You will be the first point of contact and ensure a delightful stay through friendly, professional service.
Shifts are primarily afternoon/evening and overnight. The ideal candidate has strong communication, multitasking ability, and a customer-focused mindset, with previous hotel experience preferred.
Front Desk Agent
We're seeking a Hotel Front Desk Agent to be the initial touchpoint for our guests and oversee every aspect of their stay. Responsibilities include guest registration, reservation management, and offering details on rooms, rates, and amenities. Ultimately, your role is to ensure our guests have a delightful and unforgettable experience. This part-time role will primarily work afternoon/evening shifts as well as overnight shifts.
Responsibilities
Complete all check-in and check-out procedures
Oversee all reservations, including online and phone
Complete room payments and verify identification
Inform customers about payment methods and verify their credit card data
Welcome guests upon their arrival and assign rooms
Provide information about our hotel, available rooms, rates and amenities
Respond swiftly to any guest concerns in a professional manner
Respond to clients’ complaints in a timely and professional manner
Collaborate with the housekeeping team and assist the department when needed
Up-sell additional facilities and services, when appropriate
Maintain updated records of bookings and payments
Perform other duties as directed and assigned
Skills
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
Proficiency in using office equipment (e.g., phone systems, printers, scanners)
Knowledge of office management software
Customer service-oriented mindset
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to handle difficult situations with patience and professionalism
Requirements
Previous hotel / front desk agent experience is preferred
Customer service attitude
Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly, both oral and written
Must work well in stressful, high-pressure situations
Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately
Willingness to work at peak hours, which may include evenings, holidays, and weekends
Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary
Excellent phone etiquette and communication skills
Strong guest relations skills with the ability to provide personalized service
Bilingual proficiency is a plus
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