Front Desk Associate

LTD Hospitality Group; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality group as a Front Desk Associate in Charlottesville, VA. This role involves providing exceptional service to guests, managing check-ins and checkouts, and maintaining the front desk area. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a positive attitude. With a commitment to employee development and a range of benefits, this is an exciting opportunity to grow within a respected company.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Must have exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Greet and register guests, providing room assignments.
• Handle guest check-ins and checkouts efficiently.
• Maintain cash handling procedures and balance at shift end.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Multitasking

Problem-Solving

Dependability

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

PMS

Job description

Benefits:

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

If you are looking for an exciting career with unlimited opportunities to thrive within LTD’s growing portfolio of properties, LTD Hospitality Group has an immediate opening for you to join our team as a Front Desk Associate.

The ideal candidate for this position has strong attention to detail, excellent recall and follow up, and is able to multitask while maintaining a smile! If you possess a positive, problem-solving attitude and a constant pursuit to be better... this is the perfect position for you!

The Front Desk Associate is responsible for assisting our guests efficiently, courteously and professionally in all Front Desk related functions and to maintain the company's high standard of service and hospitality.

Provide the highest quality of service to the customer at all times.

Greet and register guests and provide room assignments accommodating special requests whenever possible. Assist in pre-registration and blocking of registrations.

Have working knowledge of reservations and procedures, take reservations, and know cancellation procedures.

Handle guest check-ins and checkouts efficiently and in a friendly and professional manner.

Ensure that all cash, check and miscellaneous departments are in balance at the end of each shift. Utilize proper cash handling procedures in accordance to company policies.

Keep Housekeeping informed of any special requests, late checkouts and special need areas in the hotel.

Receive and transmit mail, phone, and written messages for guests.

Answer inquiries pertaining to hotel services, shopping, dining entertainment and travel directions.

Post room charges, food & beverage charges, phone charges, compute guest bills (individual, group masters, and city ledger accounts) using PMS, collect payment and make change for hotel guests following all cash handling procedures as required by company policy.

Keep the Front Desk area neat, clean, and free of safety hazards.

Have knowledge of hotel property, hotel staff, and hotel services with hours of operations; room locations, types of rooms and room selling strategies; hotel rates and discounts and how to handle each; and hotel credit and check cashing policies and procedures.

Be very knowledgeable of the Brand loyalty programs and their benefits and current promotions being offered.

Responsible for proper telephone etiquette.

Develop a thorough knowledge of Emergency procedures.

Other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Additionally, the requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skills and or ability required.

Has a sincere desire to exceed guest expectations

Must have exceptional oral and written communication skills

Must be dependable

Must have computer proficiency

Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent

Must be able to work weekends and holidays

LTD Hospitality Group has taken pride in superior hotel development and management for more than 30 years and is a recognized leader managing top-performing brands under Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt and InterContinental Hotel Group flags.

LTD’s core values focus on people, relationships and opportunities. The LTD culture was established by the founding partners and to this day continues to guide the successful performance and profitability of our hotels, while maintaining the highest standards of quality, service and cleanliness.

The greatest key to our success is our people. Our diverse team of associates is responsible for creating a distinctive experience that keeps our customers coming back. We recognize that our people are our most valuable asset and are committed to investing in them. We provide comprehensive training, as well as career advancement opportunities for all of our associates. We also offer competitive benefits to ensure that a career at LTD is satisfying and rewarding in all aspects.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision & 401 (k) with company match

Voluntary Short Term

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Hotel Discounts

Paid Time Off

Training and Development Opportunities and Much More!

For more information about joining the LTD family, please visit www.ltdhospitality.com . We look forward to hearing from you!

LTD is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment to all applicants and employees, regardless of age, color, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other legally protected status.