Front Desk Associate

Holiday Inn Cincinnati - Liberty Way; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee hotel discounts across Seva

Flexible scheduling

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Holiday Inn Cincinnati - Liberty Way is seeking a Front Desk Associate to warmly welcome guests and manage reservations with a friendly, professional approach. You will be the first and last face guests see, setting a positive tone for their stay.

This role requires strong customer service, multitasking, and basic computer skills, with availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays. Join a collaborative team dedicated to guest satisfaction and growth within Seva Hospitality's portfolio.

Qualifications

• Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, guest-facing environment.
• Basic to moderate computer proficiency, including email and internet navigation.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and select holidays.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and check in arriving guests with a friendly first impression.
• Manage guest reservations, modifications, and cancellations using PMS.
• Answer incoming calls and respond to guest inquiries.
• Promote and enroll guests in hotel rewards programs.
• Resolve guest concerns promptly and escalate when needed.
• Balance daily accounts and perform end-of-shift reconciliation.
• Assist the sales and revenue team with group blocks and upselling.
• Maintain a clean, welcoming front desk area at all times.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Punctuality

Tools

PMS experience

Email & internet navigation

Job description

Front Desk Associate

At Holiday Inn Cincinnati - Liberty Way , we design and manage properties built on humble family values and a genuine love for hospitality. Every detail is intentional, every property is unique, and every guest — and team member — is treated like family.

We are seeking a Front Desk Associate to join our growing team. The Front Desk Associate is the heartbeat of our hotel. You'll be the first and last face our guests see, setting the tone for their entire stay. If you're energetic, solution-oriented, and love connecting with people, you'll thrive in this role.

Pay and Schedule

• $14-16 per hour
• First (7AM-3PM) and Second (3PM-11PM) Shift Available
• Full Time and Part Time Available
• Flexible scheduling

Benefits

• Employee hotel discounts across Seva Hospitality properties
• Flexible scheduling — full-time and part-time available across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts
• Career growth opportunities within Seva Hospitality's expanding portfolio
• Collaborative, guest-focused team culture

Responsibilities

• Welcome and check in arriving guests, ensuring a smooth and friendly first impression at every interaction
• Manage guest reservations, modifications, and cancellations using the property management system (PMS)
• Answer incoming calls and respond to guest inquiries with professionalism and warmth
• Promote and enroll guests in hotel rewards programs
• Resolve guest concerns promptly and creatively, escalating to management when appropriate
• Balance daily accounts and perform end-of-shift financial reconciliation
• Assist the sales and revenue team with special requests, group blocks, and upselling opportunities
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming front desk area at all times

Requirements

• Exceptional customer service and communication skills — written and verbal
• Ability to multitask and remain composed in a fast-paced, guest-facing environment
• Basic to moderate computer proficiency, including email and internet navigation
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and select holidays
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and reliably punctual
• Prior hotel front desk or customer service experience preferred; PMS experience (IHG, HotelKey, Hilton, or PEP) is a plus

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.