Front Desk Associate - HIEX

Sherman Associates; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Supplemental insurance options

Employee assistance program

401k match

Paid holidays & PTO

Discounts at Starbucks/Hotel

Job summary

Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Downtown Des Moines, operated by Sherman Associates, seeks an entry-level Front Desk Associate for part-time shifts including weekdays and weekends. You will greet guests, check in/out, handle reservations, and assist with inquiries in a fast-paced hotel environment.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of public-facing experience, strong communication, and basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a public contact position
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Customer service experience in the hospitality industry strongly preferred
• Basic computer knowledge and some knowledge in word, excel, outlook, and internet
• Office hours may vary due to the specific needs of the hotel.

Responsibilities

• Greets and welcomes guests on arrival
• Registers and books guests, verifying reservation and payment info
• Proficient on kiosk operations to assist when necessary
• Answers all inbound calls professionally
• Has knowledge of hotel facilities and local area
• Accepts payment at registration and checkout
• Maintains a house bank and reports receipts daily
• Processes Retail transactions for guests
• Restocks and keeps Retail clean
• Responds to guest complaints professionally
• Completes other duties as assigned

Skills

Customer service

Public contact

Basic computer skills

Tools

Kiosk operations

Hospitality software

Job description

• Job Level : Entry Level (less than 2 years)
• Level of Education :
• Job Type : Part-Time/Regular
• Date Updated : 09/28/2026
• Years of Experience : Up to 2 Years
• Starting Date : Invalid Date
• Reports To : General Manager
• FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

At Holiday Inn Express, we’re all about travel that’s simple AND smart. That means we offer more to our guests where it matters most to them. Join us and you’ll become part of the global IHG family - and like all families, all our individual team members share some winning characteristics. As a team, we work better together - we trust and support each other, we do the right thing, and we welcome different perspectives. You need to show us you care, that you notice the little things that make a difference to guests, and always looking for ways to improve. If you share these winning characteristics, we encourage you to explore your next career opportunity at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites located in Downtown Des Moines.

This is a Sherman Associates owned IHG franchised location.

Schedule : We are currently seeking part-time availability to include both weekdays and weekends.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensures every guest is greeted and welcomed on arrival
• Registers and book guests, verifying reservation, address, email address and credit information
• Proficient on kiosk operations to assist when necessary
• Answers all inbound calls in a professional manner
• Has an intimate knowledge of the hotel facilities and the local geographic area
• Accepts payment for guests’ accounts at the time of registration and at checkout
• Maintains a house bank and make a deposit and accurate report of receipts daily
• Processes all Retail transactions for the guest
• Responsible for restocking and assuring overall cleanliness of Retail
• Issues luggage claims and check guest luggage when requested
• Takes pride in the overall look and feel of the hotel assuring cleanliness and conditions are at their peak at all times
• Respectfully listen and respond to guest complaints in an efficient and professional manner
• Completes additional duties as assigned

Location

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 1-2 years of experience in a public contact position
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Customer service experience in the hospitality industry strongly preferred
• Basic computer knowledge and some knowledge in word, excel, outlook, and internet
• A passion for the mission, vision, and values of Sherman Associates.
• Office hours may vary due to the specific needs of the hotel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines
• Exposed to ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment found in a typical office environment; quiet to moderate noise level

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to stand at a desk for up to 8-hours per day. Walking and standing are required the rest of the working day. Length of time of these tasks may vary from day to day and task to task
• Must have the ability to move around freely throughout the property and office, and necessity varies from day to day
• Must have ability to reach other departments of the hotel on a timely basis (well-paced ability)
• Must be able to lift up to 25-30 lbs. occasionally
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity

ADDITIONAL SCREENING REQUIREMENTS

• Must successfully meet criminal background screening requirements for position.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees which may include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid short-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Additional supplemental insurance policies including: Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness; Hospital Indemnity; Long-Term Disability;Pet insurance
• Employer-paid employee assistance program
• Fully vested 401k company match program
• 9 Paid holidays and competitive PTO program
• Sherman Associates' Starbucks and Hotel discounts

Sherman Associates is an Equal Opportunity and Affi...

This job advertisement is intended to provide information essential to understanding the scope of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Only applicants who complete our online application process will be considered for employment. Applicants that need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact [e-mail].