Front Desk Receptionist

Four Seasons; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Employee travel program

Daily employee meals

Parking discount

Laundry services

Paid time off

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston, seeks a Front Desk Receptionist to welcome guests with warmth and professionalism. You will check guests in and out, ensure correct room type and rates, assist with luggage, and handle payments with accuracy.

A strong focus on hospitality, a polished manner, and English fluency are essential. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in front desk or luxury customer service, and a High School diploma.

Qualifications

• High School Degree preferred.
• 2 Years in a front desk role or 2 years' luxury customer service experience necessary.
• Requires reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language.

Responsibilities

• Check in guest in an efficient and friendly manner, using guest name whenever possible.
• Assure that guest is assigned type of room requested and the correct rate is charged.
• Arrange for luggage to be delivered to guest room and issues correct keys to the guest.
• Check out guest at end of stay and ascertain guest satisfaction.
• Settle bill accurately through credit card or cash transaction.
• Maintain a balanced bank assigned by the hotel.
• Handle all guest interactions with the highest level of hospitality and professionalism.

Skills

Front desk experience

Customer service

English proficiency

High School Diploma

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Located in the heart of the Back Bay, Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston's glass skyscraper soars above the city as the third tallest building in Boston. The Hotel's 215 spacious guest rooms and suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows with views across the city. Other amenities include The Wellness Floor, a five-star urban spa destination; chic restaurants including brunch hotspot One+One; Trifecta, the stunning restaurant and cocktail lounge featuring Boston's best cocktails and delicious New England fare; and more than 10,000 square feet of dedicated meeting and event space. One Dalton is also home to 160 beautifully designed private residences that boasts unobstructed views of the city, Charles River, Boston Harbor and out to the Berkshire Mountains and shores of Cape Cod.

Join our Forbes Five-Star team and take your career to the next level at Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston !

The Opportunity:

Looking for an exciting opportunity to join a world-class team and work in one of Boston's most luxurious hotels? Look no further than the Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street Boston!

We are seeking individuals who are passionate about hospitality to join our Front Office team as a Front Desk Receptionist.

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

• Check in guest in an efficient and friendly manner, using guest name whenever possible.
• Assure that guest is assigned type of room requested and the correct rate is charged.
• Arrange for luggage to be delivered to guest room and issues correct keys to the guest.
• Check out guest at end of stay and ascertain guest satisfaction.
• Collect keys, posts late charges and presents bill upon check out
• Settle bill accurately through credit card or cash transaction.
• Maintain a balanced bank assigned by the hotel.
• Email the guest regarding any late charges processed to their account after their check-out (when proper email is available).
• Make change, cashes checks, exchanges foreign currency.
• Reconcile all transactions at the close of each shift and to cash out.
• Handle all guest interactions with the highest level of hospitality and professionalism, accommodating special requests whenever possible.
• Ability to work, weekend, nights and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills :

• High School Degree preferred.
• 2 Years in a front desk role or 2 years' luxury customer service experience necessary.
• Requires reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language.

Who We Look For:

We look for employees who share the Golden Rule; people who, by nature, believe in treating others as we would have them treat us. We look for individuals who share a passion for excellence and who infuse that enthusiasm into everything they do.

At the Four Seasons, we pride ourselves on offering a supportive and inclusive work environment, where our employees are valued and appreciated for their hard work and dedication. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with some of the best and brightest in the hospitality industry, providing our guests with exceptional service and creating unforgettable experiences.

If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career in hospitality, and are passionate about delivering exceptional service to our guests, we'd love to hear from you.

Visa Requirements:

Visa sponsorship is not available. Must already be legally permitted to work in the United States. Applicants without valid work authorization for the United States will not be considered.

Some Benefits Four Seasons Employees enjoy:

• Hourly Rate: $32.85
• ZERO-COST Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your eligible dependents, after 30 days and Complimentary Life insurance,
• MATCHED 401(k) Retirement Plan after 1 year
• COMPLIMENTARY and DISCOUNTED Employee Travel program after 6 months around the world
• COMPLIMENTARY daily Employee Meals
• DISCOUNTED Parking and Public Transportation
• COMPLIMENTARY Laundry
• ROBUST TIME OFF PLAN: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Personal Days, Floating Holidays

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