Front Office Agent

HEI Hotels & Resorts; Lahaina (HI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

HEI Hotels & Resorts at The Whaler Resort in Ka'anapali Beach, Lahaina, Hawaii, seeks a Front Desk Associate to welcome guests, check in/out, handle payments and assist with inquiries. The role emphasizes exceptional guest service, accuracy with the computer system, and teamwork within a busy resort environment.

Experience in hotel front office is preferred; the candidate should be able to stand for long periods, adapt to guest needs, and uphold HEI standards.

Qualifications

• Hotel experience preferred.
• Good calculator skills for moderately complex math.
• Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to stand and move throughout front office and perform essential duties.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests with a friendly welcome and assist with requests.
• Complete registration and input guest information and rates in the system.
• Issue keys, provide welcome materials and assist with luggage as needed.
• Handle payments, settle accounts and process currency exchanges.
• Answer phones promptly and relay messages to guests.
• Resolve guest concerns with appropriate action and escalation as needed.

Skills

Hotel experience

Customer service

Mathematical ability

Communication skills

Job description

About Us

Set along the pristine Kaanapali Beach shoreline is The Whaler Resort on Ka'anapali Beach, a condominium resort that exudes leisure and relaxation. Comprised of two 12-story towers on six acres of lush tropical landscaping, guests spend days dipping in the pool, catching sunsets on the beachfront, and unwinding by the fire pits. At HEI, we recognize that our enormous success is solely the result of our greatest asset: Our People. Where people work is a choice and we are excited to have the opportunity to talk to you about opportunities to join our team! Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization! We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Compensation

Salary Range: $28.00 - $29.00 Hourly

Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No

Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

Overview

Assist guests with arrival and departure from hotel, while providing positive guests experiences.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Greet customers immediately with a friendly and sincere welcome. Use a positive and clear speaking voice, listen to and understand requests, respond with appropriate action and provide accurate information such as outlet hours and local attractions.
• Complete the registration process by inputting and retrieving information from a computer system, confirming pertinent information including number of guests and room rate. Promote HEI Hotels and Resorts and brand marketing programs. Make appropriate selection of rooms based on guest needs.
• Code electronic keys. Non-verbally confirm the room number and rate. Provide welcome folders containing room keys, certificates, coupons, and refreshment center keys as appropriate.
• Verify and imprint credit cards for authorization using electronic acceptance methods. Handle cash, make change and balance an assigned house bank.
• Accept and record vouchers, traveler’s checks, and other forms of payment. Convert foreign currency at current posted rates. Post charges to guest rooms and house accounts using the computer.
• Promptly answer the telephone using positive and clear communication. Input messages into the computer. Retrieve messages and communicate the content to the guest. Retrieve mail, small packages and facsimiles for customers as requested.
• Close guest accounts at time of check out and ascertain satisfaction. In the event of dissatisfaction, negotiate compromise, which may include authorizing revenue allowances.
• Field guest complaints, conducting thorough research to develop the most effective solutions and negotiate results. Listen and extend assistance in order to resolve problems such as price conflicts, insufficient heating or air conditioning, etc.
• Remain calm and alert especially during emergency situations and heavy hotel activity. Plan and implement detailed steps by using experienced judgment and discretion.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Assists guests with luggage handling, transportation requests, room orientations, and other bell services to ensure a seamless arrival and departure experience.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Skills

• Hotel experience preferred.
• Considerable skill in the use of a calculator to prepare moderately complex mathematical calculations without error.
• Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger, collect accurate information and resolve conflicts.
• Ability to stand and move throughout front office and continuously perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system.
• Ability to observe and detect signs of emergency situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, customers and patrons.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Benefits

HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!

For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off. HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.