Front Office Agent

Hawks Cay Resort; Marathon (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hawks Cay Resort Front Office role in Marathon, FL is the first and last contact for guests arriving and departing. It handles check-ins, check-outs, room assignments, and requests, while ensuring correct billing and communicating with relevant staff.

The position requires strong guest-service focus, organization, and the ability to work under pressure to maintain smooth hotel operations and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Education: High school or equivalent preferred.
• Experience: 1 to 2 years in a similar position preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of hotel operations and room products.
• Answer telephone calls with proper salutations and etiquette.
• Describe room accommodations and amenities.
• Book reservations and accommodate special requests in the system.
• Coordinate with Housekeeping on room status and guest concerns.
• Resolve guest complaints and ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Front Office Agent is the first friendly face a guest sees when they arrive and the last when they leave. The Front Office Agent is the main point of contact for all guests. They are responsible for processing all guest check‑ins, check‑outs, room assignments, and room change/late check‑out requests.

Job Summary

The Front Office Agent is responsible for processing all guest check‑ins, check‑outs, room assignments, and room change/late check‑out requests. Secure payment; activate/reissue room keys. Ensure rates match market codes, document exceptions. Verify/adjust billing for guests. Communicate to appropriate staff when guests are waiting for an available room. Advise guest of messages. Coordinate with Housekeeping to track room status and guest concerns. File guest paperwork or documentation. Provide information and assistance to all guests and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete knowledge of hotel operations, scheduled daily activities, and room products.
• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies/service procedures/standards.
• Answer telephone calls within 3 rings, using correct salutations and telephone etiquette.
• Ascertain callers' needs through open‑ended questions.
• Describe room accommodations and all amenities.
• Obtain all designated information to book a reservation.
• Accommodate special requests and designate such in the system following hotel SOP’s.
• Access guest history records to best service guests; maintain accurate information in guest history files.
• The ability to exercise personal discipline and extra diligence to assure that projects are completed on a timely basis.
• Resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Obtain assigned bank and ensure accuracy of contracted monies. Always keep the bank secure.
• Communicate pertinent guest information to designated departments/personnel (i.e. special requests, amenity delivery).
• Present folio to guest and resolve any disputed charges.
• Assist all departments/executives in obtaining appropriate information regarding groups, inventory, and guest information.
• Perform additional duties, as assigned.
• Strong organizational, prioritization skills and ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Possess an eye for the smallest detail and maintain a keen sense of urgency.
• Ability to think clearly, remain calm, and resolve problems using good judgment.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, and stretch to fulfill necessary tasks.
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 30lbs. on a regular and continuing basis
• Must be able to stand and exert well‑paced mobility for up to 8 hours in length

Qualifications

• Education: High school or equivalent preferred.
• Experience: 1 to 2 years in a similar position experience preferred.