Full Time | Front Desk Agent

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Charlotte Hotel in Charlotte, NC seeks a Front Desk Agent to greet guests, handle check-ins/check-outs, and promote the hotel’s upscale amenities and local area information. The role requires strong communication and computer skills to ensure guest satisfaction throughout their stay.

As a frontline ambassador, you will coordinate with Concierge, Bell-Door, and Ideal Services teams, resolve issues, and process folios and payments accurately.

Qualifications

• Experience in hotel front desk or cashiering preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written English.
• Ability to operate computer systems accurately.
• Strong guest service mindset and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Process guest check-ins and check-outs according to Omni's standards.
• Empathetically listen to guest inquiries and provide appropriate responses.
• Set up accurate accounts for each guest checking in according to their preferences.
• Block rooms in the computer and follow through on designated requirements.
• Pre-register designated guests and prepare key packets.
• Communicate pertinent guest information to designated departments.
• Maintain confidentiality of all guests and hotel information.
• Maintain guest history files and security of room access.
• Document all guest requests and notify departments to resolve issues.

Skills

English fluency

Computer literacy

Customer service

Front desk exp

Cashiering

Teamwork

Multitasking

Foreign language

Guest relations

Tools

POS system

Job description

Omni Charlotte Hotel welcomes you with refined comfort and the warmth of true North Carolina hospitality. Perfectly situated in the heart of Charlotte's financial district, this AAA Four-Diamond hotel offers both exceptional convenience for business travelers and easy access to the city's top attractions. Connected to 12 city blocks through an enclosed sky bridge, the hotel places you just steps away from the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, Discovery Place, the Charlotte Convention Center, and the vibrant EpiCentre entertainment district.

At the Omni Charlotte Hotel, our associates thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment that fosters growth, mentorship, and pride in delivering exceptional service. We are guided each day by a culture of respect, gratitude, and empowerment. If you're a friendly, motivated individual with a passion for creating memorable guest experiences, the Omni Charlotte Hotel could be the perfect place for you.

Overview

This team member will be responsible for providing a five-star welcome and departure experience to each guest, as well as, serving as ambassadors throughout the guest's stay. Front Desk Agents make the first impression upon our guests by extending a warm welcome, providing information about the resort and local area, and offering our full range of upscale resort amenities and services to them. Front Desk Agents are also responsible for settling guest accounts upon check-out, resolving guest issues and completing special requests. They work closely with all hotel departments especially our Concierge, Bell-Door and Ideal Services teams.

Responsibilities

• Process guest check-ins and check-outs according to Omni's Moments of Service and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Empathetically listen to guest inquiries and provide appropriate responses.
• Set up accurate accounts for each guest checking in according to their preferences (room type, payment, etc.).
• Block rooms in the computer and follow through on designated requirements.
• Pre-register designated guests and prepare key packets.
• Communicate pertinent guest information to designated departments/personnel (i.e., special requests, amenity delivery).
• Maintain confidentiality of all guests and hotel information.
• Employ attention to detail in order to ensure security of guest room access.
• Understand and execute all Omni accounting standards ensuring accurate settlement of folios, routing of charges and adjustments.
• Maintain guest history files on all guests.
• Accommodate room changes expediently.
• Document all guest requests, complaints or problems immediately and notify designated department/personnel for resolving the situation. Follow up to ensure completion and guest satisfaction.
• Issue safe deposit boxes to guests and ensure security of key.
• Monitor, send and distribute guest faxes.
• Generate, print and distribute daily and weekly reports.
• Resolve discrepancies on the room status report with Housekeeping.
• Maintain complete knowledge at all times of all hotel features/services, hours of operation, room types, numbers, layout, decor, appointments and locations, room rates, special packages and promotions.

Qualifications

• Ability to clearly and pleasantly communicate both verbally and in writing in English with guests, management and co-workers, both in person and by telephone.
• Ability to accurately and efficiently input information into computer systems.
• Ability to work cohesively with co-workers both within and outside of your department.
• Ability to compute accurate mathematical calculations.
• Ability to think clearly, quickly and make concise decisions.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and follow up.
• Ability to work well under pressure, dealing with many arrivals and departures within a short period of time.
• Ability to stand for entire shift.
• Previous customer service experience.
• Previous hotel front desk experience is strongly preferred.
• Previous cashiering experience is preferred.
• Fluency in a foreign language is preferred.
• Previous guest relations training is preferred.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer.

Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.