Hotel Front Desk Agent

Buffalo Lodging Associates, LLC; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the hospitality sector is seeking enthusiastic Guest Service Representatives for their Front Desk Team. This full-time role offers a dynamic work environment where you will be the face of the hotel, providing excellent service to guests and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere. With flexible shifts and a commitment to employee well-being, this position offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities. If you have a passion for hospitality and a dedication to customer satisfaction, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Paid Weekly

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account

Company Paid Life Insurance

Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Hotel Discounts

Wellness Programs

Employee Appreciation Activities

Learning and Development Opportunities

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• Customer service experience in a hotel setting is required.
• Computer knowledge including Property Management System is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and complete check-in/check-out procedures.
• Handle cash and credit card transactions efficiently.
• Take reservations and update them in the management system.

Skills

Customer Service

Computer Knowledge

Property Management System

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Hampton South Plainfield
205 New World Way
South Plainfield, NJ 07080, USA

Hampton South Plainfield
205 New World Way
South Plainfield, NJ 07080, USA

Hampton Inn by Hilton, South Plainfield-Piscataway-205 New World Way, South Plainfield, NJ 07080

We are currently looking for Guest Service Representatives to join our Front Desk Team! Our Hampton Inn with 107 guest rooms, is located off I-287/I-95 in South Plainfield, a half-mile from Hadley Center and 10 minutes from Piscataway. Rutgers University – New Brunswick is six miles away and we’re close to a variety of corporate offices. The New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center is nine miles away and we’re 30 minutes from Newark Airport. We serve a daily hot complimentary to all our guests. A great place to stay – a great place to work. The Hampton Inn is one of the 50 hotel properties owned and managed by the award-winning hotel management company, Buffalo Lodging Associates.

This is a full-time position that requires open availability. Shifts vary from 7AM-11PM (7AM- 3PM, 3PM-11PM, 11AM-7PM) Sunday-Saturday. Must have weekend availability.

The Guest Services Representative/Front Desk Agent is the face of the hotel, and provides superior service to all guests. Responsibilities include:

• Greeting guests, complete the check- in/ check-out procedure through the Property management system while obtaining and storing pertinent information.
• Handles cash, credit card information and goods at the property
• Identifying the needs of each guest and provides relevant information regarding the hotel services and amenities, to create an accommodating environment for all. Respond to all guest requests in a timely manner.
• Taking reservations from incoming callers while providing excellence in service and inputs all information into the hotel management system. Updates and cancels reservations in the system as requested by the guest.

About Buffalo Lodging Associates:

Buffalo Lodging Associates, a hotel management company based out of Canton, MA has put an emphasis on true hospitality since being founded in 1996. While building an extensive portfolio of 50 hotels, we’ve partnered with the most respected hotel brands in the business including Marriott International, Hilton Worldwide, InterContinental Hotels Group, and Choice Hotel International hotels. Buffalo Lodging Associates is a community of welcoming, committed, and passionate associates driven to provide a best-in-class hospitality experience and operational excellence.

What You Bring: The ideal candidate is one who embodies Buffalo Lodging’s culture and core values: Excellence, Passion, Integrity, Inclusive. For the most success in this role, requirements are as follows:

• Customer Service experience, in a hotel setting is required.
• Hilton brand experience is a plus.
• High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Computer knowledge including intranet, Property management system, WORD, and EXCEL is strongly preferred.

What We Offer You:

At Buffalo Lodging, we are committed to keeping our most important assets – our employees – healthy, happy and productive. To achieve this, we offer a variety of benefits including the following:

• Paid Weekly (Every Friday!)
• Competitive 401 (k) Retirement Savings Plan with Generous Employer Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Hotel Discounts – for You, Your Friends and Family
• Wellness Programs
• Monthly Employee Appreciation Activities & Events
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program

Buffalo Lodging Associates provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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