J1 | Front Desk Agent

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Florida; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa is seeking a Front Desk Agent to deliver a five-star welcome and departure experience. You will greet guests, share local information, and promote resort services while handling check-ins/outs and resolving needs.

The role requires strong English communication, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Prior front desk experience is preferred, with a focus on guest satisfaction and security.

Qualifications

• Clear and pleasant communication in English with guests, management and coworkers.
• Ability to input information into computer systems accurately.
• Ability to work cohesively with coworkers within and outside your department.
• Ability to perform accurate mathematical calculations.

Responsibilities

• Process guest check-ins and check-outs per Moments of Service and SOPs.
• Listen to guest inquiries and provide appropriate responses.
• Set up accurate accounts for guests according to preferences.
• Block rooms in the computer and follow through on requirements.
• Pre-register designated guests and prepare key packets.
• Communicate guest information to departments for special requests.
• Maintain confidentiality of guest and hotel information.
• Execute Omni accounting standards for folios and charges.
• Maintain guest history files and resolve issues expediently.

Skills

English communication

Guest service

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Cash handling

Computer skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Tools

PMS / POS systems

Job description

Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa

At Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa, guests enjoy 3.5 miles of beach, scenic marshlands, luxurious oceanfront accommodations, world-class golf, dining, family-friendly activities and a full-service spa.

Our associates are part of a dynamic, supportive team that values respect, gratitude, and empowerment. We offer hands-on training, growth opportunities, and the pride of working for a company known for exceptional service. If you're friendly, motivated, and passionate about serving others, Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa may be your perfect fit.

Front Desk Agent

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. The EEO is the Law poster is available using the following link: EEOC is the Law Poster.

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