On-Call Front Desk Agent

Hei Hotels Inc.; Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation/Sick/Holiday

Pet insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with matching

Hotel room discounts

Job summary

HEI Hotels and Resorts is seeking an On-Call Front Desk Agent at SpringHill Suites Pittsburgh Bakery Square. You will welcome guests, complete registrations, handle payments, and promote our brand programs. The role requires accurate data entry, cash handling, and a calm approach during busy times.

You’ll communicate clearly by phone and in person, resolve issues, and contribute to a positive guest experience while supporting a team environment in a hotel setting.

Qualifications

• Hotel experience preferred.
• Calculator use for moderately complex math with accuracy.
• Ability to deal with internal and external customers with tact.
• Ability to stand and move throughout the front office.
• Ability to input information using a moderately complex computer system.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers immediately with a friendly and sincere welcome.
• Complete the registration process by inputting and retrieving information from a computer system.
• Promote HEI Hotels and Resorts and brand marketing programs.
• Code electronic keys and verify credit cards for authorization.
• Handle cash, make change and balance an assigned house bank.
• Answer the telephone promptly and input messages into the computer.
• Close guest accounts at checkout and resolve dissatisfaction.
• Field guest complaints and research solutions to resolve issues.

Skills

Customer service

Front desk

Cash handling

Communication

Multitasking

Tools

Computer data entry

Job description

## On-Call Front Desk AgentApplyremote type: On-Sitelocations: SpringHill Suites Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh, PAtime type: On Callposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR118147**About Us**SpringHill Suites Pittsburgh Bakery Square hotel is trendy and modern, located in the innovative lifestyle Bakery Square Complex in Pittsburgh's East End. SpringHill Suites Pittsburgh Bakery Square is just minutes to Carnegie Mellon University, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, and RIDC Park. Whether you want to build a hospitality career or work your way through college, you can be part of a passionate team that has fun, works hard, and loves one another. When you join the HEI family, you also get the benefit of the HEI Loves culture. HEI Loves is dedicated to celebrating our associates by offering the most competitive compensation, benefits, and PTO programs. Our associates are also eligible to take advantage of everything from health and wellness packages and robust retirement plans to travel perks, product and service discounts, and much more.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**### 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.* 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.