Part Time - Front Desk Agent - ZYUMB

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Fort Drum (NY); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,045; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Front Desk Agent in Fort Drum, NY, responsible for creating memorable experiences by providing a warm welcome, managing bookings, and ensuring smooth check-ins and check-outs.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and problem-solving skills, be tech-savvy, and have a high school diploma, with previous experience preferred. This role offers an hourly wage of $19.00 to $21.81 and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and more.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills; approachable for guest issues and complaints.
• Ability to effectively problem-solve and create positive experiences.
• Literate and tech-savvy for handling various tasks.
• Flexibility to work night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Minimum one year of experience in a front desk or guest service position.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull objects up to 50lbs as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide a warm welcome and assist guests with check-ins/outs.
• Manage guest bookings and promote up-selling opportunities.
• Handle cash and credit transactions accurately.
• Be the go-to contact for guests, attending to their needs promptly.
• Follow safety procedures and report incidents as necessary.
• Engage in additional duties as required by the team.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Fluency in local language

Tech-savvy

Flexibility

Experience in front desk or guest service

Physical strength (ability to lift 50lbs)

Education

High school diploma

College or university degree (bonus)

Job description

The moment a guest steps into one of our hotels, they walk into a genuinely memorable experience. As a Front Desk Agent, you’ll not only be the person they rely on to handle transactions, offer local insights and anticipate every detail of a friction-free experience. You’ll also create the warm atmosphere that makes our guests feel at home in any location.

Your Day to Day

• Be the warm welcome that kicks off a memorable guest experience.
• Acknowledge IHG Rewards Club members and returning guests, in person or on the phone.
• Take and manage guest bookings, up-selling opportunities and tell them about ways to improve their stay.
• Handle cash and credit transactions.
• Start every stay right by swiftly checking guests in and out - take IDs, hand out room keys, and control and release safety deposit boxes.
• Stay one step ahead of guests’ needs - record and act on their preferences, and handle their messages, requests, questions and concerns.
• Be a trusted contact for all guests. Help them with anything from bill issues to local knowledge, and loop in management when necessary.
• Stay safe all the time. Following our safety procedures, you’ll report all incidents and wear any protective gear needed.
• Take pride in your appearance and place as a brand ambassador.
• Always know what events and activities are on the day’s schedule.
• Jump into other ad-hoc duties when your colleagues need your help.

What We Need From You

• Communication skills – guests will need to come to you with concerns as well as compliments, so you’ll be easy to talk to.
• Your problem-solving skills will turn issues into opportunities so every guest leaves with great memories.
• Fluency in the local language – extra language skills would be great, but not essential.
• Literate and tech-savvy – you’ll need a good grasp of reading, writing, basic maths and computers.
• Flexibility – night, weekend and holiday shifts are all part of the job.
• You’ll have a high school diploma or qualification. A college or university degree would be a bonus, but not essential.
• Experience – ideally you’ll have spent at least one year in a front desk or guest service position.
• Strength – sometimes you’ll need to lift, push and pull big objects up to 50lbs (23 kg). This can involve bending and kneeling.

The hourly pay range for this role is $19.00 to $21.81. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision, insurance, 401k, and many other benefits to eligible employees.

We need people like you to make a difference and create exceptional experiences every single day. Don’t just join a growing team of 370,000 colleagues across 100 countries. Let your passion shine. Innovate and collaborate around the world. Embrace your ambition. Let’s Go Further Together.

Important information

• The salary range listed is the lowest to highest pay scale we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.
• No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other form of compensation allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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