Resort Concierge

Cheeca Lodge & Spa; Islamorada (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheeca Lodge & Spa in Islamorada seeks a Resort Desk Concierge to warmly greet guests, address requests, and coordinate reservations for dining, spa, and local attractions. You will work with hotel departments and local vendors to ensure seamless guest experiences and provide expert local recommendations.

The ideal candidate has hospitality/front desk experience, excellent communication, and a strong knowledge of Islamorada.

Qualifications

• Hospitality or front desk experience preferred.
• Able to use basic computer programs and reservations systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome guests by name, ensuring they feel at home on the property.
• Utilize open-ended questions to understand and meet guests’ needs.
• Make informed recommendations and sell reservations for our hotel's restaurants and spa.
• Book various reservations including transportation, fishing trips, and local attractions, ensuring impartiality and guest preference.
• Respond to guest inquiries about hotel services, registration, and local amenities with accurate and positive information.
• Address phone calls and emails promptly and professionally.
• Resolve guest concerns efficiently, seeking supervisor assistance as required.
• Maintain constant communication with other departments to ensure seamless guest experiences.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Excellent communication

Local knowledge

Multilingual

Tools

Visual One

Excel

Word

Job description

Resort Concierge at Cheeca Lodge & Spa: The Heart of Guest Satisfaction

Join Our Team: At the scenic Cheeca Lodge & Spa in Islamorada, we are looking for a dedicated and professional Resort Desk Concierge. As a central figure in our guests' satisfaction, this role involves not just welcoming guests but also enhancing their stay through exceptional service and local expertise.

The concierge plays a pivotal role in ensuring guest satisfaction. Their duties encompass greeting guests warmly, fulfilling specific requests such as giving directions and making reservations both on and off-site, liaising with various hotel departments like bell services, restaurants, and spas to promptly address guest needs, collaborating with local vendors to stay updated on available services and facilitate bookings, addressing guest inquiries and concerns efficiently, and ultimately ensuring guests feel appreciated and cared for. Exceptional interpersonal skills are crucial for this role, along with a deep familiarity with Islamorada and its attractions to provide valuable recommendations to guests.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet and welcome guests by name, ensuring they feel at home on the property.
• Utilize open-ended questions to understand and meet guests’ needs.
• Make informed recommendations and sell reservations for our hotel's restaurants and spa.
• Book various reservations including transportation, fishing trips, and local attractions, ensuring impartiality and guest preference.
• Respond to guest inquiries about hotel services, registration, and local amenities with accurate and positive information.
• Address phone calls and emails promptly and professionally.
• Resolve guest concerns efficiently, seeking supervisor assistance as required.
• Maintain constant communication with other departments to ensure seamless guest experiences.

Requirements:

• Be familiar with Islamorada and the surrounding area
• Experience in hospitality or restaurant industry in a guest service/front desk capacity (or similar experience)
• At least 18 years of age with basic computer proficiency.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining composure and tact in resolving guest concerns.[Preferred] Proficiency in programs like Visual One, Excel, and Word. Multilingual abilities are a plus.
• Must already be eligible to work in the USA - sorry no sponsorships.
• No hand/neck/face tattoos

Join Us: As a Resort Desk Concierge at Cheeca Lodge & Spa, you will be at the forefront of creating memorable experiences for our guests. Your role is crucial in making every stay special, and your interactions will shape our guests' perceptions of their time with us.

Salary Range

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Cheeca Lodge & Spa recognizes the value and importance of a diverse workforce and will continue to identify and attract a workforce of the best available talent at every organizational level. As the Company grows and expands, we remain committed to maintaining our workplace diversity, allowing us to maintain our leadership in the industry.

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