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Hei Hotels Inc.; Minneapolis, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with matching

Hotel discounts

Job summary

HEI Hotels and Resorts in Minneapolis seeks a guest-focused team member to provide superior service in a fast-paced hotel outlet.

You will greet guests, take orders, and process payments while ensuring accuracy and hospitality. This role emphasizes cash handling, POS familiarity, and maintaining clean, welcoming service spaces for guests.

Qualifications

• Basic mathematical skills to operate a cash register and handle payments.
• Ability to operate a keyboard and POS procedures.
• Ability to resolve conflicts tactfully and maintain guest satisfaction.
• Ability to sit/stand for extended periods in confined spaces.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt communication style for different audiences.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests with a friendly welcome and provide attentive service.
• Process orders accurately and ensure correct billing.
• Close checks with appropriate payment method and handle payments securely.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and stations.
• Balance cash drawers and assist with basic accounting duties as required.
• Adhere to attendance rules and be available for regular shifts.

Skills

Basic math

POS procedures

Conflict resolution

Stamina

Verbal & written comms

Adaptable communication

Tools

Point of Sale (POS) system

Job description

About Us

Located in the heart of bustling downtown Minneapolis, the Westin makes its home in the iconic Farmers & Mechanics Bank building, which is on the National Registrar of Historic Buildings. Built in the Streamline style of the late Art Deco period, the Westin features the original 34ft. vaulted bank lobby, marble staircase, grandiose chandeliers, and wooden reliefs each representing the leading industries in Minnesota during the mid-20thcentury. A seamless integration of contemporary convenience and historic significance, our 214 guest rooms boast an intriguing combination of sophistication and rejuvenation. As a company we offer associates a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401K. As a property, our fringe benefits include discounted parking passes and Metro Cards, company-sponsored associate events, and access to incredible hotel discounts worldwide. learn more about joining our Westin family! 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

Salary Range: $17.00 - $17.00 Hourly Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? Yes Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

Overview

Provide superior customer service while maintaining a clean and attractive outlet for guests.

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.
• Prepare customers’ orders as requested accurately and efficiently.
• Ring guest check correctly.
• Close the check to the proper method of payment, (i.e., cash, credit card or house charge).
• Ensures guest satisfaction; in the event of dissatisfaction, tactfully negotiates resolution.
• Maintain the highest level of standards for all product preparation.
• Clean or sanitize work areas, utensils, equipment, service stations or seating areas.
• Comply with accounting guidelines regarding receipt of payments, check total verification, tip disbursement, cash drawer and house bank management.
• Balance house bank at the end of the shift.
• Retrieves and returns bank from vault to workstation and return, to ensure accountability.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Basic mathematical skills necessary to operate a cash register, make change, total guest checks, count total bank, prepare cash drops, total all other charges, and understand portion sizes as relating to pricing.
• Ability to operate a keyboard and Point of Sale procedures.
• Ability to effectively deal with and resolve conflict situations, such as inaccurate check total.
• Ability to sit and/or stand and work continually in confined spaces with or without reasonable accommodation.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

Employer Branding & Culture

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Recognizing that our success starts and ends with our associates under our pioneering culture of HEI Loves, we invest in and develop the most passionate and talented people in our industry. We show our “love” to our associates by providing market-leading compensation packages, generous PTO and flex-time initiatives, outstanding career development and advancement opportunities, and job-appropriate assets and resources. We’re always looking for associates who share our passion for hospitality. With a variety of world-class brands in our portfolio, hotel locations throughout the United States, and an unparalleled suite of tools, technology, and training, we’re able to provide our associates with a truly unique opportunity to grow and build their future. Find the career that aligns with your goals by beginning your online search today. Work today, get paid today!

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