The Holiday Inn Seattle Downtown is looking for an energetic, customer service oriented Front Desk Agent to join our team. We offer COMPETITIVE WAGES PERFORMANCE BONUSES BENEFITS. If you are looking for a rewarding career with a fast-growing company, please apply.

The ideal candidate will likely have at least 1 year of experience in a hotel front office guest service environment, can demonstrate initiative and be someone who has a reputation for delivering great service. In return, the Holiday Inn will give you a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, as well as opportunities to learn new skills and grow your career. You'll not only be working with one of the world's iconic hotel brands, but also with a great team.

Job Description:

• Must be experienced on OPERA PMS
• Greets and completes standard check-in procedures for arriving guests daily, using both manual and computerized methods ensuring guest satisfaction
• Courteously answers inquiries and accepts reservations, in person, through email and telephone calls, and help guests with directions and area activities
• Controls and records financial transactions a front desk
• Maintains good customer relations by staying informed of all in-house and area functions in order to answer questions and concerns with timely and knowledgeable responses, in person and on telephone
• Maintains a friendly, cheerful, and courteous demeanor at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned, requested, or deemed necessary by management
• Contributes and maintains established information and communication sources such as department and front desk log books to enhance department communications and operations
• Aids other associates and departments to contribute to the best overall performance of the department and the hotel
• Ensure safety by following the safety and sanitation procedures and reporting suspicious activity to management

Preferred Skills:

• OPERA PMS
• Strong Computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Ability to type 40 wpm
• Able to learn new web applications
• At least one year of experience in hotel customer service or accounting preferred
• Strong work ethic
• Able to stand for extended periods of time
• Able to lift up-to 20 lbs.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays

Benefits:

• Medical and dental offered effective the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Competitive performance bonuses; possible $400 in slow months, much more in busy summer months
• Seattle Paid Safe Sick Leave
• Vacation time accrued based on hours worked
• Free parking