**Franchise Hotel - Front Desk Agent**

**Hotel Brand:** Holiday Inn Express & Suites

**Location:** United States, Texas, Allen

**Hotel:** Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Dallas NE - Allen - (DALAT)

**Job number:** FRDALAT911

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**The moment a guest steps into one of our hotels, they walk into a genuinely memorable experience. As a Front Desk Agent, youll not only be the person they rely on to handle transactions, offer local insights and anticipate every detail of a friction-free experience. Youll 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 Rewards Club members and returning guests, in person or on the phone

Take and manage guest bookings, up-selling opportunities and telling 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, youll 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 days schedule

Jump into other ad-hoc duties when your colleagues need your help

****What we need from you****

Competitive market rate

Full & Part-time

Employee discounts at other IHG properties throughout the world

****What we offer****

Communication skills - guests will need to come to you with concerns as well as compliments, so youll 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 - youll need a good grasp of reading, writing, basic maths, and computers

Flexibility - night, weekend and holiday shifts are all part of the job

Youll have a high school diploma or qualification. A college or university degree would be a bonus, but not essential

Experience - ideally, youll have spent at least one year in a front desk or guest service position

Strength - sometimes youll need to lift, push, and pull big objects up to 50lbs (23 kg). This can involve bending and kneeling