What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front Desk Agent-Full Time position at Crescent Hotels & Resorts?
At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our Associates are the shining stars of what we do!
We understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best in class learning and development or our travel discounts that ‘feed your inner explorer’, we work hard to create and deliver on what YOU need. We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.
We are looking for our next great team member to join us on our Front Office team. We are committed to providing you with:
- Highly competitive wages
- An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members
- RSP/401K matching program for eligible associates
- Flexible scheduling to allow you to focus on what is important to you.
- Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members
- Marriott Hotel Discount
- Tuition Assistance Benefit
- Discount at Spa and Red Horse Restaurant
Here is what you will be doing each day:
As a Front Desk Agent, your primary responsibility will be to warmly welcome guests upon their arrival with genuine hospitality. You'll need to maintain a positive demeanor and communicate clearly, ensuring that you understand their needs and respond promptly and accurately. This includes providing information about hotel amenities, local attractions, and outlet hours.
Efficiently managing the registration process is essential, involving inputting and retrieving guest information from our computer system. You'll verify details such as the number of guests and room rates, while also promoting Crescent and brand-specific marketing initiatives. Making thoughtful room assignments based on guest preferences is key, along with coding electronic keys and confirming room details nonverbally.
Additionally, you'll prepare welcome folders containing essential items like room keys, certificates, coupons, and refreshment center keys. At check-out, you'll close out guest accounts promptly. In situations where guests express dissatisfaction, your role may involve negotiating compromises, which could include authorizing revenue allowances. This position requires you to be on your feet and mobile throughout the front office area, ensuring efficient service delivery.
Does this sound like you?
You have a keen eye for detail and respect the importance providing a luxurious experience for guests. You don’t shy away from challenges. The pride you have in your excellent guest services skills will be a great benefit in this role. You are looking for some flexibility in a job, so working a variety of different shifts, including days, evenings and weekends works for your personal life.
At Crescent Hotels & Resorts we strive to create a great place to work where associates at all levels of our organization are respected for their differences, just like the guests and owners we serve. That’s why we are dedicated to creating an environment that facilitates open and honest conversations about race, equity, diversity, and inclusion. By examining our own beliefs and behaviors, we can create change through training, recruiting, and promoting diverse talent to strengthen our culture.
For applicants who will be working in NYC, the anticipated compensation range for the position is $20.60 per hour; for applicants who will be working in New York, the anticipated compensation range for the position is $20.60 per hour. The salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to years of experience within the job, years of experience within the required industry, education, work location, etc. Crescent Hotels is a multi-state employer and the salary ranges indicated herein may not reflect positions that work only in other states.
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