What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front Desk Agent (3pm-11pm) position at Hampton Inn & Suites and Tru by Hilton Charlotte...?
The Tru by Hilton / Hampton Inn & Suites Charlotte Airport (Dual Property) is looking for outgoing and professional Front Desk Agents. This brand new dual-brand hotel has 219 guestrooms featuring essential business amenities including Hilton’s four-zone lobby with work spaces, in-room entertainment, a 24/7 market, Full Lobby Bar, 24/7 Airport Shuttle, and a modern fitness center.
We are looking for the following shifts:
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Full-Time and Part-Time positions available!
Must be able to work Saturday's and Sunday's!
*Hilton Experience preferred, but not required.*
Performs customer service functions related to guest registration, reservations and process all payments according to established hotel requirements. Provide information and services to any quest or visitor in a friendly, professional manner.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional customer service to all hotel guests, making their stay as comfortable and accommodating as possible while achieving team and Brand goals.
- Perform quality assurance (QA) requirements for department.
- Communicate with Housekeeping regarding VIP arrivals, room status, out of order rooms, room discrepancies and expediting vacant ready/clean rooms.
- Pass on pertinent information to team: group information, current selling strategy, follow-up required for guests or shift responsibilities.
- Assist team with training, supplies and support in order to consistently provide Brand quality service.
- Perform concierge duties as needed to assist guests with knowledge of local area and attractions.
- Register and assign rooms to guests during check in process.
- Issue room keys while following property security protocol and ensure guest’s ID.
- Make courtesy call to guests to assure their complete satisfaction with their room, etc.
- Keep records of occupied rooms and guests' accounts.
- Make and confirm reservations.
- Present statements to and collect payments from departing guests.
- Provide solutions to problems for guests, associates and management.
- Implement, monitor and carryout guest honors program.
- Clean, organize, and maintain lobby area (newspapers, coffee table, organize furniture, clean doors, windows, etc. as necessary).
- Post suite shop purchases.
- Verify guest information and ensure payment and credit limits.
- Close and balance shift. Count drawers and verify accurate deposit drop after each shift.
- Document all maintenance related requests in the Maintenance Request Log/or Work Order Book.
- Remain highly visible and be readily available for guests at all times.
- Take initiative to offer assistance or answer questions throughout the hotel.
- Willingness and ability to train new associates.
- Thoroughly understand and implement the Brand service culture.
- Complete incident reports to document all Security/Loss Prevention related incidents in the absence of manager.
- Perform other duties as required.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Customer service experience is required, preferably in a hotel or related field
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Must have schedule flexibility for both AM/PM shifts, weekends and holidays
- Requires strong command of the English language to include speaking, reading and writing
- Ability to learn quickly and work in fast paced position with constant guest interaction
- Must be able to multi-task
- Ability to lift, pull, and push moderate weight (minimum of 20 lbs)
- Must possess basic computer skills, i.e. Word, Excel, etc.
- Must be 18 years or older'
'Work Remotely
- No
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Hilton: 1 year (Preferred)
- Hotel experience: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17