What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front Desk Agent position at Hampton Inn & Suites?
Job Overview:
We are seeking a friendly and professional Front Desk Agent to join our hospitality team at a luxurious hotel. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional guest services, manage hotel operations, and create a welcoming atmosphere for all visitors. If you are passionate about hospitality and have a knack for multitasking, we encourage you to apply for this exciting role.
Duties:
- Greet and assist guests in a prompt and courteous manner, ensuring their stay is comfortable and enjoyable.
- Manage hotel check-ins and check-outs, handling room assignments and key distribution efficiently.
- Respond to guest inquiries and resolve any issues promptly and professionally.
- Utilize hotel management systems to track room inventory and update guest records.
- Handle phone calls and messages from guests, ensuring effective communication and resolving any concerns.
- Provide guests with information on hotel amenities and services, including dining options, room services, and recreational activities.
- Ensure the front desk area is clean and organized at all times, and perform tasks such as answering phones, taking reservations, and maintaining the hotel's phone systems.
- Collaborate with other departments to maintain high-quality guest services and ensure the hotel's overall success.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience in a hotel or hospitality setting, preferably as a Front Desk Agent or Guest Services Representative.
- Strong knowledge of hotel operations, including guest services, room management, and hotel management systems.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with guests, colleagues, and management.
- Bilingual or multilingual skills are a plus.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
- Physical stamina to lift and move hotel supplies, and to stand for extended periods.
- Knowledge of hospitality management principles and practices.
- Familiarity with resort operations is a significant advantage.
Skills:
- Hotel management
- Guest relations
- Phone etiquette
- Bilingual
- Guest services
- Hotel
- Hospitality management
- Phone systems
- Hospitality
- Resort
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $10.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- On call
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Hotel experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Port Arthur, TX 77642 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Port Arthur, TX 77642: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $10
