What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front Desk Agent/Night Auditor position at HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES?
· 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 conc
· 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, you’ll 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 day’s schedule
· Jump into other ad-hoc duties when your colleagues need your help
· Communication skills - guests will need to come to you with concerns as well as compliments, so you’ll 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 - you’ll need a good grasp of reading, writing, basic maths and computers
· Flexibility - night, weekend and holiday shifts are all part of the job
· You’ll have a high school diploma or qualification. A college or university degree would be a bonus, but not essential
· Experience - ideally, you’ll have spent at least one year in a front desk or guest service position
· Strength - sometimes you’ll need to lift, push and pull big objects up to 50lbs (23 kg). This can involve bending and kneeling
Communication method(s) used:
- Phone
- In person
This Job Is:
- Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED
- A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks)
- A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
- A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
- A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
- Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma
- A job for which people with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Front Desk: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16