What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front Desk Agent position at Holiday Inn Express & Suites?
Assures highest possible level of visitor and guest satisfaction by providing superior customer service. Responsible for checking guests into and out of the hotel as well as answering phone calls and customer inquiries.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Room Assignments, Changes, and Issues
· Checks guests into and out of the hotel in an accurate, speedy, and courteous manner.
· Efficiently handles all payments received whether they are cash, credit card, checks or traveler’s checks. Balances/verifies all monetary transactions in appropriate accounts.
· Ensures that all hotel keys are distributed to the appropriate parties and that guest privacy is maintained.
· Responsible for maintaining all documentation regarding room registration, changes, charges, credit card transactions, customer service and maintenance issues.
Guest Service
· Offers guests assistance whenever possible.
· Responsible for resolving escalated customer relations issues.
· Answers inquiries pertaining to hotel policies and services.
· Must respond to and follow-up on all guest requests to ensure customers are satisfied with the hotel’s services and accommodations.
· Responsible for positively representing and promoting the property.
· Ensures systems and procedures are in place and followed for guest safety and security.
Other Duties as Assigned
· Ensures that the lobby and front desk area is clean, organized, visually appealing, and well stocked with all necessary supplies.
· Properly complies, completes, and distributes reports to all management and relevant staff.
· Reports any maintenance, security, or safety issues to the appropriate staff.
SKILLS, EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND, AND EXPERIENCE
· Previous front desk experience highly preferred.
· Prior experience using Windows based software including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook highly preferred.
· Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
· Ability to work well and collaborate with others.
· Superior customer service skills.
· Excellent communication skills.
· May be required to stand for an extended period of time.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Every weekend
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends only
Experience:
- Hotel experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Ann Arbor, MI 48108 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $16