Front Desk Agent

Hotel Overview

The La Quinta Inn & Suites - College Station South, an 89 room select service hotel featuring the new Del Sol design is managed by DePalma Hotels & Resorts. The property has been awarded the 2018 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award for two years in a row. We treat guests to a new era of travel with everything from a spacious lobby to an experience that puts guests’ needs front and center.

We are conveniently located near both Baylor Scott & White Hospital and the College Station Medical Center. The hotel has easy access to Highway 6 and is only 10 minutes away from Texas A&M University. In addition, we are in close proximity to many area businesses, attractions and dining options including:

• Texas A&M University
• Kyle Field
• George H.W. Bush Presidential Library
• Museum of the American GI
• TEEX Firefighter Training School
• Texas A&M Forest ServiceThe rooms and suites at the hotel have appealing colors and wonderful design finishes. La Quinta Inn & Suites - College Station South is giving guests an all-new experience with modern amenities and a fresh new look.

Job Summary

We are seeking dedicated and passionate Hotel Front Desk Agent to join our exceptional team at a competitive pay rate starting at $13/HR and Up DOE benefits (401k, PTO, Vacation, Holiday Paid Leave, Insurance Benefits) for full-time associates.

New Benefits

• RAIN Daily Pay - All associates have the ability to get up to half of their pay at any time directly deposited to their account instantly or within 1 to 2 days prior for a small transaction fee prior to the normal payroll date.
• NetPerks - All associates get access to savings and discounts up to 60% from 200 locations for everything from oil changes, groceries, food and retail outlets and more!

The Hotel Front Desk Agent's responsibilities include but are not limited to representing the hotel to the guests throughout all stages of the guest's stay. The Front Desk Associate determines a guest's reservation status, identifies how long the guest will stay, helps guests complete registration cards, assigns rooms and accommodates special requests whenever possible. The Front Desk Associate is also responsible for verifying the guest's method of payment, following established credit-checking procedures, entering the guest and room information in the property management system as well as communicating this information to the appropriate hotel personnel.

The Front Desk Associate works closely with the housekeeping department in keeping room status reports up to date and coordinates with the maintenance department requests for maintenance and repair work. The Front Desk Associate must be sales-minded and be able to present options and alternatives to guests, offer assistance in making choices, know the location and types of available rooms, know the activities and services of the property, perform cashiering tasks such as bill and/or invoice settlement and post charges to the guest’s folio.

Essential Functions

• Registers guests and assigns rooms. Accommodates special requests whenever possible
• Assists in preregistration and blocking of rooms for reservations
• Thoroughly understands and adheres to proper credit, check and cash handling policies and procedures
• Knows room locations, types of rooms available and room rates
• Uses suggestive selling techniques to sell rooms and to promote other services of the hotel
• Coordinates room status updates with the housekeeping department by notifying housekeeping of all check outs, late checkouts, early check-ins, special requests and day use rooms
• Possesses a working knowledge of reservations procedures. Takes same day reservations and future reservations when necessary. Knows cancellation procedures
• Proficient in how to use front office equipment and the property management system
• Processes guest check-ins, check-outs and perform cashier related functions like posting charges to guest accounts and issuing paid outs etc.
• Ability to use problem resolution techniques concerning guest issues and escalate to management when appropriate for guest recovery
• Uses proper telephone etiquette
• Uses proper mail, package, and message handling procedures.

Job Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Computer and PMS experience preferred.

Apply Today

Interested candidates may submit a resume online or come in and fill out an application in person Monday through Friday from 10am to 5pm at:

La Quinta Inn & Suites - College Station South

1838 Graham Road

College Station, TX 77845

About DePalma Hotels & Resorts

DePalma Hotels & Resorts specializes in hotel operations, turnarounds and new hotel development for independent hotel owners, portfolio investment groups and national financial institutions from limited service to extended stay to full service convention hotels and resorts. We have demonstrated lasting success as a national hotel management company for over 30 years through unique strategies developed and refined by an exceptional industry leading team of talented hospitality professionals. In fact, we are one of the longest serving management companies in Texas and the United States. You simply can’t find that type of hotel management expertise anywhere else.

Hospitality is our passion!

Hospitality management is much more than just a job to us. It is a passion and a calling for those who want to create positive experiences and memories for others. It is about being the one that will go that extra mile that turns a good experience into a great experience. Of course, you never do this alone and you will have the opportunity to work with a great team in an inspirational and fun working environment. There are very few careers more rewarding than one that allows you to make everyone who walks through your doors feel valued and appreciated.

Join our Team!

If you are passionate about hospitality and looking for a rewarding long-term career with unlimited potential for personal and professional development, then look no further and apply to one of our open positions.

For more information about DePalma Hotels & Resorts, please visit our website at www.depalmahotels.com

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• La Quinta or Wyndham: 1 year (Preferred)
• Guest services: 1 year (Preferred)
• Hotel: 1 year (Preferred)
• Front desk: 1 year (Preferred)
• Hospitality: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• College Station, TX 77845: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13