What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front Desk Agent position at Omni Hotels?
Location :
Montelucia Resort and Spa
Nestled at the foot of the picturesque Camelback Mountain in the exclusive enclave of Paradise Valley, the Montelucia Resort & Spa features 253 luxurious guestrooms, 38 suites and two presidential suites. The propertys distinctive architecture is inspired by the rich history, white-washed villages and sun-drenched hills of Spains Andalusia region. The property also includes the award-winning Moroccan inspired Joya Spa, three resort pools and five dining options including the critically acclaimed restaurant, Prado. The resort, which is adjacent to the cities of Phoenix and Scottsdale, offers easy access to golf, recreation, nightlife and entertainment.
Job Description :
Front Desk Agents are responsible for providing a five-star welcome and departure experience to each guest, as well as, serving as ambassadors throughout the guests stay. Front Desk Agents make the first impression upon our guests by extending a warm welcome, providing information about the hotel and local area, and offering our full range of upscale hotel amenities and services to them. Front Desk Agents are also responsible for settling guest accounts upon check-out, resolving guest issues, and completing special requests. They work closely with all hotel departments especially our Concierge, Bell / Guest Services, and Housekeeping teams.
Responsibilities :
Process guest check-ins and check-outs according to Omnis Moments of Service and Standard Operating Procedures
Empathetically listen to guest inquiries and provide appropriate responses
Set up accurate accounts for each guest checking in according to their preferences (room type, payment, etc.)
Block rooms in the computer and follow through on designated requirements
Pre-register designated guests and prepare key packets
Communicate pertinent guest information to designated departments / personnel (i.e., special requests, amenity delivery)
Maintain confidentiality of all guests and hotel information
Employ attention to detail to ensure security of guest room access.
Understand and execute all Omni accounting standards ensuring accurate settlement of folios, routing of charges and adjustments
Maintain guest history files on all guests
Accommodate room changes expediently
Document all guest requests, complaints, or problems immediately and notify designated department / personnel for resolving the situation. Follow up to ensure completion and guest satisfaction
Monitor, send and distribute guest mail / packages
Generate, print, and distribute daily and weekly reports
Resolve discrepancies on the room status report with Housekeeping
Maintain complete knowledge at all times of all hotel features / services, hours of operation, room types, numbers, layout, decor, appointments and locations, room rates, special packages, and promotions.
Ability to clearly and pleasantly communicate both verbally and in writing in English with guests, management, and co-workers, both in person and by telephone
Ability to input information accurately and efficiently into computer systems
Ability to work cohesively with co-workers both within and outside of your department
Ability to compute accurate mathematical calculations
Ability to think clearly, quickly and make concise decisions
Ability to prioritize, organize and follow up
Ability to work well under pressure, dealing with many arrivals and departures within a short period of time
Previous customer service experience
Previous hotel front desk experience is strongly preferred
Previous cashiering experience is preferred
Previous guest relations training is preferred
Must be able to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Qualifications :
Ability to clearly and pleasantly communicate both verbally and in writing in English with guests, management, and co-workers, both in person and by telephone
Ability to input information accurately and efficiently into computer systems
Ability to work cohesively with co-workers both within and outside of your department
Ability to compute accurate mathematical calculations
Ability to think clearly, quickly and make concise decisions
Ability to prioritize, organize and follow up
Ability to work well under pressure, dealing with many arrivals and departures within a short period of time
Previous customer service experience
Previous hotel front desk experience is strongly preferred
Previous cashiering experience is preferred
Previous guest relations training is preferred
Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer - vets / disability. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links : EEOC is the Law Poster and the following link is the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement
If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to applicationassistance@omnihotels.com.
Keep a pulse on the job market with advanced job matching technology.
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution.
Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right.
Surveys & Data Sets
What is the career path for a Front Desk Agent?
Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Front Desk Agent career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
