What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hotel Front Desk Agent position at Springhill Suites by Marriott?
Marriott Fosse PMS Experience is Required!!
Welcome guests in a friendly, prompt and professional manner recognizing loyal members and also returning guests
- Check guests in, issue room keys, provide information on hotel services and room location
- Ensure required identification is taken from guests at check-in
- Answer phones in a prompt and courteous manner
- Up-sell rooms where possible to maximize hotel revenue
- Answer, record, and process all guest calls, messages, requests, questions or concerns
- Record guest preferences in the system
- Check guests out, including resolving any late or disputed charges
- Accurately process all cash and credit card transactions using established procedures
- Issue, control and release guest safe-deposit boxes in line with hotel procedures
- Communicate any outstanding guest requests or issues to management that may require additional monitoring or follow-up
- Take action to solve guest problems/complaints using appropriate service recovery guidelines
- Follow established hotel safety protocols and procedures at all times. Immediately report any health and safety incident, security breaches, concerns or suspicious behavior to the supervisor or manager on duty
- May routinely book guest reservations for individuals and/or groups that are requested either by phone or from within the hotel; process cancellations, revisions, and information updates on changes
- Work as part of a team and communicate with other departments as per hotel procedures to ensure excellent quality and service
- Perform other duties as assigned including guest room tours, concierge services, special guest requests, etc.
Job requirements:
- Frequently standing up behind the desk and front office areas
- Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds / 23 kilograms
- Handling objects, products, and computer equipment
- Basic computer skills to operate various property management and reservations systems, etc.
- Being passionate about people and service
- Strong communication skills essential when interacting with guests and employees
- Reading and writing abilities are used often when completing paperwork, logging issues/complaints/requests/information updates, etc.
- Basic math skills are used frequently when handling cash or credit
- Problem-solving, reasoning, motivating and training abilities are often used
- Have the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and/or holidays
- Must have previous hotel Experience
- Hilton and IHG Previous Hotel Experience is a plus.
- Lightspeed PMS knowledge is a plus
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $13.50 - $14.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Marriott: 2 years (Preferred)
- FOSSE PMS: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Jersey Village, TX 77065 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $15