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Front Desk Agent

The Ballantyne
Charlotte, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 2/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2025

Often the first and last contact for our guests, the front desk agent is a critical link to guest satisfaction. Responsibilities include welcoming guests, processing registration and check-out, anticipating guest needs and meeting or exceeding those needs, responding to and resolving guest inquires and complaints, and coordinating with other departments to ensure guests feel well-cared for and valued. This person should be very comfortable interacting with guests and potential clients in a highly professional manner.

Job Responsibilities

Guest Communication

  • Maintain a personal demeanor that is friendly, cheerful and courteous at all times.
  • Greet guests by name.
  • Ensure that all guests feel welcomed to the property.
  • Register guests and assign rooms.
  • Conduct check-out processes.
  • Ensure guest satisfaction by responding to guest inquiries with accurate information and a positive attitude.
  • Answer inquiries pertaining to hotel services, registration of guests, shopping, dining, entertainment, and travel directions.
  • Respond to phone calls, and retrieve guest mail, faxes and packages.
  • Promote hotel amenities and services to guests using personal knowledge and effective selling techniques.
  • Welcome and effectively resolve guest questions, issues and complaints with supervisor assistance as needed.
  • Provide constant and consistent communication with other departments and supervisors / managers in order to ensure guest satisfaction.
  • Attend team briefings.

Financial Transactions

  • Handle cash, credit card, currency conversions and other financial transactions.
  • Post charges such as room, food, liquor or telephone to ledger.
  • Compute or adjust bill, collect payment, and make change for guests.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

    Requirements

    Education

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Skills and Experience (Essential)

  • At least 18 years of age
  • Basic computer skills
  • Must be able to read, communicate effectively and have superb interpersonal skills
  • Must be able to work well under pressure while retaining tact and composure when resolving guest complaints
  • Skills and Experience (Preferred)

  • Work experience in the hospitality or restaurant industry
  • Communication in other languages is helpful
  • Benefits :

  • 401k after 90 days, fully vested, company match to 3%
  • Medical (3 Plan choices)
  • Dental (2 Plan choices)
  • Vision
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Northwood Hospitality Discounts
  • Marriott Discounts worldwide
  • Awesome PTO policy
  • and more
  • EEO and ADA Statements

    The Ballantyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and inclusive culture. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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