Front Desk Agent

We are currently looking for a Guest Service Agent. At Holiday Inn Express® we want our guests to rest and feel energized and ready for the day ahead which means we need team members to demonstrate the following service behaviors:

- Authentic - Show Guest and team members that they are important and make them feel at ease by taking time to acknowledge them in a friendly way.
- Bold - Take ownership and play your part to get things done by making things easier for our Guest and Staff, doing as much in advance and multi-task when you need to.
- United - Work together for the common purpose of our guests and other team members

Areas of Accountability:
Achieve ultimate in guest satisfaction:

- Oversee and participate in the prompt and courteous handling of all guest concerns as necessary, including, but not limited to: check-in and check-out; telephone and personal inquiries; luggage and vehicle handling; and travel information.
- Ensure rooms security by maintaining effective key control and confidentiality.
- Motivate self and associates by displaying excellence in customer service.

Exceed guest expectations by ensuring we provide superior service and teamwork:

- Ensure all hotel products and services are delivered efficiently and in a timely manner.
- Consistently communicate information and requests to associates to ensure teamwork generates exceptional guest service. Follow up with other departments as necessary.
- Use tools such as daily logbook to communicate information.
- Follow standard cash-handling policies and procedures.
- Comply with check-in and check-out procedures for individual and group/tour activity

Maintain clean and safe working conditions within department and hotel:

- Ensure all associates comply with safety rules and procedures.
- Notify management of any problems or discrepancies.
- Take corrective action, where required, to improve safety of work areas.

Perform tasks specific to Guest Services team:

- Accurate and Timely check-in and check-out of hotel guest
- Perform Reservations duties, as required
- Perform switchboard duties, as required
- Daily balancing of individual work, as well as maintaining a cash float
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment
- Provide excellent guest service, meeting and exceeding guests needs and request
- Be empowered to solve a guest’s problem immediately to ensure guest satisfaction
- Complete additional duties as required by the Front Office Manager and as noted on the Daily Checklist
- Act as an ambassador for our Brand

General:

- Foster spirit of teamwork while ensuring the department provides superior customer service to hotel employees and guests alike in a cooperative and harmonious working climate.
- Focus on consistent delivery of Holiday Inn Standards for guest service, Mission, and Values
- Resolve any areas of concern relating to the safety and security of guests or staff.
- Maintain high level of integrity by respecting the privacy of guests and associates.
- Ensure management is informed of all unusual activity and matters of significance.
- Perform all duties assigned in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with established corporate policies and procedures to achieve the overall objectives of this position

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $14.40 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Experience**:

- Hotel & Accommodations Guest Services Staff: 1 year (preferred)
- customer service: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location