Full-Time Senior Front Desk Agent

ABOUT US

At InterContinental Hotels & Resorts our role is to put the glamour into international travel. That's where you come in. When you're part of the InterContinental Hotels & Resorts brand, you're more than just a job title.

At InterContinental Hotels & Resorts we look for people who are charming, confident, and internationally minded; people who know what it takes to exceed guest expectations.

Be yourself and at the centre of it all. Located in the heart of the entertainment and business districts in downtown Toronto, InterContinental Toronto Centre currently has an opening for a Full Time Senior Front Desk Agent.  If you are passionate about hospitality and take pride in offering exceptional service, we would love to have you be a part of the IHG team  Our colleagues continue to aim higher and show they care about our guests and each other to ensure we achieve our goal of creating great hotels guests love.

YOUR DAY TO DAY 

Provide timely and professional check-in/check-out services in accordance with established scripting and standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in supervising the front desk function; ensure staff is properly trained including service expectations, hotel facilities and services, local directions, property management and reservations systems, safety and emergency procedures, etc. 
• Monitor performance and recommend corrective or disciplinary action.  Alert management of potentially serious issues.
• Up-sell rooms where possible to maximize hotel revenue.
• Accurately process all cash and credit card transactions in accordance with established procedures including but not limited to posting all charges, completing cashier or other reports, preparing deposit, and counting/securing assigned bank.
• Routinely check in/check-out guests, answer phones, take reservations and assist staff with job functions.  May be responsible for issuing safe-deposit boxes to guest and ensuring the security of keys. 
• Promote hotel services, facilities and outlets; provide guests with information such as local attractions and directions to increase guest satisfaction.
• Complete opening and closing shift duties and communicate any outstanding guest requests or issues to management that may require additional monitoring or follow-up.
• Respond appropriately to guest complaints.  Make appropriate service recovery gestures in accordance with established guidelines.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. 
• Perform other duties as assigned which may include guest room tours, concierge services, special guest requests, etc.)

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

High School diploma or equivalent, plus one year front office/guest relations experience including some supervisory training/experience.  Some college preferred.  Must speak fluent English.  Other languages preferred.

This job requires ability to perform the following:

• Frequently standing up behind the desk and front office areas
• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Handling objects, products and computer equipment
• Use a keyboard to operate various property management and reservations systems, etc.

OTHER

• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests and employees.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often. 
• Basic math skills are used frequently. 
• Problem solving, reasoning, motivating and training abilities are often used.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

WHAT WE OFFER

In return for your hard work, you can look forward to a highly competitive salary and benefits package. What's more, because your career will be as unique as you are, we'll give you all the tailored support you need to make a great start, be involved and grow.

And because the InterContinental Hotels & Resorts brand belongs to the IHG family of brands, you'll also benefit from all of the opportunities that come from being part of a successful, global hospitality company with over 4800 hotels in over 100 countries around the world.

InterContinental Toronto Centre is an inclusive employer dedicated to building a diverse workforce.  We are committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process for any qualified applicants under the respective provincial human rights codes.  Please advise the Recruiter to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Hourly rate:  $27.14