Front Desk Agent
St Rose, LA, United States
Arbor Lodging is a leading hotel investment and management company with a growing portfolio of hotels across the United States. We have been entrusted by numerous partners and are approved managers for Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG. Our culture is focused on connecting our guests with exceptional experiences. We are people-focused, data-driven, and accountable-to our guests and our clients.
Summary:
The Front Desk Agent is the first person who greets guests when they walk into the hotel. They are responsible for distributing room keys, registering guests, verifying reservations, and helping guests with any questions or complaints.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Greet and register guests in a friendly manner
Assist in taking reservations, pre-registrations, and room blocking
Assist large groups upon arrival
Assist guests in finding dining, shopping, and other "hidden gems" nearby
Be the first to handle and resolve guest issues
Process payments according to procedure
Upsell additional facilities and services
Performs all check-out tasks
Ensure all cash, checks, and credit card balances at the end of each shift
Answer questions and cater to any guests needs
Communicate internally with other departments when necessary to resolve a guest concern or request
Additional tasks may be assigned at any given time
Requirements
Qualifications: High school Diploma or equivalent
Hotel Front Desk experience preferred
Experience with hotel reservations software
Experience with Microsoft Windows
Outgoing and friendly demeanor, and is willing to go the extra mile to ensure complete guest satisfaction
Positive, upbeat demeanor
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Team-oriented
Ability to stand for 8 hours at a time
Ability to lift 20 lbs. on occasion
Benefits: Competitive salary
Annual review with increase potential
401k program with company match
Additional benefits may be available
Arbor's Guiding Principles:
Arbor Lodging focuses on Five Guiding Principles to foster a culture where growth, development, and progression thrive within the properties: Do the Right Thing - Operate and act with integrity in all you do even when it is not convenient.
Lead with Heart - Be kind, passionate and hospitable.
Be Accountable - Take ownership and deliver results.
Aim Higher - Go above and beyond to exceed expectations and pursue thoughtful change.
Celebrate Differences - Embrace diversity; respect individual opinions and ideas.
Arbor Lodging Management provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arbor Lodging Management complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.