Front Desk Agent

Job Details

Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham - BELLINGHAM, WA

Part Time

$19.00 - $21.50 Hourly

Description

Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham is managed by Providence Hospitality Partners. They are based in Denver, Colorado, and founded in 2002. We strive to operate hotels where every guest wants to stay, every associate wants to work, and every investor wants to own. We encourage and support each associate to achieve clearly defined objectives, and we pursue a proactive position to enhance the wellbeing in our communities. We provide a corporate culture that values teamwork, a strong work ethic, service to others, and personal balance.

SUMMARY: The Front Desk Agent provides front desk services to guests in a friendly, efficient, and professional manner.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Greets guests and checks them into hotel following established procedures including but not limited to assuring all necessary information is received and entered into computer, obtaining credit card imprint for incidental expenses, informing guests of pertinent hotel policies, issuing room keys, directing guests to rooms and other areas

Responds to guest questions either in person or over the phone in a courteous and professional manner; provides information including but not limited to directions, shopping, dining, entertainment, hotel services, and safety

Fulfills guests’ needs, ensuring their stay is as pleasurable as possible; assists with dining, entertainment, or transportation reservations as needed

Resolves guest problems/complaints; utilizes own best judgement in resolving issues or refers to management as needed

Answers hotel internal and external phone calls and provides information as needed; takes messages for hotel guests and assures receipt

Makes and confirms reservations for future hotel guests following established procedures including but not limited to assuring room availability, obtaining all necessary guest information, obtaining credit card information, assuring guest understands all hotel policies particularly with regard to reservation cancellation.

Checks guests out of hotel following established procedures including but not limited to computing bills, collecting payment, and providing guest with necessary paperwork

Maintains front desk area in a clean and orderly fashion

Possesses and maintains thorough knowledge of hotel and area’s attractions

Completes all necessary paperwork; maintains files and records

Performs clerical duties as required including but not limited to filing, photocopying, faxing, and mailing

Performs other related duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Commitment to excellence and high standards

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm

Acute attention to detail

Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills

Ability to manage priorities and workflow

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions

Professional appearance and demeanor

Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds

Bilingual skills a plus

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Prior experience in hospitality industry or equivalent preferred

COMPETENCIES:

Quality--Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity--Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

Safety and Security--Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Attendance/Punctuality--Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability--Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Continually required to stand, walk, bend, and reach

Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity to operate a keyboard and office equipment

Occasionally required to lift/push/carry items up to 25 lbs.

SALARY:$19.00 - $20.50 DOE

HOURS: Part time AM or PM shifts 7AM-3PM / 3PM-11PM

BENEFITS:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Company paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

401(k) with Company match

Paid Time Off and State required sick pay

8 Paid Holidays

Hotel discounts by brand