Front Desk Agent (Full Time) -IHG Army Hotels-San Antonio, TX

Job Overview:

Check-in/check-out hotel guests in a timely and professional manner; process all payments according to established procedures. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Welcome guests in a friendly, prompt and professional manner. 

• Register guests, issue room keys, provide information on hotel services and room location.  Answer phones in a prompt and courteous manner.

• 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 and other reports, preparing deposit, and counting/securing assigned bank.

• Issue, control and release guest safe-deposit boxes.

• 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 order to ensure total guest satisfaction. 

• May routinely book guest reservations for individuals and/or groups that are requested either by phone or from within the hotel; process cancellations, revisions, and information updates on changes. 

• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communications and coordination with other departments. 

• Perform other duties as assigned including guest room tours, concierge services, special guest requests, etc.

Qualifications and Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent, plus one-year front desk/guest service 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.

• Pay Rate: $14.74-$19.94