Agent de réception à temps plein

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 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 

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 team work and quality service through daily communications and coordination with other departments. 
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management including guest room tours, concierge services, special guest requests, etc.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

High School diploma or equivalent, plus one (1) 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.

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:  $24.79