Front Desk Agent | Weekend Availability Required

CSM Careers•St Louis Park, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for anticipating guest needs, exceeding expectations and implementing creative solutions to provide exceptional service. This position is responsible for processing check-ins/outs, securing payment, verifying and adjusting billing, and assisting guests with reservations and requests in a friendly, professional and timely manner, while following CSM high standards of quality to ensure guest satisfaction. Complying with quality assurance and expectations. Anticipates and responds to guests in a friendly and positive manner. Responsible for providing the highest level of service. Process check-ins and check-outs, verify billing, create reservations, and process special requests. Assists guests by having knowledge of hotel property, local attractions, and hours of operation of hotel outlets and services. Works as a team player in meeting guests needs, and actively contributes to the efforts of other departments when necessary. Understands and follows CSM guest service recovery program. Follows proper selling techniques and ensures strategies are utilized to maximize room revenues. Monitors room availability, follows restrictions, and all booking policies and procedures. Drives sales and maximizes revenue by up-selling rooms and amenities. CSM procedures when handling cash and processing financial transactions. Responsible for proper use of all equipment and adheres to cost controls to reduce expenses and waste. Produces required volume of work by planning, organizing and prioritizing work duties. Adheres to CSM general work rules and department procedures. Attends all required department and hotel meetings. Maintains a clean and safe work area in compliance with CSM, brand, local, state and federal regulations. Follows all CSM procedures for guest/associate incidents. Knowledgeable of hotel emergency procedures.

Requirements

1+ years prior guest service experience required preferably in a hospitality setting.
Excellent verbal communication skills needed.
Attention to detail, customer focused and the ability to perform job duties in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

Process check-ins/outs, secure payment, verify and adjust billing, and assist guests with reservations and requests.
Anticipate and respond to guests in a friendly and positive manner.
Provide the highest level of service.
Verify billing, create reservations, and process special requests.
Assist guests by having knowledge of hotel property, local attractions, and hours of operation of hotel outlets and services.
Work as a team player in meeting guests needs, and actively contribute to the efforts of other departments when necessary.
Understand and follow CSM guest service recovery program.
Follow proper selling techniques and ensure strategies are utilized to maximize room revenues.
Monitor room availability, follow restrictions, and all booking policies and procedures.
Drive sales and maximize revenue by up-selling rooms and amenities.
Follow CSM procedures when handling cash and processing financial transactions.
Responsible for proper use of all equipment and adhere to cost controls to reduce expenses and waste.
Produce required volume of work by planning, organizing and prioritizing work duties.
Adhere to CSM general work rules and department procedures.
Attend all required department and hotel meetings.
Maintain a clean and safe work area in compliance with CSM, brand, local, state and federal regulations.
Follow all CSM procedures for guest/associate incidents.
Be knowledgeable of hotel emergency procedures.

Benefits

medical, dental and vision insurance plans
company-paid life insurance
short term disability coverage
company-paid long term disability coverage for eligible employees
401(k) plan with company match
tuition reimbursement
voluntary benefits (critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, pet insurance, identity theft)
time-off
scholarship program
generous hotel discounts