Front Desk Agent ($18.50/hr) - The Watermark Hotel
About The Position
The Watermark Hotel is a new all-suite hotel located in Capital One Center, featuring 300 luxury residential suites with lavish, upscale furnishings, abundant space to unwind, and a hospitality team dedicated to setting a new definition of luxury. The Watermark indulges guests with a thoughtfully curated stay that delights and surprises even the most discerning traveler. Thoughtfully designed to enhance your visit to Tysons, Virginia, the hotel offers convenient access to the Capital One offices, Capital Hall, the McLean station along the metro’s Silver Line, and more. Culinary experiences include locally-sourced breakfast at The Aviary, or craft cocktails paired with chef-driven dishes at one of the area’s hottest new restaurants, Wren. The hotel is connected directly to The Perch, an urban rooftop green space perfect for enjoying art, relaxation, or time with friends or colleagues. 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, and assisting guests with reservations and requests in a friendly, professional and timely manner, while following B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group high standards of quality to ensure guest satisfaction.
Requirements
- Minimum and maximum wage or salary for the position.
- The actual base pay offered is determined by several variables, including, as appropriate, the applicant's qualifications for the position, years of relevant experience, distinctive skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held.
Responsibilities
- Anticipates and responds to guests in a friendly and positive manner.
- Provides the highest level of service.
- Processes check-ins and check-outs, verifies billing, creates reservations, and processes 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 B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group 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.
- Follows B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group 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 B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group general work rules and department procedures.
- Attends all required department and hotel meetings.
- Maintains a clean and safe work area in compliance with B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group, brand, local, state and federal regulations.
- Follows all B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group procedures for guest/team member incidents.
- Knowledgeable of hotel emergency procedures.
Benefits
- healthcare benefits
- a 401(k) plan
- short-term and long-term disability coverage
- basic life insurance
- bonus plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
