Front Desk Agent - PM Shift

The Hedreen Hotel Employer•Seattle, WA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Were you always the curious kid that opened every cabinet, peeked behind every door, and never passed up the opportunity to ask "why"? If that sounds like you, then the Renaissance is the place for you! Here at the Renaissance Seattle we welcome you to bring your personal style to every experience and interaction and encourage the curiosity and the “why” in you. If you’ve got authentic style, a natural curiosity and a warm way with people, then come live the Renaissance way…. live life to DISCOVER. If you’re passionate about your neighborhood, always looking to explore places one wouldn’t find in a travel guide and love making new and exciting discoveries then the Renaissance Seattle is the right place for you to shine, explore, and grow! The Renaissance isn’t just a place to spend the night, it's a place with style just as unique and adventurous as yours. We’re not just looking for anyone… We’re looking for YOU! Where do you want your career to go? It’s up to you. A lifer in your discipline – great, we know you will perform exceptionally every day. Would you like to explore other disciplines at some point? There is no better opportunity than this one. You are striving to be a Supervisor, Front Office Manager, Director of Rooms, or more? We’ll support you all the way. The R.C. Hedreen Company is Seattle’s pre-eminent hotel developer. R.C. Hedren Co. built the Hilton, Crowne Plaza, Renaissance, Grand Hyatt, Hyatt at Olive 8, Hyatt Regency, and more to come. Ownership is also the management company – No red tape. The company values longevity – nearly half of our team has been with us 5+ years. Our hotel is the 4th largest hotel in Seattle, has a stable operation and has never been sold. It features three onsite Beverage and Food outlets: The Fig & The Judge Restaurant, the 515 Bar & Lounge, and The 515 Coffee Bar. We are seeking a Renaissance Front Office Agent to work the PM shift, to use their passion for discovery, to add creativity and originality to the way they deliver unique, and personalized experiences to our guests, as they are checking in or checking out.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
1 year experience in the guest services, front desk, or related field
Must be able to write, type, and verbally communicate clearly and proficiently in English, and while delivering customer service and utilizing computer systems
Proficient computer skills
Ability to de-escalate dynamic situations
Ability to perform job duties while demonstrating customer service skills in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Responsibilities

Cultivate and Maintain Guest Relations
Welcome and acknowledge each and every guest with a smile as you check our guests in, and as you check them out
Engage guests in conversation regarding their stay, property services, and area attractions/offerings
Anticipate guests' needs, including using cues to uncover their passions, asking questions of to better understand their needs and watching/listening to preferences to surprise and delight them whenever possible
Address guests' service needs and special requests in a professional, positive, and timely manner
Assist individuals with disabilities such as but not limited to assisting visually, audio, or physically, when requested or needed
Collaborate with and contact appropriate individual or department to deliver and exceed our guests’ needs (e.g., Bell-person, Front Desk, Housekeeping, Engineering, Security/Loss Prevention, etc.) as necessary to resolve guest call, request, or issue
Manage and secure bank
Print credit check report, review status of each account, and follow up on accounts beyond approved credit limits
Receive and record wake-up call requests and deliver to appropriate department
Follow property specific procedures for handling emergency situations (e.g., evacuations, medical emergencies, natural disasters)

Benefits

Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision after 30 days of employment with free Back + Joint Care Program
Free Short-Term Disability (up to $750 per week). Long-Term Disability at cost (up to $10K/month) after 30 days of employment
Free Basic Life Insurance + Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Plan after 30 days of employment (1.5 times of annual salary)
Paytient Healthcare Spending
401k after 30 days of employment with company match (100% of salary deferrals up to the first 3% and 50% of salary deferrals on next 2%)
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan (accrue from day one at a rate of 0.061 hours per regular hour worked, use on 91st day of employment)
Voluntary Life + Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Plan
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Travel Assistance Program
Hotel discounts at 10,000+ global destinations (nightly rates as low as $45)
Parking: Discounted parking in hotel garage ($7/day or $140 monthly pass)
50% subsidy for public transportation expenses
Referral program of $250 per successfully referred new hire
Complimentary cafeteria meals
Monthly employee appreciation events
Employee Exercise Room
Community Service Events