Front Desk Agent- Holiday Inn Lloydminster AB

Hotel Equities•Lloydminster, AB

10h•CA$0 - CA$16•Onsite

About The Position

Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a remarkable Front Desk Agent- Holiday Inn Lloydminster AB. The Front Desk Agent responds in a professional and courteous manner to arriving, departing and in-house guests by providing accurate and timely information and services. They respond to telephone and in-person inquiries regarding reservations, hotel information and guest concerns. Warm, knowledgeable service and helpful guidance reassure guests they’ve made the right choice to stay with us.

Requirements

High School diploma /Secondary qualification or equivalent.
Experience with Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Wyndham or Hyatt processes and standards.
Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.
Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
Must possess basic computational ability.
Must possess basic computer skills.
Extensive knowledge of the hotel, its services and facilities; General knowledge of the city where hotel is located and its attractions.
Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 4 hours in length. Length of time of these tasks may vary from day to day and task to task.
Must be able to exert well-paced ability to reach other departments of the hotel on a timely basis.
Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs occasionally.
Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and subordinates.
Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception.
Ability to spend extended lengths of time viewing a computer screen.
Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.
Must have finger dexterity to be able to operate office equipment.

Responsibilities

Greet and welcome guests upon arrival. Register guests into the computer, verifying reservation, address, and credit information.
Promote “preferred” guest program and provide recognition and benefits to all current members.
Accept payment for guests’ accounts both at the time of registration and at checkout. Maintain a house bank and make a deposit and accurate report of receipts daily. Cash checks and exchange currency for guests.
Issue key to and control entrance of safety deposit boxes. Post miscellaneous charges as requested.
Promptly respond to and resolve guest complaints.
Answer telephone promptly and properly being polite, courteous, and friendly.
Be friendly, thorough, accurate and efficient in taking reservations.
Be friendly, thorough, accurate and efficient in performing Check-ins.
Be friendly, thorough, accurate and efficient in performing Check-outs.
Greet and seat all guests and ensure a quality dining experience. Warm, knowledgeable service and helpful guidance reassure guests they’ve made the right choice to stay with us.
Responsible for greeting every guest with a smile and positive attitude.
Ensures that all guests are dealt with in a professional, consistent manner. Ability to diplomatically handle difficult situations and people.
Provide a safe working environment by ensuring compliance with safety programs, Health Department requirements, and job safety analysis.
Use the guests’ names.
Be knowledgeable and helpful about the local area, the hotel and hotel services.
Handle messages, wake-up calls, mail, and faxes properly.
Assist guests’ with laundry/dry cleaning needs.
Know of incoming VIPs.
Follow all applicable Company Standard Operating Procedures.
Perform other assignments as directed by the General Manger.