Front Desk Agent - J1

The Bellevue Hotel • Philadelphia, PA

2d

About The Position

The Front Office Agent provides attentive, courteous, and efficient service to guests during check-in, throughout their stay, and at checkout, while maximizing room revenue and occupancy. The role includes responding to guest inquiries, handling reservations and payments, operating the front desk computer system, completing shift tasks and reports, and maintaining a clean work area. The agent must follow hotel standards and procedures, communicate effectively with guests and employees, and assist with guest needs and hotel operations as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Computer experience required.
• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor.
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with employees and guests at all levels in an attentive, courteous, and service-oriented manner.
• Listen to, understand, and clarify concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Understand and apply complex information and data from various sources to meet objectives.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.

Nice To Haves

• College coursework in a related field.
• Experience in a hotel or related field.
• Customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Answer guest inquiries about restaurants, transportation, entertainment, and other topics.
• Follow cash-handling and credit policies.
• Stay informed about rates, packages, special promotions, in-house groups, and closed-out or restricted dates.
• Obtain necessary information when taking room reservations and follow the rate-quoting scenario.
• Maintain familiarity with hospitality terminology and emergency procedures, and assist during emergencies as needed.
• Handle guest check-ins and checkouts in a friendly, efficient, and courteous manner.
• Use proper two-way radio etiquette when communicating with other employees.
• Operate relevant aspects of the Front Desk computer system.
• Complete all tasks on the shift checklist in a timely and efficient manner.
• Complete bucket checks, room-rate verification reports, and housekeeping reports.
• Balance and prepare individual paperwork for shift closing according to hotel standards.
• Maintain and market promotions and guest programs.
• Maintain a clean work area and assist guests with safe deposit boxes.
• Maintain regular attendance, personal appearance, grooming, and proper uniform and nametag.
• Comply with hotel standards and regulations to support safe and efficient operations.
• Identify problem areas, assist with solutions, handle problems effectively, and anticipate guest and operational needs.
• Cross-train in other hotel-related areas, maintain confidentiality, and perform other duties as requested by management.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave in accordance with applicable law
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Educational opportunities and tuition reimbursement
• Paid jury duty, personal, medical, and military leave in accordance with applicable law

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED