Front Desk Agent

InTech • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

The Front Desk Agent is responsible for providing exceptional service to guests during their stay. The primary focus is on welcoming guests, ensuring smooth check-ins and check-outs, and addressing guest inquiries and issues in a friendly, efficient manner.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in a customer service role preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of the hotel, its services, and the surrounding area.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, up to 8 hours.
• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs on occasion.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as required by the business needs.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome guests upon arrival, ensuring a warm and positive first impression.
• Register guests into the hotel’s system, verifying reservation details, address, and payment information.
• Promote and enroll guests in the hotel’s loyalty program, providing recognition and benefits to members.
• Process payments during check-in and check-out, manage a house bank, and accurately report daily receipts.
• Assist guests with service requests, such as issuing keys, handling safety deposit boxes, and posting miscellaneous charges.
• Respond promptly and effectively to guest complaints, providing solutions and escalating as necessary.
• Answer telephone calls courteously, providing accurate information and service.
• Handle reservations with efficiency and accuracy.
• Assist with hotel shuttle or transportation services, ensuring timely and courteous service.
• Assist guests with luggage upon arrival and departure.
• Be knowledgeable about the local area, hotel services, and amenities, providing helpful information to guests.
• Manage guest requests for laundry, dry cleaning, messages, wake-up calls, mail, and faxes.
• Be aware of and prepare for incoming VIP guests.
• Follow all company Standard Operating Procedures and perform additional tasks as directed by the General Manager.
• Exhibit a positive and cooperative attitude as part of the team.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and contribute to a supportive work environment.
• Handle and account for keys properly.
• Understand and adhere to emergency procedures and security policies.
• Ensure the confidentiality and protection of guest room numbers.
• Promote hotel amenities and upgrades to guests to enhance their experience and increase revenue.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Basic Life Insurance & AD&D
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity & Accident Plans
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO), available as it’s accrued

What This Job Offers

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