Front Desk Agent

MCR • Englewood, CO

20d • $18 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

The core mission of the Front Desk Agent is to ensure all guests enjoy a friendly arrival and departure experience, while addressing all needs and requests in a timely, efficient and hospitable manner. This role is crucial in maintaining the MCR standard of providing clean, friendly, well-organized, and safe hotels for guests. The Front Desk Agent is expected to contribute to great guest satisfaction scores, handle challenging situations with hospitality, and possess strong knowledge of hotel facilities and amenities. They must also be aware of and support all groups and events at the hotel, understand relevant technology, and answer all incoming calls with friendly service using the approved greeting. Additionally, all team members are expected to maintain sparkling clean workspaces, pitch in to clean as needed, and greet every guest happily while cleaning. Operational checklists must be completed accurately and on time, and shift handover reports must be accurate for effective communication. Team members must wear a clean, approved uniform, be well-groomed, and wear a nametag while smiling at all times. Communication between team members should be clear, honest, and professional, with a 'can-do' attitude and a commitment to collaboration to create a welcoming environment for guests and a positive workplace.

Requirements

• Experience in a hospitality, service, consumer-facing franchise or related field preferred.
• Must have a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Must be able to understand and follow established guidelines and procedures.
• Must work well in stressful, high-pressure situations.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, clarifying, and resolving the concerns and issues raised by co-workers and guests.
• Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
• Must have a desire to serve all guests.
• Must be 18 years of age or older to perform this job.
• Must be willing to work a varied schedule that may include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays based upon the demands of the hotel.
• Arrive and clock in on time for every shift worked and clock out at the scheduled shift ending time, unless otherwise directed by your immediate supervisor.
• Never work while off the clock.
• Clock in/out for breaks at the designated time on your schedule.
• Provide sufficient notice as directed by your supervisor when calling out for a scheduled shift.
• Stand or remain in a stationary position for long periods of time (3-4 hours at a time).
• Type on and operate computers and other office machinery or devices, do 10-key operation and data entry, dial a telephone, manually manipulate objects, handles, tools, and/or controls.
• Bend, stoop, crouch, lift and transport supplies of up to 25 pounds throughout the hotel, and move throughout the hotel and the rooms.
• Inspect and visually observe details at close range (within a few feet) and from long range.
• Occasionally required to lift packages or general office equipment.
• Read, write, understand and communicate with others effectively using the English language.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests happily upon arrival and throughout their stay with a smile.
• Use guests’ names whenever possible.
• Contribute to great guest satisfaction scores.
• Handle challenging guest situations with hospitality and a sense of urgency.
• Maintain strong knowledge of all features of the hotel facility and amenities.
• Be aware of and support all groups and events at the hotel.
• Understand relevant technology for the role.
• Answer all incoming calls with friendly service using the approved greeting.
• Keep all areas, both front and back of the house, clean and well-organized.
• Pitch in to clean guest rooms and public spaces as needed.
• Greet every guest happily with a smile while cleaning.
• Complete all operational checklists accurately and at the designated times.
• Ensure handover reports are accurate and on time for effective shift-to-shift communication.
• Wear a clean, approved uniform and be well-groomed per the Team Member Handbook, wearing a nametag and smiling at all times.
• Communicate clearly, honestly, and professionally with team members.
• Demonstrate a 'can-do' attitude, willing to stretch beyond traditional role to meet the needs of the business and MCR’s guests.
• Work collaboratively with all team members to create a welcoming environment for guests and an effective, positive workplace.
• Ensure all guests are checked in/out in a timely manner.
• Contact guests after check-in to ensure their room is satisfactory and there is nothing else required to make their stay more comfortable.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of room rates and promotions.
• Receive and note all incoming mail as required per the daily shift checklist.

Benefits

• Hotel Discounts
• Weekly Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Options
• Referral bonuses
• Career advancement & upward mobility
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance- available after 30 days of employment for full-time team members

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed