Front Desk Agent PM

HEI Hotels & Resorts • San Antonio, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Step into our luxury hotel in North San Antonio, which rises 19 stories above this stunning city. The Westin San Antonio North captures the essence of Texas Hospitality with impeccable service and Southern charm. Located just north of Downton San Antonio home of the Alamo and our famous meandering Riverwalk, we are also close to some of the city's exciting attractions like Fiesta Texas and Sea World San Antonio. Through the HEI Loves Initiatives we are dedicated to the diversity of our associates and the building of a strong service culture. We offer our associates, feel meals, free parking and travel perks offered through the Marriott Room Rate program and HEI managed hotels. Join our family and take advantage of competitive benefits, wages, a robust PTO program, plus much, much more. Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization! We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply. Assist guests with arrival and departure from hotel, while providing positive guests experiences.

Requirements

• Considerable skill in the use of a calculator to prepare moderately complex mathematical calculations without error.
• Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger, collect accurate information and resolve conflicts.
• Ability to stand and move throughout front office and continuously perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system.
• Ability to observe and detect signs of emergency situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, customers and patrons.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.

Nice To Haves

• Hotel experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers immediately with a friendly and sincere welcome.
• Use a positive and clear speaking voice, listen to and understand requests, respond with appropriate action and provide accurate information such as outlet hours and local attractions.
• Complete the registration process by inputting and retrieving information from a computer system, confirming pertinent information including number of guests and room rate.
• Promote HEI Hotels and Resorts and brand marketing programs.
• Make appropriate selection of rooms based on guest needs.
• Code electronic keys.
• Non-verbally confirm the room number and rate.
• Provide welcome folders containing room keys, certificates, coupons, and refreshment center keys as appropriate.
• Verify and imprint credit cards for authorization using electronic acceptance methods.
• Handle cash, make change and balance an assigned house bank.
• Accept and record vouchers, traveler’s checks, and other forms of payment.
• Convert foreign currency at current posted rates.
• Post charges to guest rooms and house accounts using the computer.
• Promptly answer the telephone using positive and clear communication.
• Input messages into the computer.
• Retrieve messages and communicate the content to the guest.
• Retrieve mail, small packages and facsimiles for customers as requested.
• Close guest accounts at time of check out and ascertain satisfaction.
• In the event of dissatisfaction, negotiate compromise, which may include authorizing revenue allowances.
• Field guest complaints, conducting thorough research to develop the most effective solutions and negotiate results.
• Listen and extend assistance in order to resolve problems such as price conflicts, insufficient heating or air conditioning, etc.
• Remain calm and alert especially during emergency situations and heavy hotel activity.
• Plan and implement detailed steps by using experienced judgment and discretion.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Feel meals
• Free parking
• Travel perks offered through the Marriott Room Rate program and HEI managed hotels
• Competitive benefits
• Competitive wages
• Robust PTO program
• Comprehensive benefit program that offers choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness
• Competitive Medical programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Competitive Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Vision insurance programs through EyeMed
• Vacation programs
• Sick programs
• Holiday programs
• Pet insurance through the ASPCA
• Supplemental Life insurance
• Spousal Life insurance
• Child Life insurance
• Short-Term Disability plans
• Long-Term Disability plans
• 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds
• Discounts through our 'YouDecide' program
• Hotel Room Discount programs
• Market-leading compensation packages
• Generous PTO and flex-time initiatives
• Outstanding career development and advancement opportunities
• Job-appropriate assets and resources
• DailyPay, a voluntary benefit that allows our associates access to their earnings when they want them

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees