Front Desk Agent

MCR Hotels•Colleyville, TX

About The Position

Hampton Inn Colleyville, TX SECTION ONE: MCR Universal Role Standards EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CLEANLINESS and FRIENDLINESS! The MCR standard is to provide clean, friendly, well-organized and safe hotels for our guests. AREAS OF EXCELLENCE Happy GuestsSpotless Cleanliness Product Consistency & Quality Teamwork Duties and Expectations 1. Happy Guests Guest Relations: Greet guests happily upon arrival and throughout their stay with a smile. Name Use: Use the guests’ names whenever possible, ensuring they feel properly welcomed.Guest Satisfaction: All Team Members work together to contribute to great guest satisfaction scores. Recovery: Ability to handle challenging guest situations with hospitality and a sense of urgency. Hotel Knowledge: Strong knowledge of all features of the hotel facility and amenities.Events: Awareness and support for all groups and events at the hotel. Technology: Understanding of relevant technology for each role. Phone Etiquette: Answer all incoming calls with friendly service using the approved greeting. 2. Spotless Cleanliness Sparkling Clean Workspaces: All areas, both front and back of the house, should be kept clean and well-organized.Pitching In: Cleanliness is a team effort! Everyone may expect to pitch in to clean guest rooms and public spaces as needed, to ensure the hotel is well-organized and safe. Hospitality While Cleaning: Always greet every guest happily with a smile, by name if possible, while cleaning. 3. Product Consistency & Quality Checklists to 100% Accuracy: All operational checklists are completed accurately and at the designated times, every shift. Shift Handover Reports: Handover reports must be accurate and on time, for effective shift-to-shift communication. Flawless Uniform: All Team Members must wear a clean, approved uniform and be well-groomed per the Team Member Handbook, while wearing a nametag and smiling at all times. 4. Teamwork Communication: Communication between Team Members should be clear, honest, and professional. Can Do Attitude: Willing to stretch beyond traditional role to meet the needs of the business and MCR’s guests. Collaboration: All Team Members at all levels must be committed to working together to create a welcoming environment for guests and an effective, positive workplace. SECTION TWO: Front Desk Agent, Role Specific Duties and Expectations 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. Other Duties and Expectations Check-in/Out Efficiency: All guests checked-in/out in a timely manner. All guests should be contacted after check-in to ensure their room is satisfactory and there is nothing else required to make their stay more comfortable. Rate Schedule: Up-to-date understanding of room rates, promotions. Incoming Mail: Receive and note all incoming mail as required per the daily shift checklist. SECTION THREE: Success Metrics Happy Guests Management Performance Ratings Guest Satisfaction Scores/Intent to Return Spotless Cleanliness GM/AGM Spot Checks Leadership Walk-throughs (RVP, etc.) Guest Ratings/Reviews Product Consistency & Quality Checklist Tracking Management Performance Ratings Guest Ratings Teamwork Management Performance Ratings SECTION FOUR: Qualifications & Requirements

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
Read, write, understand and communicate with others effectively using the English language
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