Front Desk Agent -Full Time
About The Position
Are you passionate about hospitality and eager to work for the most recognized name in the industry? Do you aspire to grow your career at a premier hotel in downtown Milwaukee? If so, the Hilton Milwaukee is the perfect place for you! We are seeking a dedicated Front Desk Agent to join our dynamic team who will contribute to the exceptional guest experience we're known for. As a Front Desk Agent, you will greet our guests and welcome them to return for future stays, while providing them with prompt and courteous service. There’s no better time to join us. The Hilton Milwaukee just completed a $40 million renovation. This extensive transformation elevated our guest rooms, event spaces, and grand lobby to reflect a new era of modern elegance. Connected to the newly expanded Baird Center, The Hilton Milwaukee is not only the city’s largest hotel but also a historic gem.
Requirements
- Excellent customer service skills and communication are required.
- Must be able to work a varied schedule to include days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and the ability to work under pressure.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Ability to read, listen, and communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system.
- Hearing and visual ability to observe and detect signs of emergencies.
Nice To Haves
- Previous hotel, receptionist, customer service, front desk or administrative experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Greet and welcome guests as they arrive at the hotel.
- Check guests in and out of rooms.
- Input and retrieve information routinely from computer system to communicate guest requests. Make appropriate selection of rooms based on guests' needs.
- 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.
- Respond to guest requests and questions regarding area or hotel, outlet information and services as well as handle guest issues and report complaints to management.
- Promptly answer the phone in a professional and clear manner.
- Maintain cash handling accuracy including responsibility for House Bank.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- A free, well-balanced meal every shift
- Room discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts and Hilton-branded properties
- Discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts restaurants, cafes, lounges, golfing, skiing, and spa
- Free parking
- “Two for one” movie theater coupons at Marcus Theatres
- Ability to grow your career and transfer from one property to another while maintaining your service with the company
- Early wage access
- Paid time off
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (offered after 30 days of employment)
- company-paid life insurance
- employee assistance program offer
- 401k with employer match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
