Front Desk Agent- Part Time

Omni Hotels & Resorts•Eagan, MN

17h•$20

About The Position

Omni Viking Lakes Hotel is seeking a Front Desk Agent. This position is responsible for providing a five-star welcome and departure experience to each guest, as well as serve as a hotel ambassador throughout the guest’s stay. This team member will make the first impression upon our guests by extending a warm welcome, providing information about the hotel and local area, settling guest accounts upon check-out, resolving guest issues, and completing special requests. Omni Hotels has been named one of the "Best-Led Companies of 2024" by Glassdoor If you love hospitality, creating amazing customer experiences, and the structure and benefits that come from working with a hotel company then you will love working with Omni! Salary for this position starts at (based on experience): $20.00/hour. Omni Viking Lakes Hotel reserves the right to pay more or less than listed compensation scale based on factors not related to sex or race. Part Time Associates at Omni Viking Lakes are entitled to elect the following benefits: Dental, Vision and other healthcare benefits. Additional associate benefits offered include discounts at the spa and restaurants, discounted rates at other Omni properties, corporate discounts, continued education opportunities and more.

Requirements

Ability to clearly and pleasantly communicate both verbally and in writing in English with guests, management and co-workers, both in person and by telephone
Ability to accurately and efficiently input information into computer systems
Ability to work cohesively with co-workers both within and outside of your department
Ability to compute accurate mathematical calculations
Ability to think clearly, quickly and make concise decisions
Ability to prioritize, organize and follow up
Ability to work well under pressure, dealing with many arrivals and departures within a short period of time
Previous customer service experience

Nice To Haves

Previous hotel front desk experience is strongly preferred
Previous cashiering experience is preferred
Fluency in a foreign language is preferred
Previous guest relations training is preferred

Responsibilities

Process guest check-ins and check-outs according to Omni’s Moments of Service and Standard Operating Procedures
Empathetically listen to guest inquiries and provide appropriate responses
Set up accurate accounts for each guest checking in according to their preferences (room type, payment, etc.)
Block rooms in the computer and follow through on designated requirements
Pre-register designated guests and prepare key packets
Communicate pertinent guest information to designated departments/personnel (i.e., special requests, amenity delivery)
Maintain confidentiality of all guests and hotel information
Employ attention to detail in order to ensure security of guest room access.
Understand and execute all Omni accounting standards ensuring accurate settlement of folios, routing of charges and adjustments
Maintain guest history files on all guests
Accommodate room changes expediently
Document all guest requests, complaints or problems immediately and notify designated department/personnel for resolving the situation. Follow up to ensure completion and guest satisfaction
Issue safe deposit boxes to guests and ensure security of key
Monitor, send and distribute guest faxes
Generate, print and distribute daily and weekly reports
Resolve discrepancies on the room status report with Housekeeping
Maintain complete knowledge at all times of all hotel features/services, hours of operation, room types, numbers, layout, decor, appointments and locations, room rates, special packages and promotions.