Front Desk Agent

Omni Hotels & Resorts•Charlottesville, VA

26d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Front Desk Agents are responsible for providing a five-star welcome and departure experience to each guest, as well as, serving as ambassadors throughout the guest’s stay. Front Desk Agents make the first impression upon our guests by extending a warm welcome, providing information about the hotel and local area, and offering our full range of upscale hotel amenities and services to them.

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

Nice To Haves

Previous hotel front desk experience is strongly preferred
Previous cashiering experience is preferred
Previous guest relations/customer service training is preferred

Responsibilities

Process guest check-ins and check-outs according to Omni’s Moments of Service and Standard Operating Procedure
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
Monitor, send and distribute guest faxes
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.