Front Desk Agent

Sage Hospitality•Denver, CO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Oxford Hotel, an iconic Denver landmark rooted in its unique history since 1891, is seeking a Front Desk Agent. This role involves responding professionally and courteously to guests, providing accurate information and services, and handling telephone and in-person inquiries regarding reservations, hotel information, and guest concerns. The Oxford Hotel offers a team-centric culture, opportunities for career growth, and a rewarding experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
None required (experience)
High school graduate level mathematical aptitude
Knowledge of standard cash handling procedures
Knowledge of computerized cash register systems
Past experience in dealing directly with the public
General knowledge of basic customer service skills
Fluent in oral and written English
Ability to use tact and understanding when dealing with a variety of customer service problems, including stressful and highly emotional situations
Highly organized and able to pay attention to minute written and verbal details, particularly when performing multiple tasks
Must be able to read written communiques and monochrome computer screen.
Must be able to operate computer, calculator and telephone keyboards, for cash handling and paperwork processing.
Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions, work on more than one task at a time, and be able to communicate both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Greets and completes established check-in procedures for arriving guests on a daily basis, using both manual and computerized methods, in order to ensure guest are satisfied and in rooms as requested.
Facilitates guest departure (check-out) on a daily basis by following established manual and computer procedures in order to close guest accounts and open the room for the next sell.
Regularly calculates and/or posts monies, receipts, guest accounts and other forms of credit using accurate, proper cash handling methods and established procedures in order to present the customer with timely and precise hotel charges upon check-out and maintain accurate hotel records.
Courteously answers inquiries and accepts reservations, both in person and by telephone, by accurately communicating hotel rates and information and by using suggestive selling techniques to sell room nights, increase occupancy and revenue.
Maintains good customer relations by keeping abreast of all in-house and area functions in order to answer questions and concerns with timely and knowledgeable responses, in person and on telephone.
Operates the PBX equipment by accepting incoming calls, assisting outgoing calls, scheduling and setting wake-up calls and paging guests to provide guests with timely and efficient service.
Controls cash transactions at the front desk and maintains complete responsibility for personal bank as specified by hotel bank agreement policy.
Maintains a friendly, cheerful and courteous demeanor at all times.

Benefits

Property incentives including room service, upsell and perfect sell incentives
Complementary RTD EcoPass
Medical, dental, & vision insurance
Health savings and flexible spending accounts
Basic Life and AD&D insurance
Paid time off for vacation, sick time, and holidays
Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more
Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.