Front Desk Agent (Part-Time)

MCR • San Antonio, TX

13d • $15 - $16 • Onsite

About The Position

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. This role is part-time and requires a willingness to work a varied schedule, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. The Front Desk Agent is responsible for maintaining MCR's standard of providing clean, friendly, well-organized, and safe hotels for guests.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Occasionally required to lift packages or general office equipment.
• Read, write, understand and communicate with others effectively using the English language.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a hospitality, service, consumer-facing franchise or related field

Responsibilities

• Greet guests happily upon arrival and throughout their stay with a smile.
• Use guests’ names whenever possible to ensure they feel properly welcomed.
• Contribute to great guest satisfaction scores.
• Handle challenging guest situations with hospitality and a sense of urgency.
• Maintain strong knowledge of all features of the hotel facility and amenities.
• Be aware of and support all groups and events at the hotel.
• Understand relevant technology for the role.
• Answer all incoming calls with friendly service using the approved greeting.
• Keep all areas, both front and back of the house, clean and well-organized.
• Pitch in to clean guest rooms and public spaces as needed.
• Greet every guest happily with a smile, by name if possible, while cleaning.
• Ensure all operational checklists are completed accurately and at the designated times.
• Complete accurate and on-time handover reports for effective shift-to-shift communication.
• Wear a clean, approved uniform and be well-groomed per the Team Member Handbook, wearing a nametag and smiling at all times.
• Communicate clearly, honestly, and professionally with Team Members.
• Exhibit a 'Can Do' attitude, willing to stretch beyond traditional role to meet business and guest needs.
• Collaborate with all Team Members to create a welcoming environment for guests and an effective, positive workplace.
• Check guests in and out in a timely manner.
• Contact guests after check-in to ensure their room is satisfactory and there is nothing else required to make their stay more comfortable.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of room rates and promotions.
• Receive and note all incoming mail as required per the daily shift checklist.

Benefits

• Hotel Discounts
• Weekly Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Options
• Referral bonuses
• Career advancement & upward mobility
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance- available after 30 days of employment for full-time team members

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed