Front Desk Agent - 1st Shift - Candlewood Suites Louisville Downtown NE

Rainmaker Team•Louisville, KY

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The moment a guest steps into our hotel, they walk into a genuinely memorable experience. As a Front Desk Agent, you'll not only but the person they rely on to handle transactions, offer local insights and anticipate every detail of a friction-free experience. You'll also create the warm atmosphere that makes our guests feel at home. Your day to day Be the warm welcome that kicks off a memorable guest experience Acknowledge IHG Rewards Club members and returning guests, in person or on the phone Take and manage guest bookings, up-selling opportunities and telling them about ways to improve their stay Handle cash and credit transactions Start every stay right by swiftly checking guests in and out - take IDs, hand out room keys, and control and release safety deposit boxes Stay one step ahead of guests' needs - record and act on their preferences, and handle their messages, requests, questions and concerns Be a trusted contact for all guests. Help them with anything from billing issues to local knowledge, and loop in management, when necessary Stay safe all the time. Following our safety procedures, you'll report all incidents and wear any protective gear needed. Take pride in your appearance and place as a brand ambassador Always know what events and activities are on the day's schedule Jump into other ad-hoc duties when your colleagues need your help

Requirements

Communication skills - guests will need to come to you with concerns as well as compliments, so you'll be easy to talk to
Your problem-solving skills will turn issues into opportunities, so every guest leaves with great memories
Fluency in the local language - extra language skills would be great, but not essential
Literate and tech-savvy - you'll need a good grasp of reading, writing, basic math and computers
Flexibility - night weekend and holiday shifts are all part of the job
You'll have a high school diploma. A college or university degree would be a bonus but not essential.
Experience - ideally, you'll have spent at least one year in a front desk or guest service position
Strength - sometimes you'll need to lift, push or pull big objects (up to 50 lbs/23 kg) This can involve bending and kneeling.

Nice To Haves

extra language skills
A college or university degree

Responsibilities

Be the warm welcome that kicks off a memorable guest experience
Acknowledge IHG Rewards Club members and returning guests, in person or on the phone
Take and manage guest bookings, up-selling opportunities and telling them about ways to improve their stay
Handle cash and credit transactions
Start every stay right by swiftly checking guests in and out - take IDs, hand out room keys, and control and release safety deposit boxes
Stay one step ahead of guests' needs - record and act on their preferences, and handle their messages, requests, questions and concerns
Be a trusted contact for all guests. Help them with anything from billing issues to local knowledge, and loop in management, when necessary
Stay safe all the time. Following our safety procedures, you'll report all incidents and wear any protective gear needed
Take pride in your appearance and place as a brand ambassador
Always know what events and activities are on the day's schedule
Jump into other ad-hoc duties when your colleagues need your help