Front Desk Agent

Hampton Inn Louisville Downtown • Louisville, KY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Front Office Agent provides attentive, courteous, and efficient service to hotel guests during check-in, throughout their stay, and at checkout, while maximizing room revenue and occupancy. The role involves responding to guest questions, handling reservations and front desk transactions, operating the Front Desk computer system, completing shift duties and reports, and following hotel policies and standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Computer experience required.
• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with employees and guests at all levels in an attentive, friendly, courteous, and service-oriented manner.
• Listen to, understand, and clarify concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Understand and apply complex information and data from various sources to meet objectives.

Nice To Haves

• College coursework in a related field.
• Experience in a hotel or related field.
• Customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Answer guest inquiries about restaurants, transportation, entertainment, and other local information.
• Follow cash-handling and credit policies.
• Stay informed about rates, packages, special promotions, in-house groups, and closed-out or restricted dates.
• Obtain required information when taking room reservations and follow the rate-quoting scenario.
• Maintain familiarity with hospitality terminology and emergency procedures, and assist as needed during emergencies.
• Handle guest check-ins and checkouts in a friendly, efficient, and courteous manner.
• Use proper two-way radio etiquette when communicating with employees.
• Operate relevant aspects of the Front Desk computer system.
• Complete shift checklist tasks and duties in a timely and efficient manner.
• Complete bucket checks, room rate verification reports, and housekeeping reports.
• Balance and prepare individual paperwork for shift closing according to hotel standards.
• Maintain and market promotions and guest programs.
• Keep the work area clean.
• Assist guests with safe deposit boxes.
• Maintain regular attendance according to scheduling and hotel standards.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
• Comply with hotel standards and regulations to support safe and efficient operations.
• Maximize productivity, identify problem areas, and assist in implementing solutions.
• Handle problems by anticipating, preventing, identifying, and resolving them as necessary.
• Cross-train in other hotel-related areas and maintain the confidentiality of information.
• Show initiative by anticipating guest or operational needs.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave in accordance with applicable law
• Employee assistance program
• Educational opportunities and tuition reimbursement
• Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED