Overnight Front Desk Agent

Vail Resorts • Avon, CO

41d • $20 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world. With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free Epic pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success. Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first). As the Front Desk Associates, you are the face of the hotel! You are the first point of contact for all guests and help make their stay a memorable one. If you are new to hospitality, Front Desk Associate is a great starting point with huge potential for upward mobility.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proficient in Microsoft applications
• Ability to communicate with guest, homeowners, and colleagues with diplomacy and tact
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal
• Ability to stand for long periods of time in exceeding 2 hours without sitting
• Ability to work in a team and be detail oriented
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, which includes weekends and evenings
• Ability to lift and carry 50lbs
• At least 1 year Front Desk Experience
• Previous guest/customer service experience

Responsibilities

• Greeting guests and homeowners in a warm and friendly, prompt and professional manner
• Register guests collecting appropriate information from the guest and make necessary notations in the reservation system, issue room keys, provide information on hotel services and room location, process payment for stay and close out guest accounts at time of check out.
• Receive and process payments, explain guest charges accurately and professionally and respond to disputes of guest charges
• Make room reservations, log guest requests and accurately maintain the status of each reservation
• Manage incoming telephone and email correspondence in a prompt and courteous manner
• Assist Guests with luggage and packages in a timely manner.
• May perform tasks related to and assist other staff with bellmen, housekeeping and maintenance
• Responsible for cleanliness of Guest reception and surrounding public areas
• Fulfill concierge duties including dinner, transportation and activity reservations on occasion. Provide useful information to guests about local services and activities
• Maintain a high level of professional appearance, demeanor and ethics at all times
• Handle confidential information, including guest records with a high degree of integrity
• Participate in training classes as assigned by the manager
• Comply with all resort policies, deliver a consistently high standard of customer service within the department and maintain a high level of professional appearance, demeanor and ethics at all times.Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Free passes for employees
• employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family
• free ski lessons
• employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program
• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

What This Job Offers

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