What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front Desk Agent position at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts?
About Four Seasons
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location:
Welcome to wine country luxury. In the food and wine capital of North America, Four Seasons welcomes you to a one-of-a-kind wine country resort set within a world-class vineyard. Discover innovative and seasonal cuisine at Michelin-starred Auro, holistic spa rituals at Spa Talisa and thoughtfully personalized Four Seasons service. Raise a glass to all the best in life as you soak in magnificent views of Napa Valley from this Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star resort.
About The Role
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley is seeking candidates with previous front desk experience. The Front Desk Agent welcomes and registers hotel guests while following Benchmark Standards and establishing method of payment. Agent also checks guest out of the hotel while preparing their bill and seeking feedback. Agents will assess each guests’ needs and requests and add personal touches to achieve maximum customer satisfaction while complying with all Four Seasons’ policies.
What You Will Do
What We Offer
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or disabled veteran and need a reasonable accommodation to use or access our online system, please contact our People Culture Office at jobs.napavalley@fourseasons.com.
Four Seasons is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website: Know Your Rights.
Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location:
Welcome to wine country luxury. In the food and wine capital of North America, Four Seasons welcomes you to a one-of-a-kind wine country resort set within a world-class vineyard. Discover innovative and seasonal cuisine at Michelin-starred Auro, holistic spa rituals at Spa Talisa and thoughtfully personalized Four Seasons service. Raise a glass to all the best in life as you soak in magnificent views of Napa Valley from this Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star resort.
About The Role
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley is seeking candidates with previous front desk experience. The Front Desk Agent welcomes and registers hotel guests while following Benchmark Standards and establishing method of payment. Agent also checks guest out of the hotel while preparing their bill and seeking feedback. Agents will assess each guests’ needs and requests and add personal touches to achieve maximum customer satisfaction while complying with all Four Seasons’ policies.
What You Will Do
- Checks in guest in an efficient and friendly manner, using guest name whenever possible. Assures that guest is assigned type of room requested and the correct rate is charged. Arranges for luggage to be delivered to guest room. Issues correct keys to the guest.
- Checks out guest at end of stay. Ascertains guest satisfaction, collects keys, posts late charges and presents bill to guest. Settles bill accurately through credit card or cash transaction.
- Maintains a balanced bank assigned by the hotel. Makes change, cashes checks, and exchanges foreign currency. Reconciles all transactions at the close of each shift.
- Handles all guest interactions with the highest level of hospitality and professionalism, accommodating special requests whenever possible; resolves customer complaints; assists customers in all inquiries in connection with hotel services, hours of operations, key hotel personnel, in-house events, directions, etc. Responds to all guest requests in an accurate and timely manner. Interactions with guest will be in person, phone, FS Chat and by email.
- Utilizes a variety of computer systems to check guests in and out, run daily reports, input guest reservations and select and block rooms for arriving guests. Communicate with internal personnel and departments via radio, Hotsos and phones. Chat guests via messenger application and utilize Four Seasons guest recognition program.
- Assist with Concierge services including but not limited to Wine Tastings, Dining Reservations and Transportation and processing guest packages and mail.
- Works harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.
- Accepts reservations, changes and cancellations in the absence of Reservations Department Staff. Can answer guest calls and direct them appropriately in the absence of a ResComm Agent.
- Assists with responsibilities and duties in the absence of or due to heavy volume in areas of Guest Services, lobby coverage and phone coverage for ResComm.
- Provides basic trouble-shooting support for in-room services such as internet, TV movies, games and Web service.
- Works closely with Guest Service staff to ensure smooth handling of guest luggage, guest escorts, deliveries and special requests.
- Perform other tasks or projects as assigned by management.
- Preferred experience in a luxury hotel in Front Office and/or Concierge or Guest Services
- Knowledge of Napa Valley and surrounding areas, highly desirable, however not required.
- Strong written and oral presentation skills.
- Ability to multi-task in a high volume and demanding environment.
- Strong computer skills.
- Previous sales experience (upselling), highly desirable.
- Strong problem solving skills, ability to handle difficult situations and guests.
What We Offer
- Hourly: $26.68
- Competitive Salary & Benefits
- Cigna medical and dental benefit options effective after 30 days of employment
- 8 weeks of New Parental Leave Pay after 1 year of employment
- Excellent Training and Development opportunities
- Complimentary accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
- Complimentary Employee Meals
- 401k Retirement Plans
- Full Time availability
- Flexible for early morning, mid-day, and evening shifts in order to support 24/7 operational business needs
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or disabled veteran and need a reasonable accommodation to use or access our online system, please contact our People Culture Office at jobs.napavalley@fourseasons.com.
Four Seasons is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website: Know Your Rights.
Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
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