What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front Desk Agent (Part-time) position at Hampton Inn and Hampton Inn & Suites in Dobson NC?
Front Desk Agent- We are looking for a reliable, hardworking, detail-oriented person, to serve as our guests’ first point of contact and manage all aspects of their accommodation. As a front desk agent, your main responsibilities include registering guests, managing reservations and providing information about rooms, rates and amenities. If you have a knack for customer service and work experience in the hotel industry, we’d like to meet you. Ultimately, you will help create a pleasant and memorable stay for our guests.
You must have reliable transportation and be available for any shift times between 7am and 11pm.
You must pass a background check as well as a 9-panel drug screening to be hired
Responsibilities
- Perform all check-in and check-out tasks
- Manage online and phone reservations
- Inform customers about payment methods and verify their credit card data
- Register guests collecting necessary information (like contact details and exact dates of their stay)
- Welcome guests upon their arrival and assign rooms
- Provide information about our hotel, available rooms, rates and amenities.
- Liaise with our housekeeping staff to ensure all rooms are clean, tidy and fully-furnished to accommodate guests’ needs
- Confirm group reservations and arrange personalized services for when required
- Upsell additional facilities and services, when appropriate
- Maintain updated records of bookings and payments
Skills
- Work experience as a Hotel Front Desk Associate, Receptionist or similar role preferred
- Experience with hotel reservations software a plus
- Understanding of how travel planning websites operate, like Booking , Expedia and Priceline are preferred
- Customer service attitude
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
Benefit Conditions:
- Waiting period may apply
- Bonuses
- yearly pay increase
Communication method(s) used:
- Phone
- In person
- Chat app
Hours per week:
- 25-36
Typical end time:
- 3pm, 6 pm , or 11pm
Typical start time:
- 7am, 10 am or 3pm
Work Remotely
- No
Job Types:Part-time
Pay: From $12.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Morning, Mid-day or Evening shift
- Holidays
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends and Holidays are required
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Front desk: 1 year (Required) or 2 years Customer Service Counter
Language:
- English (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $12.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Application Question(s):
- Are you verifying that you are available to work any shifts between the hours of 7am and 11pm ? Do you understand that some Holidays and 2-3 Weekends, per month, are required?
Experience:
- Hospitality Services : 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Dobson, NC 27017 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13