What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front Desk Agent position at Hilton Garden Inn St Augustine Historic District?
Overview
Join our dynamic hospitality team as a Front Desk Agent, where your energy and enthusiasm will create memorable experiences for our guests from the moment they arrive. In this vital role, you will serve as the welcoming face of our hotel, ensuring smooth check-ins and check-outs, providing exceptional guest services, and maintaining a warm, professional atmosphere. Your multitasking skills and hospitality expertise will help foster guest satisfaction and loyalty, making every stay extraordinary. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your hotel management skills while delivering top-tier customer service in a lively resort environment.
Duties
- Greet guests warmly upon arrival, ensuring a friendly and professional first impression
- Manage guest check-in and check-out processes efficiently using multi-line phone systems and hotel management software
- Handle guest inquiries, requests, and complaints with a positive attitude, providing prompt solutions to enhance their stay
- Maintain accurate records of reservations, cancellations, and guest information while adhering to phone etiquette standards
- Coordinate with housekeeping and maintenance teams to ensure guest rooms meet quality standards and resolve any issues swiftly
- Conduct night audits when scheduled, balancing accounts and preparing reports to ensure financial accuracy
- Assist with guest relations by offering local information, amenities details, and personalized recommendations
Qualifications
- Proven experience in hospitality management or hotel front desk operations preferred
- Multilingual skills or bilingual abilities are highly valued to serve diverse guest populations effectively
- Strong customer service skills with a focus on guest satisfaction and hospitality excellence
- Familiarity with front desk operations, including multi-line phone systems and reservation software
- Knowledge of hotel management practices and guest services standards in a resort setting is advantageous
- Excellent communication skills with professional phone etiquette and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to handle night audit procedures confidently when required
- Previous hotel experience is preferred but not mandatory; a passion for hospitality is essential
Join us in creating welcoming environments where every guest feels valued! This paid role offers the chance to grow your career in hospitality management while making a positive impact on our guests’ experiences.
Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $16