Front Desk Associate

Front Desk Associate Our commitment to excellent guest services is what drives us, and we are dedicated to hiring outstanding individuals who share our passion for ensuring our guests have an exceptional experience while staying with us. We are currently looking for a talented Front Desk Associate to join our front hotel team. The Front Desk Associate promptly greets and registers guests, assigns rooms, issues keys, and checks out guests. In addition to these primary duties, he or she helps maintain room inventory, answers guest inquiries, provides local dining and entertainment recommendations, and helps ensure facility security.The ideal candidate has a degree or some training/coursework in hospitality management and at least one year of experience in a similar role (customer service, front desk, etc.), preferably in a hotel. He or she is an individual who is poised, confident, organized, prompt, articulate, and helpful with a strong customer service focus. Candidates must be computer literate, internet savvy, mathematically strong, telephone proficient, and highly organized and must be able to work a flexible schedule that includes all shifts (mornings, afternoons, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays).Responsibilities: Greets all customers in a warm, sincere, and helpful mannerChecks guests in and out of the hotel, issuing room keys and directing guests to their roomsAnswers inquiries regarding hotel services and related information and provides pamphlets, discount cards, etc.Manages inbound phone inquiries and routes calls accordinglyAddresses customer concerns and issues or escalates them as neededMaintains work area in a neat and organized mannerAttends required team meetingsPerforms other duties as assignedRequirements High school diploma or GED required; some post high school education or training preferredOne year of experience in a front desk or customer facing role (preferably in a hotel)Neat, clean, and professional appearancePleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personalityExcellent communication, customer service, and problem solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stressStrong organization skills, able to multi-task, and can manage time to meet frequently changing deadlines in a fast-paced environmentProficient computer and internet skillsExcellent telephone skillsAble to work a flexible schedule, which may include working days, evenings, weekends, and holidays