Hilton - Hotel Front Desk Agent
Home2 Suites Miramar Ft. Lauderdale
- Miramar, FL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 2 weeks of vacation pay your first year
- 4 sick days/year
- 2 hours paid volunteer time/month
- Holiday pay
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options
- Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance plan options
- 401k retirement plan
- Discounts on hotel rooms worldwide
- Direct deposit payroll
- Perform the functions of the front desk including processing all guest check-ins by confirming reservations, assigning room, and issuing and activating room key.
- Set wake up calls in an efficient, warm and friendly manner.
- Answer all incoming phones in three or less rings.
- Create, confirm, and make changes to reservations for guests.
- Review account and charges and payment information with guests during the checkout process.
- Answer inquiries pertaining to hotel amenities and facilities
- Serve as a local area expert offering recommendations or information on local shopping, dining, entertainment, and travel directions.
- Log and resolve all guest comments or complaints to ensure all guests leave our hotels 100% satisfied.
- Complete all required tasks and reports on the shift checklist.
- Maintain the shift pass on log accurately to ensure proper communication between shifts is maintained.
- Complete and log call-backs to guests who have checked in to ensure satisfaction with the room.
- Creates works orders for maintenance using our work order tracking system.
- Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the hotel lobby and front desk area.
- Advise housekeeping staff when rooms have been vacated and are ready for cleaning.
- Greet each guest that you encounter during your shift with a friendly smile.
- Ensures uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional.
- Follow hotel procedures for reporting and turning in lost and found articles.
- Coordinate with other departments as necessary to resolve service requests or problems.
- Ensure guest and associate safety by following established security procedures including emergency procedures, key security and protecting guest and company confidential information.
- Follow all company and safety procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; and complete safety training and certifications.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in customer service.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have proficient computer and keyboard skills.
- Ability to multi-task, frequently switching between or simultaneously performing functions of the front desk in order to meet the needs of our guests.
- Must be able to stand for an extended period of time as 90-100% of the shift is standing.
- Make decisions based on your own judgment and company policy.
- Follow instructions without close supervision.
- Occasional carrying and lifting of items up to 15 pounds.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays.