First Shift Front Desk Agent

Paxton Hotel Group LLC

First Shift Front Desk Agent

Paxton, IL
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Employee discounts

    Paid time off

    Benefits/Perks

    Flexible Scheduling

    Career Advancement Opportunities

    401K program

    PTO Paid Leave program

    Job Summary

    We are seeking a positive, friendly Front Desk Agent to provide exceptional service to our hotel guests during the hours of 7a-3p, first shift. The Front Desk Agent will assist guests with the check-in and check-out processes, issue room keys, and process payments. Responsibilities also include maintaining communication with housekeeping staff to coordinate room availability, answering guest inquiries, and completing paperwork promptly and accurately. The Front Desk Agent must possess excellent communication skills and the ability to stay positive even when faced with challenging situations. Your goal is to provide guests with an exceptional customer service experience.

    First shift workers also keep the breakfast stocked and cleaned during breakfast hours and then tear down and clean up when breakfast ends. Cleaning duties include Dishes, wiping off surfaces, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming. Kitchen sanitation and standards must be followed. Food Handlers Certificate is needed.

    Responsibilities

    Monitor the maintain knowledge of hotel operations and activities

    Take reservations and answer questions via phone, email, and in-person

    Build rapport with guests and identify their needs through friendly conversation and open-ended questions

    Describe the features and amenities of guest rooms

    Ensure compliance with health and quality standards

    washing, drying, folding and putting away laundry

    receive and put away incoming deliveries, rotating items first in first out

    Take out trash and keep trash can clean

    Cleaning in Front Desk, public areas, back laundry room area and Lounge/Breakfast area

    Answering telephone calls, emails

    Communication with General Manager of property

    Check guests in and out of facility

    Create, modify or cancel room reservations

    "Open" the pool every morning

    Qualifications

    Friendly and outgoing personality

    Familiarity with hospitality industry standards

    Proficient in English; knowledge of other languages is a plus

    Computer literacy

    Able to resolve issues with a customer-focused orientation

    Able to lift 30 pounds

    Because we have an on site beer and wine lounge must be at least 21 years of age

    High School Diploma or GED equivalent

    Be able to stand for up to 8 hour shift

    Be able to type at least 35 words per minute