Front Desk Agent

Westgate Resorts

Front Desk Agent

Kennebunk, ME +15 locations
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Join our team as a Front Desk Agent, where you'll be the friendly face and welcoming voice that sets the tone for our guests' stay. As the first point of contact, your impeccable customer service skills and attention to detail will create a memorable and positive experience, ensuring our guests feel valued from check-in to check-out.

    • Greet guests upon arrival, facilitate smooth check-in/check-out processes, and provide information about hotel services, amenities, and policies.
    • Handle room reservations, confirm guest details, assign rooms, and communicate any special requests or accommodations to relevant departments.
    • Provide excellent customer service by addressing guest inquiries, concerns, and requests promptly and professionally, creating a positive and welcoming atmosphere.
    • Process payments, verify payment information, and handle financial transactions accurately, including cash handling and coordinating with the accounting department.
    • Serve as a central point of communication, relay messages between guests and other hotel departments, and maintain accurate records of guest interactions and requests.
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

    The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

    • Bachelor’s Degree preferred. High School Diploma or equivalent required
    • One (1) to two (2) years in a public contact position, preferably in an upscale or lifestyle brand hotel
    • Ability to work overnight
    • An intermediate to proficient understanding of Computer systems such as Opera, Go Concierge, HotSOS, Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook is preferred
    • Enter and locate work-related information using computers and/or point-of-sale systems
    • Ability to spend extended lengths of time viewing a computer screen
    • Possess a gracious, friendly, and fun demeanor
    • Ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a high level of attention to detail
    • Maintain positive and productive working relationships with other employees and departments
    • Ability to work independently and to partner with others to promote an environment of teamwork
    • Must be able to stand or walk a minimum eight-hour shift.
    • Must be observant and quick to respond to various situations while also multitasking and handling stressful situations.
    • Must be able to twist, tow (push or pull), reach, bend climb, and carry objects as necessary.
    • Must have excellent communication skills and be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
    • Must be able to work inside and outside at all times of the year as needed, based on business volumes.

    Additional Information

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

  • Industry
    Hospitality
  • Locations
    West Hollywood, CA • San Francisco, CA • Aspen, CO • Washington, CT • River Ranch, FL • Kissimmee, FL • Miami, FL • Pahala, HI • Kennebunk, ME • Kansas City, MO • Newport, OR • Pittsburgh, PA • Gatlinburg, TN • austin, TX • Williamsburg, VA • Meadows Of Dan, VA