Front Desk Agent

The Hampton Inn & Suites is seeking a full-time or part-time Front Desk Agent. Candidates must have excellent customer service skills and a drive to provide the best service possible.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Greet and tend to guests in a positive and friendly manner.
• Maintain a constant presence at the Front Desk.
• Process check-ins and check-outs.
• Complete required shift-specific checklist.
• Handle billing, post charges, and collect payments.
• Manage room availability, create reservations, and answer phone calls.
• Possess general knowledge about the local area.
• Anticipate guest needs, recognize issues and respond in a timely manner.
• Effectively communicate with guests and other staff members.
• Coordinate with housekeeping staff for room status and guest requests.
• Manage security of guest information, keys, and cash drawer.
• Comply with IHG standards and promote brand loyalty.
• Ensure cleanliness of Front Desk and lobby areas.
• Multitask and prioritize work duties for maximum efficiency.
• Maintain a professional appearance through dress and demeanor.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred customer service experience.
• Preferred experience in the hotel industry.
• Ability to stand for 8 hours (accommodations can be made for all ADA qualified candidates).
• Availability to include weekends.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem solving skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Health insurance benefits are available to full-time employees.

Hampton Inn makes it possible for you to balance business and pleasure. Now known as Hampton by Hilton, Hampton Inn was founded in 1984 and was initially introduced as a budget hotel under the Holiday Corporation. Memphis Tennessee was the very first Hampton Inn opened to the public, featuring 128 rooms enclosed in a two-storey building. The trademark was sold to Promus Hotel Corporation five years later and was rebranded to cater for the middle market consumers of the hospitality industry.

Job Type: fulltime, parttime

Education: No education required

Work location: On-site