Front Desk Agent

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  Provide a friendly, welcoming experience by greeting guests as they enter the hotel. Welcome loyal guests and military members using the best practices outlined for each program. Ensure Elite guests receive the designated gift upon arrival.  Provide all guests (including groups) with a friendly, accurate and efficient check-in / check-out process while following the company’s policies and procedures. Prepare for check-ins before the guest arrives by using the arrivals grid, preparing express check-ins, and planning for group arrivals. Ensure the Front Desk/lobby areas remain clean, organized and ready to greet guests.  Verify and collect guest payments and identification, ensuring all procedures are followed to protect sensitive guest information including identity and credit card information. Process all financial transactions with strict adherence to defined procedures.  Operate the hotel key control system while strictly following all key safety & security procedures.  Place timely welcome calls to ensure each check-in guest has arrived to a freshly clean, inviting room with all amenities working. Set up wake-up calls as requested by guests to ensure they wake up refreshed and ready to take on the day.  Promote the La Quinta Returns loyalty program to any non-enrolled guests. Accurately process enrollments for guests joining the program and correctly deposit points into eligible Returns accounts.  Answer the hotel phone in a manner which provides a genuine Here For You experience to every caller. Listen, identify and resolve the caller’s need(s). Properly and efficiently transfer calls as necessary. Route calls to guest rooms according to the company’s policies which ensure sensitive guest information and privacy is maintained.  Provide a warm and friendly experience to potential guests inquiring about hotel reservations by focusing on the guest’s need, asking for the sale, entering and confirming the reservation details, providing the cancellation policy and offering to enroll the guest in the Returns program.  Complete shift checklist(s) to ensure the hotel information is updated and team members are prepared for the daily activities. Maintain room status inventory.  Provide guests with clear directions and recommendations for local points of interest including restaurants, shopping, local attractions, etc. Ensure guests are aware of available hotel services. Job Description G:\Human Resources - General Information\Job Descriptions Current\Hotel Operations\Guest Experience Maker- rev. 04-12-17.docx  Sense and respond to all guest concerns or requests in a manner which leaves the guest feeling assured and optimistic about staying with La Quinta again. Escalate issues in a timely and appropriate manner to a supervisor or manager when necessary. Notify the hotel manager of all guest concerns to ensure proper follow-up. Properly record guest concerns using the Problem Resolution Log. Prepare timely and accurate Maintenance Work Orders, following up as needed. Process 100% Satisfaction Guarantee requests according to policy.  Utilize company-issued devices (M.O.P., two-way radio, hotel phone, etc.) to communicate with fellow team members as necessary to deliver Here For You experiences. Communicate with team members in a courteous and professional manner with the guest focus in mind.  Stock and restock breakfast items such as food, drink and supplies as necessary to ensure guests have a consistent selection of items which are displayed in an appealing, clean and organized manner consistent with company standards, food handling guidelines and regulations. Ensure eating area is clean and inviting at all times.  Ensure lost-and-found items are treated with care, reported and stored according to company policies.  Perform all job duties with the utmost attention to safety and security measures which are outlined by OSHA or other regulations, the company safety and security manual, employee handbook and other company materials. These procedures include, but are not limited to: HazCom, Blood Borne Pathogens, Lockout/Tagout and emergency response.  Where applicable, assist guests with Bright Side Market purchases and accurately post charges to the guest folio.  When assigned, conduct Night Audit procedures in a timely, accurate, complete and efficient manner while ensuring 24/7 Front Desk presence and Here For You service to our guests.  Where applicable, operate the hotel courtesy shuttle/van ensuring safety of individuals and the company vehicle through careful adherence to company policies, procedures and all applicable laws. Utilize prompt and proper reporting procedures for any damage or incidents.  Remain flexible and willing to work in other areas of the hotel as needed to ensure the hotel delivers a consistent Here For You experience for every guest. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: MINIMUM EDUCATION:  High school diploma or equivalent required.  Must be able to fluently speak, read, write and understand Engl

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $14.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Night shift
• Weekends only

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person