Front Desk / Service Express

About Us

Located on the world famous San Antonio River Walk, the upscale Westin Riverwalk Hotel offers our associates the opportunity to work in a beautiful location, in a city rich with history and culture. In addition to our health insurance plans and employer matching 401K plan, our associates enjoy a host of on-site benefits that include free meals, free bus passes and heavily discounted parking in a downtown location. Associates at the Westin Riverwalk have access to the Marriott Room Rate Discount program. This program offers room rate discounts at thousands of hotels located throughout the world, with many of these hotels offering a 20% discount for food and beverages. Come join our team!

We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.
Overview

Support the Front Office in providing superior guest service by fielding all guest issues and requests received by telephone with the goal of addressing and resolving any problems in an efficient and timely manner. Will also work at the Front Desk assisting Guests.
Responsibilities

• Promptly answer telephone calls, greet callers with a positive and clear voice. Listen to ascertain the correct extension. Reading and using a moderately complex computer console, direct calls to appropriate line. Requires sitting in a confined space for long periods of time to continuously perform essential functions.
• Will have Front Desk responsibilities, as well as answering the phones
• Transcribe complete messages and repeat information to verify accuracy. Input and retrieve messages from the computer as requested. Read and verbally recite exact messages for guests.
• Receive wake up call information, input cautiously into the automated wake-up system and verbally confirm time to guest.
• Page guests and patrons using the public address system in a courteous and clear manner.
• Act as dispatcher for security, guest services and property operations associates. Provide timely information via paging system and two way radios to associates in response to emergencies and guest requests such as plumbing problems, airport shuttle service, etc.
• Briefly answer basic inquiries, time, extension numbers, outlet hours, etc.
• Immediately answer the emergency line, listen to details to identify nature of problem and respond appropriately in accordance with established procedures. Initiate emergency response as necessary and legibly document pertinent details.
• Remain calm and polite especially during emergency situations or heavy hotel activity. Resolve complications and complaints such as missed wake up calls or missed messages using previous experience and good judgment.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must communicate well with guests.
• Ability to effectively deal with associates and customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger and collect accurate information.
• Ability to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to sit and continuously perform essential job functions in confined spaces in close proximity to other associates with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Benefits

HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!

For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs ​through EyeMed. ​Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.

Work today, get paid today! We proudly partner with DailyPay, a voluntary benefit that allows our associates access to their earnings when they want them.

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.23 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Front desk: 1 year (Preferred)
• Hotel experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person