Front Desk Agent
Description

Looking for a friendly front desk agent to join our team at Home2 Suites by Hilton Manhattan View Long Island City NY!


Administration

· Register and assign rooms to guests.

· Issue room key and escort   instructions to Guest Service Agent or directly to guest.

· Sort and track incoming mail and messages.

· Transmit and receive messages using all communication avenues.

· Answer inquiries pertaining to hotel services, registration of guests, and shopping, dining, entertainment, and   travel directions.

· Keep record of room availability and rate.

· Compute bill, collect payment, and make change for guests.

· Make, confirm, and cancel reservations via all communication avenues. 

· Post charges such as room, food, liquor, or telephone to guest bill if interface is inoperable.

· Make reservation, transportation, or   entertainment reservations for guest.

· Deposit guest valuables in hotel safe deposit box.

· Ability to accurately use various office software.

· Have a full working knowledge and expertise of each shift including night audit.


Support

· Must have a comprehensive knowledge   of the English language to effectively communicate with guests, associates, and vendors.

· Ability to accurately report   information. 

· Ability to assist with various   office tasks as needed.

· Ability to scrupulously follow all StepStone and hotel policies and procedures.

· Attend required meetings.


Personal Effectiveness

· Projects and assignments are   completed thoroughly, professionally, and with care.

· Adjusts to high-pressure conditions   and is open to change.

· Assumes responsibility for personal   growth and development.

· Conducts him\herself (acts and   dresses) professionally at all times; sets standards for all associates.

 

Communication

· Understands and communicates the StepStone   Mission and core values 

· Expresses ideas and conveys   information clearly, effectively, and professionally.

· Actively listens to others.

· Conveys company information,   decision, or problems to appropriate parties on a timely basis.

· Works to resolve disagreements and is   respectful of peers and co-workers.

Requirements

· Must have a comprehensive knowledge of all hotel departments and functions.

· Must have good mathematical and   computer skills.

· High school education required. Relevant training and experience and additional education preferred.

· CPR and first aid training preferred.

· Additional language ability preferred.


Physical Requirements 

· Minimum lifting of 20 pounds.

· Pushing, bending, stooping, upward reaching, manual dexterity.

· Hearing, writing, typing.

· Minimum pulling of 20 pounds.

· Other duties may be assigned.

Salary Description
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