Front Desk Agent - Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square
Front Desk Agent - Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square
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Job Description
The Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square is searching for a Front Desk Agent.
This is an excellent opportunity for anyone who would like to start their hospitality career!
The 282 rooms property isperfectly located in the heart of Seattles vibrant Downtown Pioneer Square steps from King St. Station and surrounded by exceptional dining nightlife and iconic venues like the Seahawks and Mariners stadium.
Our Team Members love being a part of our award-winning culture. From a friendly workplace environment to competitive health benefits career growth opportunities and our Go Hilton travel discount program. In addition we offer free meals during shifts and discounted parking on property.
- Classification: Full-time
- Shift Pattern: Union position must have flexible/open availability for any AM/PM shifts weekends and holidays are required.
- Pay Rate: Starting wage will be $25.59 plus incentives after 90 days of employment the wage will increase to $28.43 per hour.
What will I be doing
A Front Desk Agent is responsible for greeting and registering guests and checking guests out of the hotel in the hotels continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
- Greet guests and complete the registration process to include but not limited to inputting and retrieving information from the computer confirmation of guest information and room rate selection of rooms coding electronic keys promoting marketing programs providing a welcome packet and ensuring guest knows location of room and/or has a bell person accompany him/her.
- Respond to guest inquiries and in a timely friendly and efficient manner.
- Provide driving and/or walking directions to guests to local destinations.
- Ensure a high level of product knowledge of the hotel including but not limited to directions hours of outlet operation hotel services hotel events and local and community events and attractions.
- Assist fellow team members and other departments wherever necessary to maintain positive working relationships.
- Provide or obtain accurate information.
- Assist guests with luggage storage.
EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans
Since being founded in 1919 Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today Hilton remains a beacon of innovation quality and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision Mission and Values. Specifically we look for demonstration of these Values:
- Hospitality - Were passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
- Integrity - We do the right thing all the time.
- Leadership - Were leaders in our industry and in our communities.
- Teamwork - Were team players in everything we do.
- Ownership - Were the owners of our actions and decisions.
- Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline.
In addition we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:
- Quality
- Productivity
- Dependability
- Customer Focus
- Adaptability
What will it be like to work for Hilton
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations service amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!
The Benefits Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking#1 Best Company To Work For in the U.S.
We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment thanks to innovative programs and benefits. Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Low-cost Medical Insurance coverage only $40 a monthfor you and your family. Work only 65 hours in the month to be eligible.
- Vision dental life and disability insurance
- Mental Health Resources
- Paid Vacation Time accrue up to 40 hours of vacation in your first year.
- Sick Time earn 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours you work
- Holiday Pay
- Go Hilton travel discount program: 110 nights of discounted travel per calendar year.
- Contribution per hour paid to a pension plan.
- Debt-free education:Access to a wide variety of educational credentials(ex. college degrees high school completion English-language learning digital literacy professional certificates and more)
- Career growth and development
- Team Member Resource Groups
- Recognition and rewards programs
- Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay
Other Compensation
- Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
- Complimentary meals in the Team Member Restaurant while on shift
- Complimentary use of on-site fitness facility outside of working time
- Monthly reimbursement of up to $50 for public transportation for the purpose of commuting to work
Front Office Upselling Incentive Program Commission based program paid out monthly and is based on upsell generated revenue. Revenue is calculated as time of guest check-out. Upsell revenue includes room type upgrades early check-in fee late check out fees and late cancellation fees. Commission is calculated as follows:
- $1-$399 earns 5% commission
- $400-$999 earns 10% commission
- $1000 or more earns 15% commission
Hilton Honors Incentive program paid out monthly and is based on signing up non-members for our loyalty program earning $5 per enrollment.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
