Front Desk Agent - AM Shift
Front Desk Agent - AM Shift
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Job Description
Hourly Compensation: $25.00
(This is a fixed hourly wage rate. No wage range exists).
BENEFITS
- Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision after 30 days of employment with free Back Joint Care Program
- Free Short-Term Disability (up to $750 per week). Long-Term Disability at cost (up to $10K/month) after 30 days of employment
- Free Basic Life Insurance Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Plan after 30 days of employment (1.5 times of annual salary)
- Paytient Healthcare Spending
- 401k after 30 days of employment with company match (100% of salary deferrals up to the first 3% and 50% of salary deferrals on next 2%)
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan (accrue from day one at a rate of 0.061 hours per regular hour worked use on 91st day of employment)
- Voluntary Life Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Plan
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Travel Assistance Program
OTHER BENEFITS
- Hotel discounts at 10000 global destinations (nightly rates as low as $45)
- Parking: Discounted parking in hotel garage ($7/day or $140 monthly pass)
- 50% subsidy for public transportation expenses
- Referral program of $250 per successfully referred new hire
- Complimentary cafeteria meals
- Monthly employee appreciation events
- Employee Exercise Room
- Community Service Events
WHY THE RENAISSANCE SEATTLE HOTEL
Were you always the curious kid that opened every cabinet peeked behind every door and never passed up the opportunity to ask why If that sounds like you then the Renaissance is the place for you! Here at the Renaissance Seattle we welcome you to bring your personal style to every experience and interaction and encourage the curiosity and the why in you. If youve got authentic style a natural curiosity and a warm way with people then come live the Renaissance way. live life to DISCOVER. If youre passionate about your neighborhood always looking to explore places one wouldnt find in a travel guide and love making new and exciting discoveries then the Renaissance Seattle is the right place for you to shine explore and grow! The Renaissance isnt just a place to spend the night its a place with style just as unique and adventurous as yours. Were not just looking for anyone Were looking for YOU!
Where do you want your career to go Its up to you. A lifer in your discipline great we know you will perform exceptionally every day. Would you like to explore other disciplines at some point There is no better opportunity than this one. You are striving to be a Supervisor Front Office Manager Director of Rooms or more Well support you all the way.
ABOUT OUR MANAGEMENT COMPANY
- The R.C. Hedreen Company is Seattles pre-eminent hotel developer. R.C. Hedren Co. built the Hilton Crowne Plaza Renaissance Grand Hyatt Hyatt at Olive 8 Hyatt Regency and more to come.
- Ownership is also the management company No red tape
- The company values longevity half of our team has been with us 5 years
ABOUT OUR HOTEL
- 4th largest hotel in Seattle
- Stable operation hotel has never been sold
- Never closed during the pandemic even though about 30 other hotels in Seattle were closed for more than 1 year
- Although we had to lay-off 90% of our staff at the beginning of the pandemic we brought the majority of them back. Our people are very loyal to the hotel & were waiting for our call to return.
- Hotel review rating on Marriott website is higher than other Seattle Marriott full-service sister hotels including W-Hotel Westin Marriott Sheraton
JOB SUMMARY
We areseeking a Renaissance Front Office Agent to work the A.M. shift to use their passion for discovery to add creativity and originality to the way they deliver unique and personalized experiences to our guests as they are checking in or checking out. This position reports to the Front Office Manager and the primary responsibilities are listed below to include and are not limited to the following:
- Cultivate and Maintain Guest Relations
- Welcome and acknowledge each and every guest with a smile as you check our guests in and as you check them out
- Engage guests in conversation regarding their stay property services and area attractions/offerings
- Anticipate guests needs including using cues to uncover their passions asking questions of to better understand their needs and watching/listening to preferences to surprise and delight them whenever possible
- Address guests service needs and special requests in a professional positive and timely manner
- Assist individuals with disabilities such as but not limited to assisting visually audio or physically when requested or needed
- Collaborate with and contact appropriate individual or department to deliver and exceed our guests needs (e.g. Bell-person Front Desk Housekeeping Engineering Security/Loss Prevention etc.) as necessary to resolve guest call request or issue
- Manage and secure bank
- Print credit check report review status of each account and follow up on accounts beyond approved credit limits
- Receive and record wake-up call requests and deliver to appropriate department
- Follow property specific procedures for handling emergency situations (e.g. evacuations medical emergencies natural disasters)
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or GED
- 1 year experience in the guest services front desk or related field
- Must be able to write type and verbally communicate clearly and proficiently in English and while delivering customer service and utilizing computer systems
- Proficient computer skills
- Ability to de-escalate dynamic situations
- Ability to perform job duties while demonstrating customer service skills in a fast-paced high-volume environment
OTHER INFORMATION
Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process including background check
Renaissance Seattle is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Renaissance Seattle does not discriminate on the basis of disability veteran status or any other basis protected under federal state or local laws. Consistent with these obligations Renaissance Seattle also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs observances and practices.
Washington State is an at-will state and as such both employer and employee reserve the right to terminate employment at any time with or without notice or cause except as otherwise provided by law.
Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified and are subject to reasonable adaptations at any time as the company requires. This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in the employers sole discretion.For inquiries regarding this specific job posting please e-mail us at .
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
