Front Desk Agent (Hotel) Fort Meade, MD
Fort Meade, MD - USA
Job Summary
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans Transitioning Military National Guard and Reserve Members Military Spouses Wounded Warriors and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set education requirements and experience please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise this role is On-Site
Agent Front Desk (Hotel) - Fort Meade MD
Role Purpose
The moment a guest steps into one of our hotels they walk into a genuinely memorable experience. As a Front Desk Agent youll not only be the person they rely on to handle transactions offer local insights and anticipate every detail of a friction-free experience. Youll also create the warm atmosphere that makes our guests feel at home in any location.
Key Accountabilities
- Be the warm welcome that kicks off a memorable guest experience.
- Acknowledge IHG Rewards Club members and returning guests in person or on the phone
- Take and manage guest bookings up-selling opportunities and telling them about ways to improve their stay.
- Handle cash and credit transactions.
- Start every stay right by swiftly checking guests in and out - take IDs hand out room keys and control and release safety deposit boxes.
- Stay one step ahead of guests needs record and act on their preferences and handle their messages requests questions and concerns.
- Be a trusted contact for all guests. Help them with anything from bill issues to local knowledge and loop in management when necessary.
- Stay safe all the time. Following our safety procedures youll report all incidents and wear any protective gear needed.
- Take pride in your appearance and place as a brand ambassador.
- Always know what events and activities are on the days schedule.
- Jump into other ad-hoc duties when your colleagues need your help.
Key Skills & Experiences
- Communication skills - guests will need to come to you with concerns as well as compliments so youll be easy to talk to.
- Your problem-solving skills will turn issues into opportunities so every guest leaves with great memories.
- Fluency in the local language - extra language skills would be great but not essential.
- Literate and tech-savvy - youll need a good grasp of reading writing basic math and computers
- Flexibility - night weekend and holiday shifts are all part of the job.
- Youll have a high school diploma or qualification. A college or university degree would be a bonus but not essential.
- Experience - ideally youll have spent at least one year in a front desk or guest service position.
- Strength - sometimes youll need to lift push and pull big objects up to 50lbs (23 kg). This can involve bending and kneeling.
The hourly pay range for this role is $16.50 to $18.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off medical/dental/vision insurance 401k and many other benefits to eligible employees.
Who we are
We need people like you to make a difference and create exceptional experiences every single day. Dont just join a growing team of 370000 colleagues across 100 countries. Let your passion shine. Innovate and collaborate around the world. Embrace your ambition. Lets Go Further Together.
Dont quite meet every single requirement but still believe youd be a great fit for the job Well never know unless you hit the Apply button. Start your journey with us today.
Important information:
- The salary range listed is the lowest to highest pay scale we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and the range may be modified in the future. An employees pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors including relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills seniority geographic location performance shift travel requirements sales or revenue-based metrics and business or organizational needs.
- No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commission or other form of compensation allocable to a particular employee remain in the Companys sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole discretion consistent with the law.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
About Company
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