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Front Desk Agent

AccorHotel


Job Location:

New Orleans, LA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 1 September 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 29 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

  • Process guest registrations check-ins check-outs room assignments and key issuance efficiently accurately and courteously.
  • Coordinate guest room billing settle guest accounts and adhere to all cashiering credit and financial procedures.
  • Block and assign rooms in the PMS ensuring designated room requirements preferences and special requests are communicated and followed through.
  • Communicate hotel services amenities outlets hours of operation promotions and special offerings clearly and confidently to guests.
  • Maintain complete knowledge of guest room types layouts bed configurations décor appointments locations and applicable room rates and packages.
  • Maintain awareness of daily house count room availability expected arrivals and departures VIPs special requests and in-house guests.
  • Generate print review and distribute daily and weekly operational reports as required.
  • Assist other Front Office departments and operational teams as needed to ensure a seamless guest experience.

Royal Service & Guest Communications Flex Duties

  • Serve as a telephone concierge answering internal and external calls promptly and professionally while following established hotel telephone etiquette.
  • Process log and distribute incoming guest communications through email and digital messaging platforms including Kipsu in a timely and professional manner.
  • Receive document dispatch and follow up on guest requests through Royal Service management software ensuring requests are completed and guest satisfaction is confirmed.
  • Respond promptly and professionally to guest requests across all communication channels anticipating needs and providing personalized service.
  • Handle In-Room Dining (IRD) order calls utilize suggestive selling and upselling techniques and coordinate with IRD and Culinary teams to facilitate accurate and timely delivery.
  • Transition seamlessly between Front Desk and Royal Service responsibilities based on scheduled flex duties operational demands and peak activity periods.

Guest Relations & Service Recovery

  • Anticipate guest needs acknowledge all guests warmly and provide attentive personalized service regardless of operational volume or time of day.
  • Maintain positive guest relations and demonstrate professionalism discretion and genuine hospitality in every guest interaction.
  • Respond to and resolve guest concerns and complaints promptly utilizing appropriate service recovery techniques and escalating issues when necessary.
  • Document guest concerns requests and service recovery efforts accurately and ensure appropriate follow-up.
  • Build guest loyalty through personalized service recognition of guest preferences and active promotion and participation in the hotels loyalty program.
  • Maintain awareness of in-house groups meetings events VIP arrivals and other activities that may impact the guest experience.

Reservations & Administrative Support

  • Enter update confirm and process room reservations cancellations modifications and date changes in accordance with established reservation policies and procedures.
  • Enter group rooming lists as directed and coordinate with Sales Conference Services and other departments as required.
  • Assist guests with folio inquiries billing questions account adjustments and other Front Office-related requests.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and records related to guest transactions reservations requests and service recovery.

Departmental Knowledge Standards & Compliance

  • Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies service procedures brand standards and operational requirements.
  • Maintain current knowledge of all hotel facilities services outlets amenities hours of operation events promotions and daily offerings.
  • Maintain knowledge of emergency procedures including appropriate response protocols and emergency services dispatch procedures.
  • Maintain a clean organized sanitary and professional appearance of assigned work areas including the Front Desk and Royal Service Office.
  • Protect guest privacy and confidentiality and appropriately safeguard guest information belongings hotel property and financial information.
  • Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to assist with operational needs across Front Office and other hotel departments as directed by management.
  • Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications :

  • High school graduate or equivalent vocational training certificate.
  • Previous experience as a Front Desk Agent Royal Service Agent or Guest Relations role in a luxury hospitality environment preferred.
  • Computer literate in Microsoft Windows and Office of Opera Property Management System (PMS) and PBX / telephone switchboard operating systems.
  • Fluency in English (verbal and written); second language fluency (preferably Spanish) is an asset.
  • Suggestively sell and up-sell hotel services packages and In-Room Dining options.
  • Perform job functions with attention to detail speed and accuracy.
  • Prioritize organize remain calm and resolve problems/complaints using sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.
  • Work cohesively as part of a team with minimal supervision.
  • Work cohesively as part of a team with minimal supervision.
  • Maintain confidentiality of guest information and pertinent hotel data.
  • Work a flexible and varied schedule based on business levels and market demand

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


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As a pioneer in the art of responsible hospitality, the Accor Group gathers more than 45 brands, 5,600 hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations in 110 countries. While each brand has its own personality, where you will be able to truly find yourself, they all share a com ... View more

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