• Fort Lauderdale, FL
    7 days ago

    Job Description

    We're People People. Are you?

    We're Sonesta International Hotels-the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. (and growing fast ).

    With a dynamic mix of full-service and focused hotels across major cities, our diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties means we're everywhere our guests need us to be.

    But here's the thing-we're not just in the business of hotels, we're in the business of people. We bring service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and create experiences that genuinely connect-delivering quality, value, and memorable stays across 1,000+ properties in eight countries (and counting).

    What this role is all about

    We are looking for a friendly and professional Front Desk Agent to join our hotel team! In this role, you will be the first point of contact for our guests, handling check-ins, check-outs, reservations, and guest inquiries with efficiency and a positive attitude. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in delivering excellent customer service, and is looking to grow within the hospitality industry. If you are organized, dependable, and have strong communication skills, we'd love to hear from you!

    What you'll be doing

    • Greet and check in/out hotel guests promptly and professionally, ensuring a smooth and welcoming arrival and departure experience
    • Process all payments accurately, including cash, credit cards, and deposits, following hotel accounting procedures and securing assigned cash bank
    • Handle guest inquiries, reservations, cancellations, and requests via phone or in-person with excellent customer service and attention to detail
    • Promote hotel services and upsell room upgrades when possible to maximize guest satisfaction and revenue
    • Respond to guest complaints and resolve issues promptly, utilizing service recovery strategies to ensure complete guest satisfaction
    • Maintain effective communication with management and other departments to ensure guest needs are met and special requests are fulfilled
    • Perform additional front desk duties, such as issuing safe-deposit boxes, concierge services, and assisting with special guest needs

    The essentials

    • High school diploma or equivalent required; some college or hospitality training preferred
    • Minimum of 1 year of front desk or customer service experience in a hotel or similar environment
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; fluency in English required (additional languages a plus)
    • Strong computer skills with the ability to operate property management and reservation systems
    • Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with a professional and customer-focused attitude

    Anticipated Pay Range & Additional Job Information

    How we reward you

    At Sonesta, we know showing up for our guests starts with showing up for our people. That means supporting your health, your financial future, and everything in between.

    Here's a snapshot of what we offer:

    • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
    • Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match
    • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
    • Paid Vacation & Sick Time
    • Paid Parental Leave
    • Company-Paid Life Insurance
    • Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
    • Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
    • Educational Assistance
    • Sonesta Hotel Discounts (yes, you'll want to use these ️)
    • Additional Perks & Employee Discounts

    Our Commitment to You

    Sonesta is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    Before You Apply

    To be considered, please complete the full application in addition to submitting your resume. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationFort Lauderdale, FL

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Skillsunmatched
    • Credit Cardsunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • English Languageunmatched
    • Franchise Managementunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Hospitalunmatched
    • Hospitality and Tourismunmatched
    • Hotel Industryunmatched
    • Insuranceunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Property Managementunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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