Hotel Front Desk Agent

Candlewood Suites St. Louis - St. Charles by IHG

Saint Charles, MO

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Billing, Bookkeeping, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Detail Oriented, Employee Benefits, High School Diploma, Hotel Industry, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Laundry, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Property Management, Record Keeping, Systems Administration/Management, Team Player, Telephone Skills, Time Management
LOCATION
Saint Charles, MO
POSTED
1 day ago

We're looking for a positive and professional hotel front desk agent to deliver an exceptional experience to every guest at our hotel. You'll welcome guests, manage their information, distribute their keys and room assignments, and answer any general inquiries to ensure they have an excellentstay with us. The ideal candidate has brilliant communication skills, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to guest satisfaction. If this sounds like you, please apply today! Responsibilities: • Give every guest a warm welcome, check them in, and check them out when they leave, ensuring you provide correct keys and room numbers • Perform regular bookkeeping duties: make sure hotel guest information is current and correct • Mitigate customer complaints as needed • Work with the housekeeping staff to ensure rooms are ready for new guests • Manage room bookings in-person, online, and through incoming calls, and answer inquiries about guests' needs, including questions about available rooms, amenities, room rates, special requests, and rewards programs • Greet guests warmly and professionally during check-in and check-out • Process reservations, modifications, and cancellations accurately • Assist with laundry duties as needed, including washing, drying, folding, and organizing linens • Handle guest payments, deposits, and incidental charges with accuracy and accountability • Ensure all billing and folio details are correct and clearly explained to guests • Respond to guest requests, concerns, and complaints in a professional and timely manner • Provide information about hotel services, amenities, and the local area • Handle phone calls, emails, and internal communications efficiently • Maintain accurate records in the property management system • Coordinate with housekeeping and maintenance to ensure rooms are ready and guest issues are addressed • Follow all brand standards and front desk procedures consistently • Adhere to IHG brand standards in all aspects of guest service, operations, and compliance Qualifications: • 1+ year of hotel industry experience or related job preferred • Has experience answering telephone calls and troubleshooting stressful situations • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent • Has previous experience or working knowledge of Microsoft Office and reservation management systems • Displays impeccable interpersonal, time management, organizational skills, and customer service skills • Previous front desk, customer service, or hospitality experience preferred • Strong communication and interpersonal skills • Close attention to detail, especially with billing and data entry • Ability to multitask and remain organized in a fast-paced environment • Basic computer and property management system skills preferred • Must be reliable, punctual, and able to work any shift, including mornings, evenings, overnight, weekends, and holidays, with no schedule restrictions • Strong problem-solving skills and professional demeanor Why Join Us? • Supportive and team-oriented work environment • Opportunity to grow within the hotel • Stable extended stay property with consistent business • Employee discounts and benefits are available • Respectful, no-drama workplace culture focused on accountability and teamwork Compensation: $16.75 hourly to start

• Greet guests warmly and professionally during check-in and check-out • Process reservations, modifications, and cancellations accurately • Assist with laundry duties as needed, including washing, drying, folding, and organizing linens • Handle guest payments, deposits, and incidental charges with accuracy and accountability • Ensure all billing and folio details are correct and clearly explained to guests • Respond to guest requests, concerns, and complaints in a professional and timely manner • Provide information about hotel services, amenities, and the local area • Handle phone calls, emails, and internal communications efficiently • Maintain accurate records in the property management system • Coordinate with housekeeping and maintenance to ensure rooms are ready and guest issues are addressed • Follow all brand standards and front desk procedures consistently • Adhere to IHG brand standards in all aspects of guest service, operations, and compliance

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Candlewood Suites St. Louis - St. Charles by IHG