Part-Time Front Desk Agent (CWS)

InterContinental Hotels Group Plc

WA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Card Processing, Communication Skills, English Language, High School Diploma, Keyboards, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Mathematics, Multilingual, Procedure Development, Property Management, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
WA
POSTED
15 days ago

The hourly pay rate for this role is $18.40. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and many other benefits to eligible employees.

JOB OVERVIEW:

Check-in/check-out hotel guests in a timely and professional manner; process all payments according to established procedures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Welcome guests in a friendly, prompt and professional manner.

  • Register guests, issue room keys, provide information on hotel services and room location.

  • Answer phones in a prompt and courteous manner.

  • Up-sell rooms where possible to maximize hotel revenue.

  • Accurately process all cash and credit card transactions in accordance with established procedures including but not limited to posting all charges, completing cashier and other reports, preparing deposit, and counting/securing assigned bank.

  • Issue, control and release guest safe-deposit boxes.

  • Communicate any outstanding guest requests or issues to management that may require

  • additional monitoring or follow-up.

  • Respond appropriately to guest complaints. Make appropriate service recovery gestures in order

  • to ensure total guest satisfaction.

  • May routinely book guest reservations for individuals and/or groups that are requested either by

  • phone or from within the hotel; process cancellations, revisions, and information updates on

  • changes.

  • Promote team work and quality service through daily communications and coordination with

  • other departments.

  • Perform other duties as assigned including guest room tours, concierge services, special guest requests, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

High School diploma or equivalent, plus one year front desk/guest service experience. Some college preferred. Must speak fluent English. Other languages preferred.

This job requires ability to perform the following:

  • Frequently standing up behind the desk and front office areas

  • Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds

  • Handling objects, products and computer equipment

  • Use a keyboard to operate various property management and reservations systems, etc.

  • Other:

  • Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests and employees.

  • Reading and writing abilities are utilized often.

  • Basic math skills are used frequently.

  • Problem solving, reasoning, motivating and training abilities are often used.

  • May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

At IHG, we've made a promise. As one of the world's leading hotel groups, we're here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected - wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?

About the Company

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InterContinental Hotels Group Plc