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Front Desk Agent Home2 Suites by Hilton American Canyon American Canyon, CA Job Details Part-time | Full-time 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Computer operation Customer communication Basic math Conflict de-escalation Windows Microsoft Office High school diploma or GED Attention to detail Property management systems (PMS) Telephone systems Multi-line phone systems POS systems

Full Job Description Job Summary:

The Brand-New Home2 Suites by Hilton in American Canyon Napa Valley is seeking Front Desk Agents for all Shifts.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Greet and welcome guests upon arrival. Execute the registration and checkout process at the front desk. Accept payment for guests accounts both at the time of registration and at checkout. Maintain a house bank and make a deposit and accurate reports of receipts daily. Cash checks and exchange currency for guests. Accurately handle cash transactions and balance a cash drawer to the given amount. Acknowledge rewards members and returning guests. Take and manage guest bookings, up-selling opportunities and telling them about ways to improve their stay. Review current days arrival reports. Check all special request reservations to ensure that the room is blocked per request, VIPs identified, billing is set up correctly, deposits are taken, and other departments are notified of room assignment. Attend all scheduled training, departmental and hotel meetings. Ensure awareness of special promotions, daily activities, arriving VIPs, Group/Conferences in house, special requests, and scheduled shuttles. Practice safe work habits and ensure safe work practices to avoid injury to self and others. Ensure all privacy and security protocols are followed as well as departmental and company procedures. Answer all calls promptly correctly transfer all calls to appropriate departments. Confer and cooperate with other departments to ensure coordination of guest needs. Logging of all guest requests and room defects in the appropriate system. Follow up with guest after the completion of requests and repairing of any defects to ensure resolution to their satisfaction. Answer inquiries pertaining to hotel policies, services, registration, shopping, dining, entertainment, and travel directions. Maintain an extensive knowledge of the hotel, its services, and facilities. Along with a general knowledge of the city where the hotel is located and its attractions. Maintain lobby cleanliness and organization. Assist in booking reservations. Assist with handling mail, packages, facsimiles, and guest items. All other duties assigned by manager or supervisor.

SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the manager based upon the particular requirements of the hotel: Assist with any guest inquiry. Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures. Report maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by direct and indirect supervisors.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities: Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language used in the workplace. Requires good communication skills, verbal, written and electronic. Considerable knowledge of complex mathematical calculations and computer programs. Must have excellent leadership capability and customer relations skills. Must be detail oriented with outstanding organizational and communication skills. Must possess basic computer skills. Must possess basic computational ability. Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy and collect accurate information to resolve conflicts. Knowledgeable about basic function of Windows OS, MS Office, PMS, PBX, Key system and POS. Self-driven and able to work independently. Exceptionally strong in issue resolution and proven analytical skills with a strong attention to detail.

EDUCATION

High school or equivalent education required.

EXPERIENCE

Experience in the hospitality industry preferred. Experience in a front desk or customer service role preferred.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person