Hotel Front Desk Agent Candlewood Suites on Fort Meade Fort George G Meade, MD Job Details Full-time $16.50
00 an hour 13 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Life insurance Qualifications Computer operation Guest relations Computer literacy Writing skills Basic math Client inquiry handling High school diploma or GED Accounting Front desk Computer skills Hotel and accommodations guest complaints handling Full Job Description Manages hotel front desk duties (check-ins, guest requests) while also performing crucial accounting and reporting tasks, balancing daily transactions, verifying guest accounts, and preparing financial/operational reports for management. Other duties may include processing laundry. Your Day to Day
- This position will check-in/check-out hotel guests in a timely and professional manner; and process all payments per established procedures.
Other duties may include processing laundry. The moment a guest steps into one of our hotels, they walk into a genuinely memorable experience. As a Front Desk Agent, you'll not only be the person they rely on to handle transactions, offer local insights, and anticipate every detail of a friction-free experience. You'll also create a warm atmosphere that makes our guests feel at home in any location. Be the warm welcome that kicks off a memorable guest experience. Acknowledge IHG Rewards Club members and returning guests, in person or on the phone. Take and manage guest bookings, up-selling opportunities and telling them about ways to improve their stay. Handle cash and credit transactions. Start every stay right by swiftly checking guests in and out
- take IDs, hand out room keys, and control and release safety deposit boxes. Stay one step ahead of guests' needs
- record and act on their preferences, and handle their messages, requests, questions, and concerns.
Be a trusted contact for all guests. Help them with anything from bill issues to local knowledge, and loop in management when necessary. Stay safe all the time. Following our safety procedures, you'll report all incidents and wear any protective gear needed. Take pride in your appearance and place as a brand ambassador. Always know what events and activities are on the day's schedule. Jump into other ad-hoc duties when your colleagues need your help. What We Need from You
- In the hotel industry we cater for our guest needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Even though a shift will be assigned, in occasions we may require working varying shifts across a 7-day period, including weekends, evenings, and public holidays. Communication skills
- guests will need to come to you with concerns as well as compliments, so you'll be easy to talk to. Your problem-solving skills will turn issues into opportunities, so every guest leaves with great memories. Fluency in the local language
- extra language skills would be great, but not essential. Literate and tech-savvy
- you'll need a good grasp of reading, writing, basic math and computers. Flexibility
- night, weekend and holiday shifts are all part of the job. You'll have a high school diploma or qualification. A college or university degree would be a bonus, but not essential. Experience
- ideally, you'll have spent at least one year in a front desk or guest service position. Strength
- sometimes you'll need to lift, push, and pull big objects up to 50lbs (23 kg).
This can involve bending and kneeling. The hourly rate for this role is $16.50 to $20.00. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision, insurance, 401k, and many other benefits to eligible employees. 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? We need people like you to make a difference and create exceptional experiences every single day. Don't just join a growing team of 370,000 colleagues across 100 countries. Let your passion shine. Innovate and collaborate around the world. Embrace your ambition. Let's Go Further Together. Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.
Pay:
$16.50
00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Experience:
Front Desk:
1 year (Preferred) Shift availability: Night Shift (Preferred) Overnight Shift (Required) Ability to
Commute:
Fort George G Meade, MD 20755 (Required) Ability to
Relocate:
Fort George G Meade, MD 20755: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person
