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What they do
A Hotel Desk Clerk provides service to customers at the front desk of a hotel. Takes room reservations, checks in guests and handles payments; answers questions and arranges for room services requested by customers.
$28,934 / year median in Illinois
Job Description
The Peninsula Chicago is seeking an Agent to join our Rooms Division team and be an integral part of our guest-focused service. Work for a luxury Five-Star Five-Diamond property in the heart of Michigan Avenue, Chicago.
Grow within a diverse multi-outlet property.
Exceptional health benefits package and 401(k) with company match.
Key Accountabilities:
Ensure proper operation of all responsibilities of Front Desk operations
Knowledgeable and fully adheres to both Peninsula and Forbes standards.
Maintain consistency in performance in accordance with both Peninsula and Forbes standards
Communicate with all departments to create a guest centric experience
Be in full compliance with Head Office database requirements
Ensure efficient operation of the Front Desk responsibilities with efficient handover
General Requirements:
2 years of Front Office experience in luxury property ideal
Knowledge of PMS/Opera and some knowledge in Housekeeping department preferred
Ability to deal with a high level of work demand and pressure, individual must have great organization skills.
Excellent command of written and spoken
English Benefits We Offer:
- 10 vacation days per year
- 9 paid holiday days per year
- 5 Chicago Paid Sick Leave days per year
- 5 Chicago Paid Leave days per year
- Complimentary employee meals
- Discounted parking
- Discounted and complimentary room nights at The Peninsula Hotels
- 50% restaurant discount
- 50% discount on spa services
- 25% discount on spa retail
- 80% company-paid medical, dental and vision coverage
- Complimentary life insurance
- Complimentary long-term disability
Retirement plan with 5% company match We are delighted to receive your resume for further consideration. As we anticipate a large number of applications, we look forward to connecting with candidates that meet our various role qualifications. To be considered for the position, you must have work authorization in the United States. The salary range for this role is $24-27 per hour.