Skip to main content
Tallo logoTallo logo

Find Jobs

Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location

Skip to job details

Back to Results

Apply for this opportunity

To apply for this job, you'll continue to an external website or email application.

Aloft Hotel Portland Maine

Front Desk Agent **$500 Sign-On Bonus!! - see below for details**

Job Description

Overview:

The Front Desk Agent is responsible for assisting guests with check-in and check-out, answers and processes all phone calls received, plus handles all special requests for services or information, in accordance with standard policies and procedures.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction. Anticipate guests needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day. Maintain positive guest relations at all times. Resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction. Maintain complete knowledge at all times of: a) all hotel features/services, hours of operation. b) all room rates, special packages and promotions. c) daily house count and expected arrivals/departures. d) scheduled daily group activities. Obtain assigned bank and ensure accuracy of contracted monies. Keep bank secure at all times. Answer department telephone within 3 rings, using correct greeting and telephone etiquette. Process all guest check-ins. Verify registration card information with the guest. Obtain back-up information for guest credit/payment method and input into system; collect cash when designated. Direct Bell Person to escort guest and transport their luggage to the room. Handle overbooked or walked in guests. Accept and record wake-up call requests. Monitor, send and distribute guest faxes. Communicate pertinent guest information to designated departments/personnel (i.e., special requests, amenity delivery). Resolve discrepancies on the room status report with Housekeeping. Match the bucket check to in-house guest ledger report; report discrepancies to Manager. Process all check-outs. Process adjustment vouchers, paid-outs, correction vouchers, miscellaneous charges.

Education and Experience:

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED). One year previous experience in a similar position in a hotel. Basic computer skills required. Crestline Hotels & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or disability status. Crestline Hotels & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or disability status.

•Newly hired associates will receive $250 on their first paycheck, and an additional $250 after 90 days of employment in good standing

Job Type:
Full-time Pay:

From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Free parking Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance

Experience:

hotel: 1 year (Required)

Language:

English (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Portland, ME 04101 (Required)

Work Location:

In person

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) Plans
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance

Career Insights for Hotel Desk Clerk

See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.

Scorecard

Based on Maine data

Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?

Were these scores useful?

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.

$33,921 / year median in Maine

Explore Career