front desk agent

About the company

Hampton Inn by Hilton Beamsville is a newly built, 100-room hotel opening soon, and we are looking for enthusiastic, friendly, and guest-focused Front Desk Agents to join our team.

Your tasks

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a brand-new hotel from the beginning and help create memorable guest experiences while delivering exceptional service in accordance with Hilton brand standards.

Scope and General Purpose Greet and register guests, provide prompt and courteous service, and close out guest accounts upon completion of stay to meet Hilton brand standards of quality.

Main Duties

• Demonstrate a positive and proactive attitude and be committed to providing exceptional guest care through use of initiative and empowered decision making.
• Check in/check out guests in a friendly and professional manner ensuring accuracy of all information/billing.
• Greet customers immediately with a friendly and sincere welcome. Use a positive and clear speaking voice, listen to and understand requests, respond with appropriate action and provide accurate information such as outlet hours and local attractions.
• Complete the registration process by inputting and retrieving information from a computer system, confirming pertinent information including number of guests and room rate. Promote Hilton brand marketing programs. Make appropriate selection of rooms based on guest needs. Code electronic keys. Non-verbally confirm the room number and rate. Provide welcome folders containing room keys, certificates, coupons and refreshment center keys as appropriate.
• Verify and imprint credit cards for authorization using electronic acceptance methods. Handle cash, make change and balance an assigned house bank. Accept and record vouchers, travelers checks, and other forms of payment. Convert foreign currency at current posted rates. Post charges to guest rooms and house accounts using the computer.
• Promptly answer the telephone using positive and clear communication. Input messages into the computer. Retrieve messages and communicate the content to the guest. Retrieve mail, small packages and facsimiles for customers as requested.
• Carry out all Guest Services and cashiering duties achieving accuracy and logical work sequence.
• Close guest accounts at time of check out and ascertain satisfaction. In the event of dissatisfaction, negotiate compromise, which may include authorizing revenue allowances.
• Field guest complaints, conducting thorough research to develop the most effective solutions and negotiate results. Listen and extend assistance in order to resolve problems such as price conflicts, insufficient heating or air conditioning, etc. Remain calm and alert especially during emergency situations and heavy hotel activity. Plan and implement detailed steps by using experienced judgment and discretion.
• Promptly answer the switchboard in a friendly, caring and courteous manner ensuring messages are recorded and promptly passed on or voicemail explained/utilized in line with property and company policy.
• Be skilled in the taking of reservations and understand and apply yield management principles and selling techniques in order to maximize on Revenue Per Available Room and contribute to achieving or exceeding the department budget.
• Be competent in the use of the computer in line with laid down procedures.
• Liaise with Housekeeping and Maintenance regarding the availability of rooms in order to contribute to the smooth running of the property and the satisfaction of our guests.
• Send faxes, make photocopies, etc. as required by the guest ensuring correct charging for all business services.
• Be alert to/respond to guest needs ensuring special requests are dealt with or channeled through to the appropriate department with documentation and follow up as required in order to contribute to the

Requirements

We are looking for dependable, motivated individuals who are passionate about hospitality, enjoy working with people, and believe in teamwork.