Job Summary The Hampton Inn Schenectady Downtown is looking to add an upbeat Front Desk Agent to our team to manage all aspects of hotel guest's accommodation. You will welcome new guests and issue room keys, manage reservations and provide information about rooms, rates, and amenities.
About Us
As a leader in the hospitality industry, Schahet Hotels has built a reputation based on exceptional culture and superior service. We have earned the title of “Best Places to Work” the past 3 years (‘21, ‘22, ‘23) and are excited to expand our team as we continue to grow! While a large organization, we believe culture is the forefront of our business. We refer to our shared values as RISE: Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excitement. We believe that when our team members are happy, everyone benefits!
Benefits
- Insurance
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- VPS
- PTO
- Employee Discount
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401K w/ Match
- Life Insurance
- Referral Bonus Program
Responsibilities
- Perform all check-in and check-out tasks
- Manage online and phone reservations
- Inform customers about payment methods and verify their credit card data
- Register guests collecting necessary information (like contact details and exact dates of their stay)
- Welcome guests upon their arrival and assign rooms
- Provide information about our hotel, available rooms, rates, and amenities
- Respond to clients' complaints in a timely and professional manner
- Liaise with our housekeeping staff to ensure all rooms are clean, tidy, and fully-furnished to accommodate guests' needs
- Confirm group reservations and arrange personalized services for VIP customers and event attendees, like wedding guests
- Upsell additional facilities and services, when appropriate
- Maintain updated records of bookings and payments
Qualifications
- Prior experience as a Hotel Front Desk Agent, Receptionist, or similar role
- Experience with hotel reservations software, like OnQ, PEP or Opera
- Customer service experience
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
Company Blurb We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Welcome to Schahet Hotels! -- Learn more about us, click on the link: Schahet Hotels Video