PT Front Desk Agent

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

From our dazzling location in the heart of Miami, we offers both our staff and our guests a hip, cutting-edge experience in the world of hotels as theater. We have an exciting job opportunity to join our Front Desk team as a PT Front Desk Agent at Hyde Midtown, Miami. JOIN THE ENNISMORE FAMILY TODAY!

Job Description

Job Purpose :

Under the general guidance of the Front Desk Manager and Front Office Manager, perform all duties connected with arriving and in-house guests, ensure that all our regular and VIP guests receive high quality, personalized service, an Engaging, Dynamic Guest Experience and maintain our guest recognition program

Duties & Functions :

• Actively welcome, greet and check guests in
• Inform guests with savvy knowledge of hotel, its services, the city, and local ‘happenings’
• Ensure all requests are dealt with accurately and they receive the appropriate service, attention and follow up
• Differentiate between guest types and handle them in the appropriate manner; guests with confirmed or claimed reservation, walk ins, VIP guests, groups, etc.
• Follow up on all arrivals using the prescribed procedure, modification of registration cards, special requests, rate changes, room changes and account inquiries, reservation inquiries
• Deal with all guest requests, accidents and / or thefts promptly, no later than within a 20 minutes response time, record all matters in HotSos or hotel specific recording process
• Update and maintain the reception hand over book, pass on all guest feedback to the Manager on duty so appropriate action may be taken
• Ensure guest privacy and security, any confidential guest information is not disclosed and processes are aligned with Ennismore confidentiality standards
• Ensure the correct procedure and policy standards are adhered to
• Ensure all necessary supplies are available for the front desk, manage par stock and order supplies
• Comply with hotel credit policy as it relates to cash payments; credit card payments; account to company; voucher payment; third party payment, international currency, etc.
• Encourage up-selling in order to maximize rates
• Ensure work areas are cleaned and maintained at all times

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

To be aware of and ensure constant compliance with all necessary operational policies including :

Health and Safety

SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the company.

Attend mandatory meetings including divisional meetings, staff meetings, etc.

OTHER DUTIES

Assimilate into the company’s culture through understanding, supporting and participating in all the company elements. Demonstrate working knowledge of the service standards.

Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by the company from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position.

Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the property.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required when performing work duties that may have the potential of risk to your health or safety. The restaurant will provide the required PPE. Team members will be trained in the proper use and care of any assigned PPE. It is your responsibility to report defective, damaged or lost PPE, or equipment that does not fit properly, to your Manager.

Requires ability to lift large and heavy packages and boxes and to the ability to load and unload small and large boxes as needed. Must have ability to safely lift minimum of 50 lbs. without assistance and to push and pull up to 150 lbs. with appropriate equipment.

GROOMING / UNIFORMS

All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance. Specific uniform guidelines and / or required articles of clothing will be explained to you as a part of the orientation process.

OTHER

Additional language ability preferred.

Qualifications

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.