Front Desk Agent

Looking for a friendly front desk agent to join our team at Home2 Suites by Hilton Manhattan View Long Island City NY!

Administration

· Register and assign rooms to guests.

· Issue room key and escort instructions to Guest Service Agent or directly to guest.

· Sort and track incoming mail and messages.

· Transmit and receive messages using all communication avenues.

· Answer inquiries pertaining to hotel services, registration of guests, and shopping, dining, entertainment, and travel directions.

· Keep record of room availability and rate.

· Compute bill, collect payment, and make change for guests.

· Make, confirm, and cancel reservations via all communication avenues.

· Post charges such as room, food, liquor, or telephone to guest bill if interface is inoperable.

· Make reservation, transportation, or entertainment reservations for guest.

· Deposit guest valuables in hotel safe deposit box.

· Ability to accurately use various office software.

· Have a full working knowledge and expertise of each shift including night audit.

Support

· Must have a comprehensive knowledge of the English language to effectively communicate with guests, associates, and vendors.

· Ability to accurately report information.

· Ability to assist with various office tasks as needed.

· Ability to scrupulously follow all StepStone and hotel policies and procedures.

· Attend required meetings.

Personal Effectiveness

· Projects and assignments are completed thoroughly, professionally, and with care.

· Adjusts to high-pressure conditions and is open to change.

· Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development.

· Conducts him\herself (acts and dresses) professionally at all times; sets standards for all associates.

Communication

· Understands and communicates the StepStone Mission and core values

· Expresses ideas and conveys information clearly, effectively, and professionally.

· Actively listens to others.

· Conveys company information, decision, or problems to appropriate parties on a timely basis.

· Works to resolve disagreements and is respectful of peers and co-workers.