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IHG

Global hotel company

Front Desk Agent

Full-Time
$18.40/hr
Junior
Washington, USA
In Person
Food Service & HospitalityHotel Guest Services

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent and one year of front desk or guest-service experience are required.
  • Must speak fluent English.
  • Must be able to frequently stand behind the desk and in front-office areas, carry or lift items weighing up to 50 pounds, handle objects, products, and computer equipment, and use a keyboard to operate property-management and reservation systems.
  • Communication skills are used significantly when interacting with guests and employees; reading and writing abilities are used often; basic math skills are used frequently; and problem-solving, reasoning, motivating, and training abilities are often used.
  • May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
Responsibilities
  • Check in and check out hotel guests promptly and professionally, and process payments according to established procedures.
  • Welcome guests; register them; issue room keys; and provide information about hotel services and room locations.
  • Answer phones promptly and courteously.
  • Upsell rooms where possible to maximize hotel revenue.
  • Accurately process cash and credit card transactions, post charges, complete cashier and other reports, prepare deposits, and count and secure the assigned bank.
  • Issue, control, and release guest safe-deposit boxes.
  • Communicate outstanding guest requests or issues to management for monitoring or follow-up.
  • Respond appropriately to guest complaints and make service-recovery gestures to ensure guest satisfaction.
  • Book guest reservations for individuals or groups when requested by phone or from within the hotel, and process cancellations, revisions, and information updates.
  • Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
  • Perform other assigned duties, including guest-room tours, concierge services, and special guest requests.
Desired Qualifications
  • Some college is preferred.
  • Other languages are preferred.

About the company

IHG is a global hospitality company operating and franchising a portfolio of hotel brands. The company supports hotel development, reservations, loyalty programs, revenue management, brand standards, technology, and guest services. It serves travelers, hotel owners, franchisees, corporate clients, loyalty members, and hospitality partners. Its operating model centers on a primarily franchised and managed hotel network connected through brands, distribution, commercial systems, and regional support. Teams work across hotel operations, development, revenue, technology, marketing, loyalty, finance, and owner support. Teams support coordinated daily delivery.

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