posted December 4, 2024
How to ApplyCompensation: $15.50 to $17.00 per hour
Westmont Hospitality Group
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Airport
Front Desk Agent
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
The Front Desk Agent performs pre-registration and registration duties for incoming guests. The Front Desk Agent will check guests in and out, make room reservations, and track and report room statuses and rates. The Front Desk Agent must also be available to all guests who need to report a complaint or request a service.
This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. The Hotel operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting times, and hours worked weekly.
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Greet customers immediately with a friendly and sincere welcome. Use a positive and clear speaking voice, listen to 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 the number of guests and room rate. Make an appropriate selection of rooms based on guest needs. Code electronic keys, certificates, and coupons as appropriate. Requires continual standing and movement throughout front office areas.
Verify and imprint credit cards for authorization using electronic acceptance methods. Handle cash; make a change and balance an assigned house bank. Accept and record vouchers, travelers’ checks, and other forms of payment. Perform accurate, moderately complex arithmetic functions using a calculator. Post charges to guest rooms and house accounts using the computer.
Promptly answer the telephone using positive and clear English 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.
Close guest accounts at the time of checkout and ensure guest satisfaction. In the event of dissatisfaction, research and attempts to resolve problems within established guidelines may include turning the problem over to a supervisor.
Field guest complaints, conducting thorough research to develop the most effective solutions and resolve complications such as location changes or credit issues. Listen and extend assistance to resolve problems such as price conflicts, insufficient heating, and air conditioning, etc. Remain calm and alert, especially during emergencies and heavy hotel activity. Plan and implement detailed steps by using experienced judgment and discretion. Keeps the corridors and service area neat at all times.
Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
Follows safety and security procedures and rules.
Knows department fire prevention and emergency procedures.
Utilizes protective equipment.
Reports unsafe conditions to supervisor/manager.
Reports accidents, injuries, near-misses, property damage, or loss to supervisor.
Provides for a safe work environment by following all safety and security procedures and rules.
All team members must maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance. (Specific standards outlined in team member handbook).
Assists other Front Desk Personnel when needed.
Perform any related duties as requested by the supervisor/manager.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
The Hotel may consider an equivalent combination of acceptable education and experience providing the knowledge, skills and abilities cited below, when applicable
EOE/AA/M/F/Vet Disabilities
NOTE: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee. The franchisee controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment practices, including the collection and processing of the personal data that you provide on this website, hiring, salaries and benefits. If you accept a position at this hotel you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Hilton.
How to Apply269 Room All Suite
Our Newly Renovated 269 room hotel is located in the heart of the Westshore business district with great shopping in Tampa Bay. We offer a Complimentary Full Breakfast Buffet and Complimentary Evening Reception each day.
Our hotel is only minutes from Tampa International Airport and downtown Tampa, FL. Whether visitors are in town to explore Busch Gardens®, soak up the sun at the beach, cheer on their favorite NFL or NHL team, or connect with the sea at the Florida Aquarium, our location is in perfect proximity to all things entertaining in Tampa Bay.
We have 10,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space with a brand new 2,152 sq ft 14’ ceiling event space with windows overlooking our pool.
However guests choose to spend their time, it is always enjoyable at Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore
555 North Westshore Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33609
Telephone (813) 875-1555
Website embassysuites3.hilton.com
Managed by Westmont Hospitality Group