Front Desk Agent

About UsHyatt Place Albany opened in September 2023. Located in downtown Albany along the Hudson River, it is conveniently serviced by several CDTA bus routes and among dining and entertainment options. You can help build a passionate team that has fun, works hard, and loves one another. When you join the HEI family, you are joining one of the largest hotel management companies in the US, you receive the benefit of the HEI Loves culture where we value you, our team members. HEI Loves is dedicated to celebrating our associates by offering the most competitive compensation, benefits, and PTO programs. Our associates are also eligible to take advantage of everything from health and wellness packages and robust retirement plans to travel perks, product and service discounts, and much more.Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization! We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.CompensationSalary Range: $22.59 - $25.10 HourlyTipped/Service Charge Eligible? NoDiscretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? NoOverviewAssist guests with arrival and departure from hotel, while providing positive guests experiences.Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Greet customers immediately with a friendly and sincere welcome. Use a positive and clear speaking voice, listen to and 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 number of guests and room rate. Promote HEI Hotels and Resorts and brand marketing programs. Make appropriate selection of rooms based on guest needs. *Code electronic keys. Non-verbally confirm the room number and rate. Provide welcome folders containing room keys, certificates, coupons, and refreshment center keys as appropriate. * Verify and imprint credit cards for authorization using electronic acceptance methods. Handle cash, make change and balance an assigned house bank. *Accept and record vouchers, traveler's checks, and other forms of payment. Convert foreign currency at current posted rates. Post charges to guest rooms and house accounts using the computer. * Promptly answer the telephone using positive and clear 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 time of check out and ascertain satisfaction. In the event of dissatisfaction, negotiate compromise, which may include authorizing revenue allowances. * Field guest complaints, conducting thorough research to develop the most effective solutions and negotiate results. Listen and extend assistance in order to resolve problems such as price conflicts, insufficient heating or air conditioning, etc. * Remain calm and alert especially during emergency situations and heavy hotel activity. Plan and implement detailed steps by using experienced judgment and discretion. * Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis. * Perform any other job-related duties as assigned. Qualifications and Skills * Hotel experience preferred. * Considerable skill in the use of a calculator to prepare moderately complex mathematical calculations without error. * Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger, collect accurate information an