Front Desk Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

At Holiday Inn Club Vacations, we believe in strengthening families. And we look for people who exhibit the courage, caring and creativity to help us become the most loved brand in family travel. We’re committed to growing our people, memberships, resorts and guest love. That’s why we need individuals who are passionate in life and bring those qualities to work every day. Do you instill confidence, trust and respect in those around you? Do you encourage success and build relationships? If so, we’re looking for you.  

The Front Desk Specialist serves as the primary point of contact for guests, delivering an exceptional experience from check-in through check-out. This role manages folio transactions, completes daily reports, and supports the Marketing Face-to-Face team by assisting owners and guests who require additional information or help with room assignments. The Specialist also serves as a technical and service resource for the business center and resort Wi-Fi, helping ensure positive first and last impressions.

COMPANY BENEFITS:

• Matching 401K
• Growth & Developmental Opportunities
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Travel Benefits, Discounts & FREE Vacations through our ClubGo Program
• Tuition Reimbursement & Continuing Education Courses

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS

• Facilitates the overall guest experience from check-in through check- out; handles complex technical tasks including room changes, inventory moves and folio adjustments as necessary; creates and issues keys while ensuring the safety and security of all owners and guests.
• Ensures that each interaction exceeds the expectations of our owners and guest. Answer all guest inquires. If unable to respond as an expert, will identify the appropriate resort personnel to assist. Clarifies needs and reacts; accordingly, recognizing and initiating solutions to owner/guest concerns with a sense of urgency and to their satisfaction.
• Maintains and is responsible for a house bank, performs end of day reporting of receipts, and cashes owner/guest checks; calculates visit costs, verifies customer’s credit, and establishes how the customer will pay for the accommodation.
• Communicates with Housekeeping, as appropriate to expedite the cleaning of units.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience
• Must have a minimum of one year of Customer Service experience, preferably in a resort/hotel Front
• Office environment
• Bilingual a plus

QUALIFICATIONS

• A commitment to providing outstanding customer service
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Able to acquire a clear understanding of timeshare ware applications
• Basic knowledge of hardware and peripheral devices required to perform the job
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and leaders
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Capable of seeing a task through to completion
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Fluent in the English language

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. It is not intended to give all details or a step-by-step account of the way each procedure or task is performed. The incumbent is expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the department.

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