Front Desk Agent

Job Description

Job Description

Hilton Garden Inn-Buffalo Airport, 4201 Genesee Street, Cheektowaga, NY 14225

We are looking for a front desk agent to join our Team!   Our Hilton Garden Inn  is moments away from Buffalo airport and many Buffalo attractions. Find us across from Buffalo Niagara International Airport, with a free airport shuttle available 24/7 for our guests. The Buffalo Zoo and the University of Buffalo are under eight miles from our hotel. We host many events as our event space can host up to 300 guests.  The Hilton Garden Inn has 158 guest rooms/suites and we offer onsite dining at our Garden Grille & Bar where we serve breakfast and dinner.   A great stay and a great place to work.  The Hilton Garden Inn/Buffalo- Airport is one of the 50 hotel properties owned and managed by the award-winning hotel management company, Buffalo Lodging Associates.

The Front Desk Agent is the face of the hotel, and provides superior service to all guests. Responsibilities include:

• Greeting guests, complete the check- in/ check-out procedure through the Property management system while obtaining and storing pertinent information.
• Handles cash, credit card information and goods at the property
• Identifying the needs of each guest and provides relevant information regarding the hotel services and amenities, to create an accommodating environment for all. Respond to all guest requests in a timely manner.
• Taking reservations from incoming callers while providing excellence in service and inputs all information into the hotel management system.  Updates and cancels reservations in the system as requested by the guest.
• Typical Schedule : Morning shift 7 AM-3 PM, Evening Shift 3 PM - 11 PM , weekends needed.

About Buffalo Lodging Associates:

Buffalo Lodging Associates, a hotel management company based out of Canton, MA has put an emphasis on true hospitality since being founded in 1996.  While building an extensive portfolio of 50 hotels, we’ve partnered with the most respected hotel brands in the business including Marriott International, Hilton Worldwide, InterContinental Hotels Group, and Choice Hotel International hotels.  Buffalo Lodging Associates is a community of welcoming, committed, and passionate associates driven to provide a best-in-class hospitality experience and operational excellence.

Pay range: $17.00-$18.00

What You Bring:

The ideal candidate is one who embodies Buffalo Lodging’s culture and core values: Excellence, Passion, Integrity, Inclusive. For the most success in this role, requirements are as follows:

• Customer Service experience, in a hotel setting preferred.
• Hilton experience is a plus.
• High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Computer knowledge including intranet, Property management system, WORD, and EXCEL is strongly preferred.
• Must have valid drivers license, and acceptable driving history subject to company approval .

What We Offer You:

At Buffalo Lodging, we are committed to keeping our most important assets – our employees – healthy, happy and productive. To achieve this, we offer a variety of benefits including the following:

• Paid Weekly (Every Friday!)
• $17-18/hr
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Competitive 401 (k) Retirement Savings Plan with Generous Employer Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Hotel Discounts – for You, Your Friends and Family
• Wellness Programs
• Monthly Employee Appreciation Activities & Events
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program