Front Desk Clerk

Wonderful opportunity to join the 161-room Historic Hotel Blake, located in the heart of the Printer’s Row neighborhood in downtown Chicago. We have been named number 58 on Yelp’s “Top 100 Places to Stay” list, attributable to our inspired hospitality mindset. We encourage you to join our service-oriented team where we strive to provide our guests with memorable experiences, while building our individual hospitality skills toward career growth opportunities.

Pay: $18.50 hourly

Here’s why you will love It here:
• Excellent health care options, including medical, dental, and vision
• Recognition Programs and Rewards
• Travel Discounts Program
• Outstanding Paid Vacation Program and Paid Sick Days
• Employee Assistance Program that supports your physical and mental wellbeing
• 401(k) program with company match
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Employee Stock purchase program
• Numerous learning and advancement opportunities
• And more!

Responsibilities

As a Front Desk Clerk, you will be:

• Greeting guests and owners on arrival.
• Checking in/out guests.
• Generating folios and collecting payments.
• Receiving housekeeping and maintenance requests or work orders and contacting appropriate departmental personnel.
• Prepares and consistently restocks the front desk with supplies, including preparing arrival packets and area information.
• Answering phones and directing calls.
• Other duties as assigned.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Qualifications

To fulfill this role effectively, you must possess the following minimum qualifications and experience:

• Proficient English Language
• Ability to multi-task responsibilities and prioritize duties to meet organizational deadlines and demands.
• 6-month Customer Service Experience
• Open and flexible availability, including weekends and holidays.

Preferred, but not required

• Experience as a Front Desk/Guest Services Agent.
• Cash/Credit card transactions.
• Background in Resort Hospitality or related industries.