Front Desk Agent

Job Description
Front Desk Agent

The Embers Hotel is seeking a warm, professional, and detail-oriented Front Desk Agent to serve as the first point of contact for our guests. This role is essential in delivering a refined, personalized hospitality experience that reflects the elegance and charm of our property.

Tucked in the quaint mountain town of Blowing Rock, North Carolina, The Embers Hotel offers 36 guest rooms and suites with full-service restaurant and al fresco dining patio. Managed by Hay Creek Hotels, this boutique location embodies a fireside retreat with 4-star service in an approachable, natural setting.

Job Summary:

• Greet guests with a welcoming and professional demeanor upon arrival and departure
• Manage check-in and check-out processes efficiently and accurately
• Handle reservations, cancellations, and room assignments using the property management system
• Respond to guest inquiries regarding accommodations, dining, amenities, and local attractions
• Coordinate with housekeeping and maintenance to ensure rooms meet quality standards
• Address guest concerns promptly and escalate issues when necessary
• Maintain accurate records of guest accounts, billing, and transactions
• Uphold the hotel's standards of luxury service and confidentiality

Experience and Skills

• Previous experience in hospitality, front desk, or customer service preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with hotel management software and basic computer systems
• Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Preferred Attributes:

• Passion for hospitality and guest service
• Knowledge of the Blowing Rock area and local attractions
• Experience in boutique or luxury hotel environments

Job Benefits
Hay Creek offers an extensive benefit and incentive package, including;

• Insurance Benefit package, to include Company-funded Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness.
• Competitive Salary/Wages
• Competitive Paid Time Off Structure including Vacation, Sick, Holiday Pay, Jury Duty Leave, and Bereavement Leave.
• Standard Annual Performance/Salary Reviews
• Merit and Cost of Living Adjustments
• Complimentary Meals Daily
• Free Parking
• Employee and Friends & Family Lodging Discounts as low as forty-nine dollars per night at all HCH Properties.
• Discounts at specific property partners (NEIRA, Historic Hotels of America).
• 50% Discount when Dining at any HCH Property.
• Industry Discounts through Working Advantage (Entertainment Tickets, Hotels, Rental Cars, Outdoor Activities, Restaurants, etc.).
• Discounts at each of our Spas, Golf Courses, Fitness rooms/programs and other featured amenities.
• Supportive, open-door policy work environment.
• Work Culture that is fun, energetic and motivating.
• Employee Recognition Program - 'Delight and Surprise Dollars'
• Accelerated Career Advancement to include professional enrichment, conferences & classes, and manager in training programs.

About Hay Creek Hotels

Founded in 2005, Hay Creek Hotels was created specifically to combine the intimacy of a boutique hotel with world-class cuisine, cutting-edge technology, unparalleled guest service and the exclusive amenities of a luxury inn. At Hay Creek Hotels, our passion is to pioneer superior service and inspire excitement within the small, independent hotel sector: to "Delight & Surprise" our guests every day. These values are driven by the idea that the best hotels and restaurants are the ones that draw on the spirit, culture and character of their locales. From meticulously renovated historic properties to exciting new-build hotels, we offer some of the most unique and interesting lodging and dining destinations in the United States. Our hotels and resorts are designed to reflect their respective neighborhoods and serve as good neighbors by participating in community events and causes. Through environmentally responsible design and day-to-day management, we adhere to best practices for sustainable operations at every location.

Bringing a hyper-local focus to the hotel dining experience, the restaurants in the Hay Creek Hotels collection form deep connections with respected local farms and providers. Our chefs seamlessly integrate their regions' finest meats, seafood and produce with contemporary cooking styles and flavors. Each Hay Creek restaurant is distinguished by sophisticated yet casual ambiance and cuisine that delivers both comfort and surprise with each bite. We are not the average box hotel, and this is not the average dining experience. Dishes are created each night with the perfect balance of texture, flavor, and presentation. Farm-to-table food brings sensational seasonal menus with creative twists on old classics.