Front Desk Agent (Full Time) -IHG Army Hotels-San Antonio, TX

Job Overview: Check-in/check-out hotel guests in a timely and professional manner; process all payments according to established procedures. Duties and Responsibilities:

• Welcome guests in a friendly, prompt and professional manner.
• Register guests, issue room keys, provide information on hotel services and

room location. Answer phones in a prompt and courteous manner.

• Up-sell rooms where possible to maximize hotel revenue.
• Accurately process all cash and credit card transactions in accordance with

established procedures including but not limited to posting all charges, completing cashier and other reports, preparing deposit, and counting/securing assigned bank.

• Issue, control and release guest safe-deposit boxes.
• Communicate any outstanding guest requests or issues to management that may

require additional monitoring or follow-up. * Respond appropriately to guest complaints. Make appropriate service recovery gestures in order to ensure total guest satisfaction. * May routinely book guest reservations for individuals and/or groups that are requested either by phone or from within the hotel; process cancellations, revisions, and information updates on changes. * Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communications and coordination with other departments. * Perform other duties as assigned including guest room tours, concierge services, special guest requests, etc. Qualifications and Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent, plus one-year front desk/guest service experience. Some college preferred. Must speak fluent English. Other languages preferred. This job requires ability to perform the following:

• Frequently standing up behind the desk and front office areas
• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Handling objects, products and computer equipment
• Use a keyboard to operate various property management and reservations

systems, etc. Other: * Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests and employees.

• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often.
• Basic math skills are used frequently.
• Problem solving, reasoning, motivating and training abilities are often used.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Pay Rate: $14.74-$19.94