Front Desk Agent

Benefits Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance to fit the needs of our employees Company Match 401K Pet Insurance for our furry friends Team Member Travel Discounts - We all need to get away sometime Great Employee Events and more Paid Leave Positioned on the corner of the beautiful Virginia Tech campus in Blacksburg, VA, the Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center, the premier meeting destination in Southwest Virginia, is seeking a Front Desk Agent to join our team. The successful individual is someone who loves people and enjoys interacting with our guests daily. They will assist in providing a welcoming atmosphere for our guests during the check‑in and check‑out process. This team member will be knowledgeable about our hotel, restaurant, and conference center operations and will provide accurate information to our guests. We have full‑time positions available. The starting pay is $15-$16.50 per hour depending upon experience. Overview The Front Desk Agent is responsible for assisting guests with check‑in and check‑out, answering and processing all phone calls received, and handling all special requests for services or information, in accordance with standard policies and procedures. Potential Career Paths Front Desk Supervisor – Front Desk Manager – Front Office Manager – Operations Manager – Assistant General Manager – General Manager – Area Vice President of Operations Key Duties & Responsibilities Resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction. Anticipate guests’ needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day. Maintain positive guest relations at all times. Maintain complete knowledge at all times of: (a) all hotel features/services, hours of operation; (b) all room rates, special packages and promotions; (c) daily house count and expected arrivals/departures; (d) scheduled daily group activities. Obtain assigned bank and ensure accuracy of contracted monies. Keep bank secure at all times. Answer department telephone within 3 rings, using correct greeting and telephone etiquette. Process all guest check‑ins. Verify registration card information with the guest. Obtain backup information for guest credit/payment method and input into system; collect cash when designated. Direct Bell Person to escort guest and transport their luggage to the room. Handle overbooked or walked‑in guests. Accept and record wake‑up call requests. Monitor, send and distribute guest faxes. Communicate pertinent guest information to designated departments/personnel (i.e., special requests, amenity delivery). Resolve discrepancies on the room status report with Housekeeping. Match the bucket check to in‑house guest ledger report; report discrepancies to Manager. Process all check‑outs. Process adjustment vouchers, paid‑outs, correction vouchers, miscellaneous charges. Education and Experience High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED). One year previous experience in a similar position in a hotel. Basic computer skills required. Crestline Hotels & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr