Front Desk Agent

The Front Desk provides a professional and competent image in order to provide Residents with friendly and outgoing customer service. As a key employee liaison between all guests of the community and the Residents, the Front desk supervisor must have experience in the hospitality industry, must demonstrate organizational skills, excellent interpersonal skills and strong communication. Oversees the daily operation of the Front of House operations to include the Front Desk, loading dock, package room and Roving Safety Agents. As a team member of KW PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING, you are expected to understand and support the mission statement of the company and practice our GREAT values every day. These values include but are not limited to greeting and smiling; showing respect with name recognition and eye contact; accepting the empowerment to exceed everyone's expectations and showing enthusiasm for your position and duties; being accountable to show a positive attitude and accountable for your actions; and be trustworthy in your duties and transparent in everything you do. These are our GREAT values and part of your work practices and expected as part of your daily activities while working at KW Property Management and Consulting. Job Duties and Responsibilities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Acquires and maintains current knowledge client’s community documents, policies, and procedures. Ensures life safety systems are operational and functioning and/or takes corrective action to insure the safety of the building, it’s residents, their guest and all staff. Ensures resident guest and intrusion deterrent policies are effectively followed. Provides leadership and direction to effectively manage relationships with the other business groups of the building to ensure the highest level of resident service and achievement of company and property goals and objectives. Assist with budgeting and long term planning. Schedules staff to cover the needs of the building trying to avoid unnecessary overtime. Approves all departmental schedules Manages resident’s relationships to endure resident’s retention and a high level of customer service including timely and complete resolution of resident concerns, coordinating special services, and conducting formal and informal inspections. Ability to supervise and oversee project performed by shift supervisors. Sets and adheres to the highest standards of performance and instills them in the staff by personal follow-up to insure that the service is being delivered. Responds to phone calls and correspondence in a timely, professional manner. Encourages staff to behave in a professional manner and comply with company’s safety standards. Ensure that all documents are updated and uploaded into the management support systems accurately and update accordingly. Ensure violations and work orders are processed regularly as required. Preform regular rounds of the property to insure the established safety procedures and rules are being followed by staff, residents, their guest and vendors (contractors). Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences. Physical Demands The position will be mostly indoor and will require standing and sitting throughout the day. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 30 pounds or less. The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position. Days and hours will be determine at the property level to suit the business needs of the community. This schedule may change to accommodate the business needs of the property. Required Job Experience and Skills High School Diploma Preferred; AA or BA degree in Hospitality, Property Management, or Related field is a strong plus Minimum of one (1) year related Front Desk Supervisor experience and/or hospitality training OR 3+ years of experience in a Front Desk Agent role with capability and readiness to supervise a team. Must possess strong managerial background with ability to supervise a Team Must be proficient and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications. Bi-lingual; Spanish and English may be required at some properties. Employee reports directly to the Property Manager. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Qualifications Skills Required MS Office Novice Preferred Strong work ethic Novice Problem Solving Novice Leadership Some Knowledge Behaviors Preferred Enthusiastic : Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Dedicated Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Leader Leader : Inspires teammates to follow them : Motivations Preferred Growth Opportunities : Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility Ability to Make an Impact Ability to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization : Education Experience Licenses & Certifications Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr