Front Desk Agent

Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa
Nestled in the scenic Texas Hill Country just minutes from downtown Austin, Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa is a premier destination for luxury, leisure, and world-class hospitality.
Our associates are the heart of our success - a dedicated, passionate team who bring to life the warmth, elegance, and service excellence that define the Omni brand. Joining our team means becoming part of a culture built on respect, gratitude, and empowerment. Here, every associate has the opportunity to grow through comprehensive training, mentorship, and career advancement within one of the hospitality industry's most respected companies.
From championship golf and award-winning dining to a rejuvenating spa and stunning natural surroundings, Omni Barton Creek offers an inspiring environment to work, learn, and thrive. If you are driven, personable, and passionate about creating exceptional guest experiences, you'll find your perfect match at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa.
Omni Hotels & Resorts is seeking a full-time Front Desk Agent, including a $500 Sign-On Bonus, for the beautiful Barton Creek Resort & Spa!
If you love hospitality, creating amazing customer experiences, and the structure and benefits that come from working with a hotel company then you will love working with Omni!
We are proud to announce that we are
ranked among the best resorts in Texas: Top 5 Resorts in the Southwest Conde Nast Traveler and Top 5 Resorts in Texas Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2024
Front Desk Agents are responsible for providing a five-star welcome and departure experience to each guest, as well as, serving as ambassadors throughout the guest's stay. Front Desk Agents make the first impression upon our guests by extending a warm welcome, providing information about the hotel and local area, and offering our full range of upscale hotel amenities and services to them. Front Desk Agents are also responsible for settling guest accounts upon check-out, resolving guest issues and completing special requests. They work closely with all hotel departments especially our Concierge, Bell-Door and Ideal Services teams.
Responsibilities
* Process guest check-ins and check-outs according to Omni's Moments of Service and Standard Operating Procedures
* Empathetically listen to guest inquiries and provide appropriate responses
* Set up accurate accounts for each guest checking in according to their preferences (room type, payment, etc.)
* Block rooms in the computer and follow through on designated requirements
* Pre-register designated guests and prepare key packets
* Communicate pertinent guest information to designated departments/personnel (i.e., special requests, amenity delivery)
* Maintain confidentiality of all guests and hotel information
* Employ attention to detail in order to ensure security of guest room access.
* Understand and execute all Omni accounting standards ensuring accurate settlement of folios, routing of charges and adjustments
* Maintain guest history files on all guests
* Accommodate room changes expediently
* Document all guest requests, complaints or problems immediately and notify designated department/personnel for resolving the situation. Follow up to ensure completion and guest satisfaction
* Issue safe deposit boxes to guests and ensure security of key
* Monitor, send and distribute guest faxes
* Generate, print and distribute daily and weekly reports
* Resolve discrepancies on the room status report with Housekeeping
* Maintain complete knowledge at all times of all hotel features/services, hours of operation, room types, numbers, layout, decor, appointments and locations, room rates, special packages and promotions.
Qualifications
* Ability to clearly and pleasantly communicate both verbally and in writing in English with guests, management and co-workers, both in person and by telephone
* Ability to accurately and efficiently input information into computer systems
* Ability to work cohesively with co-workers both within and outside of your department
* Ability to compute accurate mathematical calculations
* Ability to think clearly, quickly and make concise decisions
* Ability to prioritize, organize and follow up
* Ability to work well under pressure, dealing with many arrivals and departures within a short period of time
* Previous customer service experience
* Previous hotel front desk experience is strongly preferred
* Previous cashiering experience is preferred
* Fluency in a foreign language is preferred
* Previous guest relations training is preferred
* Must be 18 years of age or older.
Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster is available using the following link:
EEOC is the Law Poster.
Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.
If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to: View email address on click.appcast.io.