Front Desk Agent (Full-Time) | InterContinental Miami Downtown

Front Desk AgentAs the world's largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand. Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs. Inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world.At InterContinental Hotels & Resorts® we want our guests to feel special, cosmopolitan and In the Know which means we need you to:Be charming by being approachable, having confidence and showing respect.Stay in the moment by understanding and anticipating guests' needs, being attentive and taking ownership of getting things done.Make it memorable by being knowledgeable, sharing stories and showing your style to create moments that make people feel special.A Shining Star Among Downtown Miami Hotels, the InterContinental Miami features the city's premier accommodations, convention, and meeting facilities. Overlooking sparkling Biscayne Bay, we provide a secure, inviting environment in a well-established area of the city. Priding ourselves on being ONE GREAT TEAM and honored as one of the TOP WORKPLACES of South Florida by the Sun Sentinel for the ninth year.Your day to day:Offer an enhanced experience to every guest upon checking in.Be the warm welcome that kicks off a memorable guest experienceAcknowledge IHG Rewards Club members and returning guests, in person or on the phoneTake and manage guest bookings, up-selling opportunities and telling them about ways to improve their stayHandle cash and credit transactionsStart every stay right by swiftly checking guests in and out - take IDs, hand out room keys, and control and release safety deposit boxesStay one step ahead of guests' needs – record and act on their preferences, and handle their messages, requests, questions and concernsBe a trusted contact for all guests. Help them with anything from bill issues to local knowledge, and loop in management when necessaryStay safe all the time. Following our safety procedures, you'll report all incidents and wear any protective gear neededTake pride in your appearance and place as a brand ambassadorAlways know what events and activities are on the day's scheduleJump into other ad-hoc duties when your colleagues need your helpWhat we need from you:Communication skills - guests will need to come to you with concerns as well as compliments, so you'll be easy to talk toYour problem-solving skills will turn issues into opportunities so every guest leaves with great memoriesFluency in the local language - extra language skills would be great, but not essentialLiterate and tech-savvy - you'll need a good grasp of reading, writing, basic maths and computersFlexibility - night, weekend and holiday shifts are all part of the jobYou'll have a high school diploma or qualification. A college or university degree would be a bonus, but not essentialExperience - ideally you'll have spent at least one year in a front desk or guest service positionStrength - sometimes you'll need to lift, push and pull big objects up to 50lbs (23 kg). This can involve bending and kneelingWhat we offer:The hourly pay range for this role is $19.00We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and many other benefits to eligible employees. Additionally, hotel discounts worldwide are available as well as access to a wide variety of discount programs and the chance to work with a great team of people. Most importantly, we'll give you the room to be yourself.IHG is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities/ Females/ Veterans/ Disabled.Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.