Front Desk Receptionist (Temporary ASAP)

The beautiful Doubletree by Hilton Austin will turn 40 years old this year, but with a new renovation, she is looking better than ever. The charming property, with its Spanish Colonial design and contemporary decor, makes it a great place for guests and associates looking for an upscale work experience. Managed by HEI Hospitality, we offer an exceptional benefit package including a robust and flexible paid time off plan available to you after only 90 days. We have a choice of 4 prominent healthcare plans with options to meet anyone's needs and are available to you the first of the month after you start. Contact us soon to join our hotel family! At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. No Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? Assist guests with arrival and departure from hotel, while providing positive guests experiences. Greet customers immediately with a friendly and sincere welcome. Use a positive and clear speaking voice, listen to and understand requests, respond with appropriate action and provide accurate information such as outlet hours and local attractions.

Complete the registration process by inputting and retrieving information from a computer system, confirming pertinent information including number of guests and room rate. Promote HEI Hotels and Resorts and brand marketing programs. Handle cash, make change and balance an assigned house bank. *Post charges to guest rooms and house accounts using the computer.

Promptly answer the telephone using positive and clear communication. Input messages into the computer. Retrieve messages and communicate the content to the guest. Retrieve mail, small packages and facsimiles for customers as requested.

Close guest accounts at time of check out and ascertain satisfaction. Field guest complaints, conducting thorough research to develop the most effective solutions and negotiate results. Listen and extend assistance in order to resolve problems such as price conflicts, insufficient heating or air conditioning, etc.

Remain calm and alert especially during emergency situations and heavy hotel activity. Hotel experience preferred.

Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger, collect accurate information and resolve conflicts.

Ability to stand and move throughout front office and continuously perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Ability to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, customers and patrons.

HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!

For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dentalprograms through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well asVision insurance programsthrough EyeMed.Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off.For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.