Front Desk Receptionist (Temporary ASAP)

Join our team at Homewood Suites by Hilton Destin, a new hotel located just a 5-minute walk from the stunning white sand beaches along the scenic Emerald Coast Parkway. Our prime location puts you steps away from Henderson Beach State Park and the thrilling Big Kahuna's Water & Adventure Park. At Homewood Suites, we're more than just a place to work - we're a community that celebrates diversity, inclusion, and growth. Experience the perks of working with us, including complimentary on-site parking, generous paid time off, flexible holiday programs, and the GoHilton employee travel program. 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. We are looking for a customer service pro to join our team at the Homewood Suites by Hilton in beautiful Destin, Florida! As our Front Desk Agent, you will 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.
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.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Salary Range: $16.00 - $17.00 Hourly
Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? 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 Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through 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. 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.