Front Desk Agent - Full service hotel

Location New Haven Hotel Located in downtown New Haven and just steps away from the prestigious Yale University, the Omni New Haven @ Yale University surrounds you with luxurious comfort and unparalleled service. The Omni Hotel stands out within New Haven’s skyline. Enjoy breathtaking views from our guest rooms or John Davenports Restaurant located in the 19th floor overlooking the Yale Campus. Come join our award winning team at the only 4-diamond hotel in New Haven where you’ll experience a rewarding and fostering work environment! Job Description 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 Guest Services, Bell-Door and Sales 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 Perform night audit function as needed 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 A bility to clearly and pleasantly communicate both verbally and in writing in English with guests, management and co-workers, both in person, ia email 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 Degree in a related course of study. Preferably hospitality Previous hotel front desk experience is required Previous cashiering experience is preferred Availability to work all shifts, weekends & holidays Fluency in a foreign language is preferred Previous guest relations training is preferred Flexible availability to work all shifts to include overnights as needed End of Job Description #IND123 Job LocationsUS-CT-New Haven Posted Date6 hours ago(10/16/2024 3:16 PM) Requisition ID 2024-115574 of Openings 2 Category (Portal Searching) Front Office Operations