Front Desk Agent

Crestview Management

  • Greensboro, North Carolina
  • 21 days ago

    Highlights

    The Front Desk Agent is responsible for creating a welcoming experience for guests while efficiently managing check-ins, check-outs, reservations, guest requests, and general front desk operations. Process payments, maintain accurate guest accounts, and balance cash or payment transactions.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationGreensboro, North Carolina
    Websitehttps://www.columbiasussex.com

    Description

    Front Desk Agent

    Job Type: Full-Time/ Part-Time
    Department: Front Office
    Reports To: Front Office Manager

    Position Summary

    We are seeking a friendly, professional, and customer-focused Front Desk Agent to join our hotel team. The Front Desk Agent is responsible for creating a welcoming experience for guests while efficiently managing check-ins, check-outs, reservations, guest requests, and general front desk operations.

    Responsibilities

    • Greet and welcome guests in a warm, professional manner.
    • Complete guest check-in and check-out procedures accurately and efficiently.
    • Process reservations, cancellations, modifications, and room assignments.
    • Answer guest questions and provide information about hotel services, amenities, and local attractions.
    • Handle guest requests, concerns, and complaints professionally and promptly.
    • Process payments, maintain accurate guest accounts, and balance cash or payment transactions.
    • Answer and direct telephone calls and respond to guest emails or other inquiries.
    • Maintain accurate records and protect guest confidentiality.
    • Communicate effectively with housekeeping, maintenance, management, and other hotel departments.
    • Monitor room availability and assist with resolving room or reservation issues.
    • Follow hotel policies, safety procedures, and customer-service standards.
    • Maintain a clean, organized, and professional front desk area.
    • Perform other duties as assigned by hotel management.

    Qualifications

    • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
    • Previous hotel, hospitality, customer service, or front desk experience preferred.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Strong customer-service and problem-solving abilities.
    • Professional, friendly, and positive attitude.
    • Ability to remain calm and courteous when handling difficult situations.
    • Basic computer skills and ability to learn hotel reservation/front-office systems.
    • Ability to accurately handle cash, credit card transactions, and guest accounts.
    • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
    • Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and varying shifts as required.
    • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and perform routine front desk duties.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Previous experience with a hotel property-management system (PMS).
    • Knowledge of local attractions, restaurants, and transportation options.
    • Additional language skills are a plus.
    • Hospitality or customer-service training or certification is preferred.

    What We Offer

    • Competitive pay
    • Employee hotel discounts
    • HSA, Paid time off, 401(k),Dental, Vision, ETC

    How to Apply:
    Please submit your resume and then complete an in person paper application(Request to Speak to the Front Office Manager)


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