Front Desk Agent | Part Time | Aloft and Element Redmond

CSM Corporation

Posted about 1 month ago

Full Time

Redmond, Washington

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Front Desk Agent is responsible for managing guest check-ins, check-outs, and reservations while providing high-level customer service. They also handle financial transactions, up-sell hotel amenities, and ensure the front desk area remains clean and compliant with safety regulations.

Qualifications

We're looking for a friendly and positive Front Desk Agent with at least one year of guest service experience, preferably in hospitality. Excellent communication skills and attention to detail are a must, along with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Job Description

Job Duties: 

·         Anticipates and responds to guests in a friendly and positive manner

·         Responsible for providing the highest level of service

·         Process check-ins and check-outs, verify billing, create reservations, and process special requests

·         Assists guests by knowing hotel property, local attractions, and hours of operation of hotel outlets and services

·         Works as a team player in meeting guests needs, and actively contributes to the efforts of other departments when necessary

·         Understands and follows the company guest service recovery program

·         Follows proper selling techniques and ensures strategies are utilized to maximize room revenues

·         Monitors room availability, follows restrictions, and all booking policies and procedures

·         Drives sales and maximizes revenue by up-selling rooms and amenities

·         Follows company procedures when handling cash and processing financial transactions

·         Responsible for proper use of all equipment and adheres to cost controls to reduce expenses and waste

·         Produces required volume of work by planning, organizing and prioritizing work duties

·         Adheres to company general work rules, department procedures and company policies

·         Attends all required department and hotel meetings

·         Maintains a clean and safe work area in compliance with company, brand, local, state and federal regulations

·         Follows all company procedures for guest/associate incidents

·         Knowledgeable of hotel emergency procedures 

 Education: High school diploma or GED required

Experience/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • 1+ years prior guest service experience required preferably in a hospitality setting
  • Excellent verbal communication skills needed
  • Attention to detail, customer focused and the ability to perform job duties in a fast-paced environment
  • Maintains predictable and reliable attendance
  • Ability to lift, push and pull up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis
  • Ability to move throughout the hotel (standing, walking, kneeling, bending) for extended periods

Rate: $22.00 USD per hour

CSM Corporation offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees, designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees. Our benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance plans, company-paid life insurance and short term disability coverage, company-paid long term disability coverage for eligible employees, 401(k) plan with company match, tuition reimbursement, voluntary benefits (critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, pet insurance, identity theft), time-off, scholarship program, generous hotel discounts and more! For benefits offered to regular part-time or on-call employees, please email benefits@csmcorp.net.    

 This document describes the general nature and level of work required of those assigned to this role. It is not intended to be an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, duties, and skills. Responsibilities may vary depending on brand/location. All associates are expected to deal with customers and co-workers positively and respectfully and perform duties safely and effectively.

 To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty/responsibility and meet all criteria under physical demands, with or without accommodation.

 This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” employment relationship. Management retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.

CSM Corporation is an equal opportunity employer who provides employment opportunities to qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other area prohibited by applicable laws and regulations.

CSM Corporation

Founded in 1976, CSM Corporation grew out of entrepreneur Gary Holmes’ first real estate asset purchase at the age of 14. Today CSM develops, manages, renovates and restores commercial, industrial, hotel and residential properties nationwide. The company has been recognized with dozens of industry awards for unique approaches to design and development, quality management and superb customer service. CSM’s current portfolio includes more than 2.3 million square feet of commercial and retail space, 4,687 hotel rooms and over 2,600 residential units across 14 states. CSM’s four decades of success are built on a company-wide commitment to treating customers and associates with integrity and respect, and for long-term dedication to its properties and host communities. For more information on CSM Corporation visit http://csmcorp.net/. CSM 2021 Portfolio • Over 2.3 million square feet of commercial and retail space • 29 hotels • 4,687 hotel rooms • Over 2,600 residential apartment units

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