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Front Desk Agent

Northwood Hospitality
Charleston, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 2/9/2025 CLOSED ON 5/4/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front Desk Agent position at Northwood Hospitality?

Job Summary : Provides professional, attentive, and efficient service to guests throughout the entire check-in and check-out process in order to exceed guests' expectations.

Job Duties

  • Welcomes every guest on arrival at the hotel in a professional manner, executing all brand standards during the check-in process.
  • Registers guests to the hotel, verifying reservation, address and credit information and then assigns rooms.
  • Books reservations for guests that call or approach the front desk.
  • Accepts payments. Processes cash and credit card transactions according to established policies and procedures.
  • Maintains a house bank. Prepares accurate report of receipts and makes daily deposit.
  • Checks guests out of the hotel at the completion of their stay.
  • Responds to guests' requests promptly. Promotes hotel's services, facilities and outlets and provides guests with directions and information on local attractions and restaurants.
  • Resolves minor guest complaints promptly and professionally. Follows up to ensure guest satisfaction. Informs supervisor of major issues.

Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous customer service experience
  • Skills & Abilities

  • Excellent verbal communication skills
  • Strong customer service focus
  • Detail oriented
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Basic computer and math skills
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time, reach, grasp, walk, hear, see, talk and perform repetitive motions
  • Ability to push, pull, carry, lift or otherwise move up to 10 lbs.
  • Benefits :

  • 401k after 90 days, fully vested, company match to 3%
  • Medical (3 plan choices)
  • Dental (2 Plan choices)
  • Vision
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Awesome Paid Time Off policy
  • Northwood Hospitality Discounts
  • EEO and ADA Statements

    Planters Inn is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and inclusive culture. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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