Front Desk Agent

10 Days Old

Raines Co. - Your Future is Now!
Position Summary: The Front Desk Agent is responsible for greeting guests in a courteous and efficient manner, handling inquires, checking-in/out, and reserving rooms.
Established in 1988 as a family-owned business, we have grown into a fully integrated development, management, and investment company that develops, operates, and owns the world’s leading hotel brands as well as boutique hotels. Raines has maintained a family-oriented culture that believes in building relationships with our associates, with our partners and within the communities where we operate.
We offer comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits, 401K, a generous PTO program, and the opportunity to join a winning culture recognized for rewarding our best with opportunities to advance their career within the company.
Essential Job Functions
Ensures Outstanding customer service at all times
Maintains a friendly, professional, cheerful, and courteous demeanor at all times
Accurately answers inquiries from potential guests and accepts hotel reservations
Consistently resolves guest problems and complaints in an efficient manner while demonstrating a sense of urgency
Responds to telephone and in-person inquiries regarding reservations, hotel information and guest concerns in a timely fashion
Uses suggestive selling techniques to sell room nights, increase occupancy and revenue
Resolves customer issues, complaints, and problems in a quick, efficient manner to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and quality service
Allocates rooms to expected arrivals after checking the guests preferences and special requests
Builds strong relationships and coordinates with all other departments (housekeeping, maintenance, etc.)
Ensures phone calls, wake up calls and messages for guests are handled in a prompt, efficient and professional manner
Cross checks all billing instructions to ensure they are correctly updated
Handles group arrivals and pre-registers each guest
Ensures payments are made or on file for each guest and that billing is routed for groups correctly
Completes cash transactions and maintains full responsibility for personal bank
Ensures Front desk log (book or system) is read and updated
Ensures safety by following guest check-in and security procedures and reporting suspicious activity to security, manager, or MOD
Assists all departments in servicing the guests especially during high volume periods
Attends meetings as required
Experience and Education:
Experience in customer service, forward-facing, or other guest-related positions
Experience in the hospitality industry, hotels, restaurants or similar in various roles preferred
Proficient in Microsoft 365 or similar computer applications
Minimum High school diploma, GED or equivalent
Availability:
Shifts will vary: 7am-3pm, 3-11pm, and mid-shifts
Hotel is open 365 Days and on holidays
Raines is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Pre-employment background check required.
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Location:
Mt Pleasant, SC, United States
Category:
Office And Administrative Support Occupations

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