Front Desk Agent

Hiring Rate: $20.75

Incentive Pay: Earn up to $5.00 additional per hour in incentives.

• $1,000 Hiring Bonus*

1-year previous Full Service PMS system experience or 3-years previous hotel experience is required to qualify for hiring bonus.

Hiring Bonus Payout Schedule:

• $250 after 30 days
• $250 after 90 days
• $250 after 180 days
• $250 after 365 day

Compensation: Hourly $20.75 USD

Job Description

The Seattle Airport Marriott Hotel is looking for someone to join our Front Office/Guest Services Team. This position will greet Guests, process Check-Ins/Check-Outs, make personal connections with travelers to enhance their stay and memorable experiences unique to each guest.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES

Greet customers immediately with a friendly and sincere welcome. Use a positive and clear speaking voice, listen to understand requests, respond with appropriate action and provide accurate information such as outlet hours and local attractions.

Complete the registration process by inputting and retrieving information from a computer system, confirming pertinent information including the number of guests and room rate. Promote marketing programs. Make an appropriate selection of rooms based on guest needs. Code electronic keys. Non-verbally confirm the room number and rate. Provide welcome folders containing room keys, certificates, coupons, and refreshment center keys as appropriate. Requires continual standing and movement throughout the front office.

Verify and imprint credit cards for authorization using electronic acceptance methods. Handle cash, make change, and balance an assigned house bank. Accept and record vouchers, travelers' checks, and other forms of payment. Perform accurate, moderately complex arithmetic functions using a calculator. Post charges to the guest room and House accounts using the computer.

Promptly answer the telephone using positive and clear English communication. Input messages into the computer. Retrieve messages and communicate the content to the guest. Retrieve mail, small packages, and facsimiles for customers as requested.

Close guest accounts at the time of check out and ascertain satisfaction. In the event of dissatisfaction, research and attempt to resolve problems within established guidelines; may include turning the problem over to a supervisor.

Field guest complaints, conducting thorough research to develop the most effective solutions and resolve complications such as location changes or credit issues. Listen and extend assistance in order to resolve problems such as price conflicts, insufficient heating, or air conditioning, etc. Remain calm and alert especially during emergency situations and heavy hotel activity. Plan and implement detailed steps by using experienced judgment and discretion.

OTHER JOB DUTIES

Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position.

Employees with irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel.

Upon employment, all employees are required to fully comply with rules and regulations for the safe and efficient operation of hotel facilities. Employees who violate Hotel rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS:

In addition to the performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the hotel.

• Summon guest service personnel for assistance to escort guests to their rooms as appropriate.

• Provide safety deposit boxes for guests by escorting them to the vault room, assisting the customer in opening the deposit box lock.

• Operate facsimile machine to send, receive, and log incoming transmissions. Notify guests of incoming faxes using the message function of the computer.

• Use the photocopier to make copies of items as required.

• File registration cards in room number order.

• Retrieve registration cards from the files for each checkout.

• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor such as assisting PBX operators or reservations agents.

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Considerable skill in the use of a calculator to prepare moderately complex mathematical calculations without error.

• Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact, and diplomacy to defuse anger, collect accurate information and help resolve conflicts.

• Ability to stand and move throughout the front office and continuously perform essential job functions.

• Ability to read, listen and communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system.

• Hearing and visual ability to observe and detect signs of emergency situations.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

Education:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or any other combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Experience:

No prior experience is required. Prior hospitality experience preferred.

Licenses or certificates:

No special licenses are required.

Grooming:

All employees must maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance (specific standards available).

Other:

Applicants with additional language skills are preferred.

Spire Hospitality is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer.

The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster (https://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm) and the following link is the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

FULL-TIME POSTINGS:

We offer a comprehensive full-time benefits package consisting of medical, dental, vision, pet discount program, identity theft protection, pre-paid legal support, flexible spending accounts, matched 401K, life, critical accidental or illness, short- & long-term disability, paid time off, wellness programs, wonderful hotel discounts and much more!

Spire Hospitality is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer.

The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster (https://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm) and the following link is the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

Spire Hospitality participates in E-Verify*