The Tides by the Sea is located at the South end of Seaside's historic promenade and is the closest lodging property to the beach and offers gorgeous views of Seaside Cove and surfer's paradise.
We are currently seeking a Front Desk Agent to serve as our guests' first point of contact and manage all aspects of the accommodation.
Hotel Front Desk Agent's responsibilities include registering guests, managing reservations, and providing information about rooms, rates, amenities and local eateries and points of interest.
If you have a passion for customer service and work experience in the hotel industry, we want you to join our team!
The Responsibilities of the Position:
Perform all check-in and check-out tasks
Manage online and phone reservations
Inform customers about payment methods and verify their credit card data
Register guests collecting necessary information (like contact details and exact dates of their stay)
Welcome guests upon their arrival and escort them to their rooms
Provide information about our hotel, available rooms, rates, and amenities
Provide service recovery for unexpected challenges
Liaise with our housekeeping staff to ensure all rooms are clean, tidy, and fully furnished to accommodate guests' needs
Confirm group reservations and arrange personalized services for VIP customers and event attendees
Upsell additional services, when appropriate
Maintain updated records of bookings and payments
All team members must maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance.
(Specific standards outlined at orientation.
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Assists other Front Desk personnel when needed.
Perform any related duties as requested by the supervisor/manager.
The Skills and Experience Needed:
A combination of 1-2 years of customer service and/or hospitality experience
Minimum high school education
Must have a pleasing, hospitable demeanor to engage with guests
Highly experienced working with computers, email, and hotel reservations software
Demonstrate proper phone etiquette and be courteous to everyone
Understanding of how travel planning websites operate
The Physical Demands of the Position:
Must be able to bend, squat, crouch, crawl, reach and retrieve items from overhead
Stand on a regular basis throughout the shift
Must be able to perform multiple tasks at one time and able to pay attention to sound and sight details in crowded and noisy situations
Must have the ability to keep breakage to a minimum by handling dishes, glassware, and fragile equipment with care
Other Qualifications Include:
Is able to communicate effectively with others
Is able to work effectively under time constraints
Is flexible and able to handle interruptions
Is committed to providing a memorable guest experience
Brings a positive outlook and team orientation to work
Ability to stay on task until jobs are completed
Ability to communicate in English, both written and spoken
Computer proficiency
Ability to clear a background check
At the Tides by the Sea, we create a culture of teamwork and belonging.
Our staff serves with creativity and passion.
Our associates execute unforgettable experiences and take pride in our communities.
We set new standards in hospitality.