Holiday Inn is looking for a part-time to full-time front desk person. Hours for this position would be 2 days 7a-3p weekdays and 2 days 3p-11p on weekends. Possibility for more hours as business picks up.
The Role
The Front Desk is often the first point of contact and the first impression for guests. Warm, knowledgeable service and helpful guidance reassure guests they’ve made the right choice to stay with us. To deliver a great guest experience – a Front Desk Agent will check-in and out guests efficiently, and make sure they have all they need for a great stay.
Responsibilities
Welcome guests in a friendly, prompt, and professional manner recognizing IHG Rewards Club Members and also returning guests.
Check guests in, issue room keys, provide information on hotel services and room location.
Ensure required identification is taken from guests at check-in in line with local legislative requirements.
Answer phones in a prompt and courteous manner.
Answer, record, and process all guest calls, messages, requests, questions or concerns * Record guest preferences in the system.
Check guests out, including resolving any late or disputed charges.
Accurately process all cash and credit card transactions using established procedures.
Communicate any outstanding guest requests or issues to management that may require additional monitoring or follow-up.
Take action to solve guest problems/complaints using appropriate service recovery guidelines.
Follow established hotel safety protocols and procedures at all times. Immediately report any health and safety incident, security breaches, concerns, or suspicious behavior to the supervisor or manager on duty.
Requirements
Frequently standing up behind the desk and front office areas.
Basic computer skills.
High School diploma /Secondary qualification or equivalent.
One year front desk/guest service experience preferred.
Proficiency in Opera is preferred but not essential.
About KMG Hotels
KMG HOTELS was founded in 2000 and owned by Jay Koshiya and Sanjay Koshiya. Jay Koshiya is the current Chief Executive Officer, & President. Mr. Sanjay Koshiya is current Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of the company. Today, KMG owns and operates twenty one hotels, representing various franchises like Marriott, Hilton, Inter Continental Hotels Group & Choice Hotels International. KMG has opened six Marriott Premium select service hotels in the last eighteen months and has a number of exciting development projects in the pipeline. KMG Hotels is a company committed to growth by exceeding the expectations of our associates, guests and partners. We strive to create an environment where all associates are valued and respected, and where doing it the “right way” takes precedence over doing it the “easy way.” We aspire to be the industry leader in proactively setting standards of excellence in acquisitions, development, ownership and management. Our growth is built on honest business practices, a strong commitment to our associates, progressive sales practices and a dedication to providing well maintained hotels. Hard work, commitment and the spiritual strength of the KMG family have been the building blocks of the KMG Hotels brand. As a premier lodging company that now employs over 800 plus associates, KMG Hotels provides increasing financial strength and stability to our stakeholders—namely our guests, associates and owners.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Customer Service
Industries
Hospitality
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