Front Desk Agent - MFBLA at IHG Career

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Apr, 26

Salary

19.63

Posted On

10 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication Skills, Problem-Solving Skills, Fluency in Local Language, Tech-Savvy, Flexibility, Customer Service, Cash Handling, Booking Management, Safety Procedures, Brand Ambassador, Event Knowledge, Ad-Hoc Duties

Industry

Hospitality

Description

The moment a guest steps into one of our hotels, they walk into a genuinely memorable experience. As a Front Desk Agent, you’ll not only be the person they rely on to handle transactions, offer local insights and anticipate every detail of a friction-free experience. You’ll also create the warm atmosphere that makes our guests feel at home in any location. Your Day to Day – The moment a guest steps into one of our hotels, they walk into a genuinely memorable experience. As a Front Desk Agent, you’ll not only be the person they rely on to handle transactions, offer local insights, and anticipate every detail of a friction-free experience. You’ll also create the warm atmosphere that makes our guests feel at home in any location. Be the warm welcome that kicks off a memorable guest experience. Acknowledge IHG Rewards Club members and returning guests, in person or on the phone. Take and manage guest bookings, up-selling opportunities and telling them about ways to improve their stay. Handle cash and credit transactions. Start every stay right by swiftly checking guests in and out - take IDs, hand out room keys, and control and release safety deposit boxes. Stay one step ahead of guests’ needs – record and act on their preferences, and handle their messages, requests, questions, and concerns. Be a trusted contact for all guests. Help them with anything from bill issues to local knowledge, and loop in management when necessary. Stay safe all the time. Following our safety procedures, you’ll report all incidents and wear any protective gear needed. Take pride in your appearance and place as a brand ambassador. Always know what events and activities are on the day’s schedule. Jump into other ad-hoc duties when your colleagues need your help. What We Need from You – In the hotel industry we cater for our guest needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Even though a shift will be assigned, in occasions we may require working varying shift across a 7-day period, including weekends, evenings, and public holidays. Communication skills - guests will need to come to you with concerns as well as compliments, so you’ll be easy to talk to. Your problem-solving skills will turn issues into opportunities, so every guest leaves with great memories. Fluency in the local language - extra language skills would be great, but not essential. Literate and tech-savvy - you’ll need a good grasp of reading, writing, basic math and computers Flexibility - night, weekend and holiday shifts are all part of the job. You’ll have a high school diploma or qualification. A college or university degree would be a bonus, but not essential. Experience - ideally, you’ll have spent at least one year in a front desk or guest service position. Strength - sometimes you’ll need to lift, push and pull big objects up to 50lbs (23 kg). This can involve bending and kneeling. The hourly rate for this role is $16.20 to $19.63. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision, insurance, 401k, and many other benefits to eligible employees.

Responsibilities

As a Front Desk Agent, you will handle guest transactions, manage bookings, and create a welcoming atmosphere. You will also address guest needs and ensure a friction-free experience.