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Job Overview
The Front Desk Agent at the Kimpton Overland Hotel Atlanta is the first point of contact for guests and clients entering the establishment. They are responsible for providing excellent customer service, managing administrative tasks, and ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience for all visitors.
What You'll be doing
Greeting and Check-In: Welcome guests, clients, or customers in a friendly and professional manner. Assist with the check-in process, verify reservations, and provide necessary information about the facility's services, amenities, and policies.
Check-Out and Payment Processing: Handle check-out procedures, process payments, and issue invoices or receipts as needed. Ensure accuracy in billing and resolve any payment-related queries.
Phone and Email Communication: Answer incoming phone calls, direct calls to the appropriate department or person, and provide information or assistance as required. Respond to emails and inquiries promptly and professionally.
Reservation Management: Manage room or service reservations, cancellations, and modifications. Ensure accurate data entry and maintain an up-to-date reservation system.
Guest Services: Assist guests with requests such as room changes, additional amenities, directions, and local recommendations. Address and resolve guest complaints or concerns in a timely and courteous manner.
Administrative Tasks: Perform various administrative duties, including managing mail and packages, maintaining the visitor log, organizing files, and ensuring the front desk area is organized and presentable.
Security and Access Control: Monitor access to the premises, issue visitor badges or passes, and ensure security protocols are followed. Collaborate with security personnel when necessary.
Cash Handling: Handle cash transactions accurately and securely. Maintain an organized cash drawer and reconcile transactions at the end of each shift.
Multi-Tasking: Manage multiple tasks simultaneously, including attending to guests, answering phone calls, handling inquiries, and completing administrative tasks.
Collaboration: Work closely with other departments such as housekeeping, maintenance, and management to ensure smooth operations and guest satisfaction.
Emergency Response: Follow established procedures for emergency situations, such as fire alarms or medical emergencies. Provide assistance to guests and staff as needed.
Skills and Abilities:
High school education or equivalent experience. Strong guest service orientation, basic accounting skills, and familiarity with hospitality industry practices preferred. Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure. Proficiency in operating a computer, calculator, phone and other office equipment. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with good organizational and efficient time management skills.
Working Conditions & Physical Effort:
Physical work is a primary part of many of our hotel and resort jobs. Physical requirements include extended standing and walking, climbing, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, kneeling, and lifting to 50 lbs. Some work is performed in an interior hotel environment with equipment and machines.
Benefits:
Benefits for Full Time employees may include:
Health, Dental and Vision Insurances
Disability Insurances
Supplemental Life Insurances
Identity Theft Protection
Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off, Vacation and Holidays
Employee Assistance Program
AMAZING HOTEL DISCOUNTS to any property in the TPG portfolio and MUCH MORE!
*Benefits vary by location*
Part-Time Benefits Also Available!
EEO/VET/DISABLED
If you require alternative methods of application or screening, you must approach the employer directly to request this as Indeed is not responsible for the employer's application
Job Overview
The Front Desk Agent at the Kimpton Overland Hotel Atlanta is the first point of contact for guests and clients entering the establishment. They are responsible for providing excellent customer service, managing administrative tasks, and ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience for all visitors.
What You'll be doing
Greeting and Check-In: Welcome guests, clients, or customers in a friendly and professional manner. Assist with the check-in process, verify reservations, and provide necessary information about the facility's services, amenities, and policies.
Check-Out and Payment Processing: Handle check-out procedures, process payments, and issue invoices or receipts as needed. Ensure accuracy in billing and resolve any payment-related queries.
Phone and Email Communication: Answer incoming phone calls, direct calls to the appropriate department or person, and provide information or assistance as required. Respond to emails and inquiries promptly and professionally.
Reservation Management: Manage room or service reservations, cancellations, and modifications. Ensure accurate data entry and maintain an up-to-date reservation system.
Guest Services: Assist guests with requests such as room changes, additional amenities, directions, and local recommendations. Address and resolve guest complaints or concerns in a timely and courteous manner.
Administrative Tasks: Perform various administrative duties, including managing mail and packages, maintaining the visitor log, organizing files, and ensuring the front desk area is organized and presentable.
Security and Access Control: Monitor access to the premises, issue visitor badges or passes, and ensure security protocols are followed. Collaborate with security personnel when necessary.
Cash Handling: Handle cash transactions accurately and securely. Maintain an organized cash drawer and reconcile transactions at the end of each shift.
Multi-Tasking: Manage multiple tasks simultaneously, including attending to guests, answering phone calls, handling inquiries, and completing administrative tasks.
Collaboration: Work closely with other departments such as housekeeping, maintenance, and management to ensure smooth operations and guest satisfaction.
Emergency Response: Follow established procedures for emergency situations, such as fire alarms or medical emergencies. Provide assistance to guests and staff as needed.
Skills and Abilities:
High school education or equivalent experience. Strong guest service orientation, basic accounting skills, and familiarity with hospitality industry practices preferred. Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure. Proficiency in operating a computer, calculator, phone and other office equipment. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with good organizational and efficient time management skills.
Working Conditions & Physical Effort:
Physical work is a primary part of many of our hotel and resort jobs. Physical requirements include extended standing and walking, climbing, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, kneeling, and lifting to 50 lbs. Some work is performed in an interior hotel environment with equipment and machines.
Benefits:
Benefits for Full Time employees may include:
Health, Dental and Vision Insurances
Disability Insurances
Supplemental Life Insurances
Identity Theft Protection
Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off, Vacation and Holidays
Employee Assistance Program
AMAZING HOTEL DISCOUNTS to any property in the TPG portfolio and MUCH MORE!
*Benefits vary by location*
Part-Time Benefits Also Available!
EEO/VET/DISABLED
If you require alternative methods of application or screening, you must approach the employer directly to request this as Indeed is not responsible for the employer's application
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Front Desk Agent position is now open for candidates interested in the Receptionist & Front office Jobs sector. This role in Atlanta offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Receptionist & Front office Jobs is a plus.