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Sonesta Hotels International Corporation in

Front Desk Agent

Sonesta Hotels International Corporation in, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123

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Job Description Summary The Front Desk Agent is responsible for consistently delivering results that contribute to the mission and overall success of the hotel by accomplishing performance objectives covering the front desk and is support for the Operations Manager. The Front Desk Agent serves as the point person with regard to the Front Desk technology systems and in-house guest relations during their shift. The Front Desk Agent is first point of contact and therefore represents the brand as all guests enter the hotel.

Job Description Principle duties and responsibilities (Essential Functions) Key Job Functions

Greet, register, and assign rooms to guests

Maintain adequate supplies at each front desk station

Issue room key and provide instructions to Bellperson

Maintain updated registration and key files at all times

Answer inquiries pertaining to hotel services; registration of guests, and shopping, dining, entertainment, and travel directions

Keeps records of room availability and guests' accounts

Compute bills, and collect payments

Makes and confirm reservations

Posts charges such as room, parking, food, liquor or telephone to ensure collection of revenue

Assist in reservations or PBX as needed

Build solid relationship with your Colleagues

Treat colleagues with respect and dignity

Maintain outstanding interpersonal relations with guests and co-workers

Contribute to building a positive team spirit

Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The employee is expected to work in other areas of the hotel when needed to assist operations to perform job duties not necessarily contained in this job description.

Deliver Passionate & Engaging Service to our Guests

You will be passionate and truly engaged in taking care of our guests, recognizing individual guests and anticipating their unique needs in order to exceed their expectations

You will consistently deliver our GUEST model: G reet or welcome everyone, warmly with a smile

U se eye and ear contact and guest’s name

E stablish/anticipate needs

S olve and own all requests/complaints

T hank everyone

Qualifications and Skills A candidate for this position must possess the following applicable knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to demonstrate and provide applicable examples to support his/her competency.

One year certificate from college or technical school, or three to six months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge of Opera and internet software preferred

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization

Track record of delivering exceptional guest or client experience

Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time for training and safety purposes, and when interacting with guests and associates.

Bi-Lingual communications skills a plus

Strong communication skills

Appropriate professional appearance and demeanor

Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information/Anticipated Benefits Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account with Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

Paid Vacation and Sick Days

Sonesta Hotel Discounts

Educational Assistance

Paid Parental Leave

Company Paid Life Insurance

Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance

Various Employee Perks and Discounts

Hospital Indemnity

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.

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