Reservations / Front Desk Agent - FT $21.00 hr. - Hotel

Provide prompt, courteous and efficient handling of all requests for guest room reservations, changes, and cancellations in accordance with established standards and/or scripts. Respond to and provide information on hotel services, local attractions, travel directions, etc.

At Holiday Inn® we want our guests to relax and be themselves which means we need team members to:

• Be you – by being natural, professional and personable in the way you are with people
• Get ready – by taking notice and using your knowledge so that you are prepared for anything
• Show you care – by being thoughtful in the way you welcome and connect with guests
• Take action – by showing initiative, taking ownership and going the extra mile

FINANCIAL RETURNS

• Up-sell rooms where possible according to established procedures to maximize hotel average room rate; utilize yield management strategies to ensure a full house whenever possible. Suggest alternate dates for sold-out periods.

PEOPLE

• Promote team work and quality service through daily communications and coordination with other departments. Notify sales of any group bookings.

GUEST EXPERIENCE

• Provide accurate information about the city and the surrounding attractions when asked by guests; mail hotel-specific information sheets and brochures to guests as requested.
• Respond appropriately to guest complaints. Make appropriate service recovery gestures according to established guidelines in order to ensure total guest satisfaction. Communicate any outstanding guest requests or issues to management that may require additional monitoring or follow-up.

RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS

• Process cancellations, revisions and information updates on changes; process guest reservation requests for other hotels within the reservations system.
• Book guest reservations for individuals and/or groups that are requested either by phone or from within the hotel in accordance with established standards and scripts using the hotel’s reservations system; process reservations from the sales, reservations centers or travel agencies/wholesalers. Designate and apply appropriate travel agency commissions.
• Stay abreast of current rates, rate changes and all promotions; assist in rooms forecasting. Complete daily logs according to established procedures.
• May assist with other duties as assigned such running daily reports, e.g. the cancellation, booking, or arrival reports.

• 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

• Always know what events and activities are on the day’s schedule

• Jump into other ad-hoc duties when your colleagues need your help

This job requires ability to perform the following:

• Speak and listening usually while sitting
• Use a keyboard to type in reservation information

Other:

• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests, clients and employees.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when reviewing and processing guest reservations or daily reports.
• Basic mathematical abilities are used some of the time.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job.

The hourly pay range for this role is $21.00 to $25.00. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Torrance, CA. This is the lowest to highest pay scale we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and any other benefits to eligible employees.

You can apply for this role through the link below (or through internal career site if you are a current employee).

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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