Overnight Front Desk Agent

Hilton Vancouver is looking for a Full-Time Front Desk Agent to join their amazing team!

Great working environment and plenty of options to move up within the hotel and company.

Full availability to work overnight shift on weekdays, weekends, & holidays .

The position pays $16.25 per hour plus incentives Benefits Paid Time Off Travel Discounts 401K with Matching and More!

We were rated #1 out of 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2019 by Fortune Magazine.

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What will I be doing?

As a Front Desk Agent, you would be responsible for greeting and registering guests and checking guests out of the hotel in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Greet guests and complete the registration process to include, but not limited to, inputting and retrieving information from the computer, confirmation of guest information and room rate, selection of rooms, coding electronic keys, promoting marketing programs, providing a welcome packet and ensuring guest knows location of room and/or has a bell person accompany him/her.
• Assist guests with check-out including, but not limited to, ensuring rooms and services are correctly accounted, using the point-of-sale system, handling money, processing credit and debit cards, accepting and recording various forms of payment, converting foreign currency, making change and processing gift certificates and cards.
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of hotel information including, but not limited to, room categories, room rates, packages, promotions, the local area and other general product knowledge and answer guest questions and inquiries.
• Use up-selling techniques to promote hotel services and facilities and to maximize room occupancy.
• Respond to guest inquiries and requests and resolve issues in a timely, friendly and efficient manner.
• Field guest complaints, conduct research and resolve and negotiate solutions for guest satisfaction.
• Receive, input, retrieve and relay messages to guests.
  

What are we looking for?

EDUCATION
High School graduate or equivalent required
4 year college degree preferred with emphasis on foreign languages.

EXPERIENCE
1 - 2 years of prior guest service experience are preferred. Prior hospitality experience also preferred.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES
CPR Certification and/or First Aid Training preferred.

GROOMING/UNIFORMS
All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance. Specific uniform guidelines and/or
required articles of clothing will be explained to you as a part of the orientation process.

OTHER
Additional language ability preferred.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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  Considerable skill in the use of a calculator to prepare moderately complex mathematical calculations without error.
  
  
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  Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger, collect accurate information and resolve conflicts.
  
  
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  Ability to read, listen and communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
  
  
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  Ability to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system.
  
  
  

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

• Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
• Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
• Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
• Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
• Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

• Quality
• Productivity
• Dependability
• Customer Focus
• Adaptability

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision "to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!