Front Desk Agent

Embassy Suites by Hilton Jacksonville Baymeadows is looking for an attentive, engaging, and service-oriented Front Desk Agent to join our team! As Front Desk Agent you will represent the hotel to the guest throughout all stages of the guest's stay.  This position is responsible for performing the activities of the front desk including reservations, guest services, and telephone calls.  The ideal Front Desk Agent will be incredibly friendly, customer centric, love to smile and have knowledge of the local area. Benefits 

• Health, vision and dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Vacation and Sick Pay
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral Program
• Opportunities for Advancement 
• Hotel Discounts for you, your friends and family
• Access to our Talent team to help you reach your career growth goals

Responsibilities 

• Uses suggestive selling techniques to sell rooms and to promote other services of the hotel and upsells hotel rooms according to hotel standard procedures.
• Follows all guidelines in regard to guest service, including, but not limited to check-in, reservations, check out, special requests and pre-registration
• Respond promptly to any guests’ inquiries or complaints in a friendly manner and offer alternate solutions if guest demand cannot be met 
• Demonstrate commitment to servicing the guest by being hospitable and accommodating 

Qualifications

• One year of hospitality experience required
• PEP experience preferred
• Experience handling cash and credit card procedures 
• Attention to detail 
• Ability and flexibility to work various shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.