Front Office - Front Desk Agent

What You Will AccomplishThe Front Desk Guest Services Agent creates a positive experience for all guests by delivering professional and pleasant service. You are responsible for ensuring that the check-in and check-out processes are smooth and efficient and are also responsible for performing other Front Office responsibilities. Our jobs aren't just about giving guests a smooth check-in and check-out. Instead, we want to build an experience that is memorable and unique. Our Front Desk Guest Service agent takes the initiative to deliver a wide range of services that guide guests through their entire stay. Their role goes beyond the traditional front desk to take ownership of the guest experience in the main areas of the hotel with a "guest first" mindset. They are empowered to move about their space and do what needs to be done. Whether processing operational needs, addressing guest requests, completing reports, delivering quality meals, or sharing the highlights of the local area, the Front Desk Guest Services Agent makes transactions feel like part of the experience.What You Will BringPrimary Responsibilities/Essential Functions:Greet all guests with a warm welcomeCheck guests in and out of rooms, as well as assigning rooms to guestsAnswers telephones and takes messages when neededMay make, confirm or cancel guest reservationsAssists guests when shuttle services are requestedComputes bills and collects payment for guestsReplenish Computer Paper SupplyAssist Night Audit team members with posting and balancing of shift workAttend all meetings as requested or assignedSpecial projects as assigned by managementGreat If you haveMust be willing to work weekends and holidaysAbility to interact with all associates and guests of the hotelMust be able to stand for an 8-hour shiftAbility to work semi-independently without direct supervision by following all Hyatt Place standardsIntermediate level computer skills and knowledge of MS Excel requiredAbility to work under minimal supervisionRead, write and speak English fluentlyMust be able to count cash and make changeAbility to communicate effectively with the public and other associatesPhysical Requirements:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, and push/pull, the employee is constantly required to hear and talk. The employee must occasionally walk, climb stairs, stand, crouch/bend/stoop, reach, smell, and grasp and lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities constantly required are near vision and occasionally required include close and far vision. Finger dexterity is required to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.