***We are currently looking for someone whom is flexible, that can do both front desk agent and driver when needed. We only shuttle to SeaWorld and back. Must have clean driving record.
About us
Travel is a journey. We help make it a joy. Starting with a warm, inviting welcome for all guests, whether traveling on business or for fun, enjoying a quick night, or relaxing for the week. We thrive on making our guests stays brighter, helping them create memories that will last a lifetime. Irresistible smiles are our specialty. We should know, we’ve been on our journey since 1952. So if you can help us spread the joy of travel to all, we’d love to give you a warm welcome to the Holiday Inn® family.
Your day to day
Right now, we’re looking for Front Desk Agents – The moment a guest steps into one of our hotels, they walk into a genuinely memorable experience. As a Front Desk Agent, you’ll not only be the person they rely on to handle transactions, offer local insights and anticipate every detail of a friction-free experience. You’ll also create the warm atmosphere that makes our guests feel at home in any location
What we need from you
Basic reading, writing, and math skills. Some prior hotel front desk experience is preferred. You may be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
This job requires ability to perform the following:
Be the warm welcome that kicks off a memorable guest experience.
Acknowledge 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.
Stay safe all the time. Following our safety procedures, you’ll report all incidents and wear any protective gear needed.
Take pride in your appearance and place as a brand ambassador.
Always know what events and activities are on the day’s schedule.
Jump into other ad-hoc duties when your colleagues need your help.
Communication skills - guests will need to come to you with concerns as well as compliments, so you’ll be easy to talk to.
Your problem-solving skills will turn issues into opportunities so every guest leaves with great memories.
Fluency in the local language - extra language skills would be great, but not essential.
Literate and tech-savvy - you’ll need a good grasp of reading, writing, basic math and computers.
Flexibility - night, weekend and holiday shifts are all part of the job.
You’ll have a high school diploma or qualification. A college or university degree would be a bonus, but not essential.
Experience - ideally, you’ll have spent at least one year in a front desk or guest service position.
Strength - sometimes you’ll need to lift, push and pull big objects up to 50lbs (23 kg). This can involve bending and kneeling.
What we offer
We’ll reward all your hard work with a great salary and benefits – including a uniform, great room discount and superb training. Join us and you’ll become part of the global IHG family – and like all families, all our individual team members share some winning characteristics.
As a team, we work better together – we trust and support each other, we do the right thing and we welcome different perspectives. You need to show us you care, that you notice the little things that make a difference to guests as well as always looking for ways to improve.
Pacifica San Antonio NW Hotel LLC is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
