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Front Desk Agent | Radisson Plaza Hotel | FT

Greenleaf Hospitality
Full-time
On-site
Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

Overview

A Look Into Working in the Front Office

The dynamic front office team at Greenleaf Hospitality Group, plays a crucial role in creating exceptional guest experiences. From valet to concierge, as a front office team member, you'll handle guest interactions with a professional and high end customer-centric approach, ensuring seamless service and satisfaction. You'll collaborate with various departments, enhancing your communication and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment. With opportunities for professional growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive team culture, this role is perfect for individuals passionate about hospitality and dedicated to excellence. Embrace the chance to work flexible hours, engage with guests, and be part of a company committed to innovation, teamwork, and community engagement.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Build positive relationship with guests
  • Find new ways to create exemplary guest experiences
  • Implement operating procedures and standards
  • Work towards goals to benefit the company and the team
  • Move between tasks and roles with ease
  • Balance and have knowledge of all units of the front office team
  • Execute daily shift processes to adhere to standard operating procedures
  • Review billing, processes, and resolve billing discrepancies and disputes
  • Take initiative and stay curious to create new efficiencies for the team
  • Read and comprehend consistently changing procedures and directions
  • Respond to guests’ concerns and complaints with empathy while upholding policy
  • Read, discern and problem solve billing disputes clearly and confidently
  • Answer inquiries regarding hotel services and reservations by email, by telephone and in person in order to cross-sell and provide a personalized guest experience
  • Contribute to an energetic and positive work environment
  • Good stewardship of organization time and resources
  • Provide information about services available in the community, local attractions and events
  • Understand what events are being held in the hotel utilizing multiple platforms
  • Sell and upsell a variety of opportunities and products on the fly
  • Perform other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management
  • Ambassador for Radisson and GHG standards

Qualifications

What You Need for this Position

  • Able to work weekends and Holidays; schedule based off of hotel needs
  • Passionate and motivated about people and the industry
  • Driven by purpose, mission, values, and has sense of integrity
  • Able to work closely with staff through strong communication and verbal skills
  • Positivity and flexibility in an ever changing environment
  • Able to be coached
  • Organized, able to multitask and balance many projects at once
  • Able to problem solve on the spot and make prompt but thoughtful decisions
  • Posses efficient typing skills
  • Able to stand for long periods of time, up to 8 hours or more
  • Able to stoop and bend
  • Able to lift up to 40 pounds from time to time
  • Able to safely work with potentially dangerous chemicals and equipment
  • Able to comply with safety and health code standards
  • Able to handle responsibilities that require repetitive motion tasks
  • Experience with Opera or a Rooms Management system is a plus, but not required

What’s in it for You

  • Robust Employee Assistance Program providing a wide range of services including up to 7 free counseling sessions per year
  • Health and Wellness reimbursement up to $600 annually for items like massages, gym memberships, running shoes etc.
  • 10% Discount on GHG outlets
  • Shift meal provided per day
  • Discounted hotel rates at Radisson Hotel Group branded properties worldwide
  • Parental Leave Program (Full-Time Option)
  • 401K with 100% match up to 3% (Full-Time option)
  • Medical/Dental/Vision  (Full-Time option)

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