Front Desk Agent - Embassy Suites Denver Downtown

The Embassy Suites by Hilton Denver Downtown and Convention Center

Are you looking for a place that will inspire and challenge you? Let us be that place, as we show you the joys of working in hospitality!

This Embassy Suites by Hilton is a gateway to Denver's lively downtown scene. Boasting a contemporary convention venue, our Silver LEED™-certified hotel is within walking distance of the best attractions in the downtown area.

The team at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Denver Downtown looks forward to sharing their experiences with you and can offer you an environment focused on learning and development. Come and choose your next career adventure at our Embassy Suites and not only have fun where you work but be a part of our unconventional, approachable, down to earth team!

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Sage Values & Culture At Sage we create a culture of belonging. Our team members serve with creativity, and passion. Sage associates execute unforgettable experiences and take pride in our communities. We set new standards in hospitality.

Responds in a professional and courteous manner to arriving, departing and in-house guests by providing accurate and timely information and services. Responds to telephone and in-person inquiries regarding reservations, hotel information and guest concerns.

• Controls cash transactions at the front desk and maintains complete responsibility for personal bank as specified by hotel bank agreement policy.
• Regularly calculates and/or posts monies, receipts, guest accounts and other forms of credit using accurate, proper cash handling methods and established procedures in order to present the customer with timely and precise hotel charges upon check-out and maintain accurate hotel records.
• Operates the PBX equipment by accepting incoming calls, assisting outgoing calls, scheduling and setting wake-up calls and paging guests to provide guests with timely and efficient service.
• Maintains a friendly, cheerful and courteous demeanor at all times.
• Maintains good customer relations by keeping abreast of all in-house and area functions in order to answer questions and concerns with timely and knowledgeable responses, in person and on telephone.
• Facilitates guest departure (check-out) on a daily basis by following established manual and computer procedures in order to close guest accounts and open the room for the next sell.
• Courteously answers inquiries and accepts reservations, both in person and by telephone, by accurately communicating hotel rates and information and by using suggestive selling techniques to sell room nights, increase occupancy and revenue.
• Greets and completes established check-in procedures for arriving guests on a daily basis, using both manual and computerized methods, in order to ensure guest are satisfied and in rooms as requested.

Education/Formal Training

High School diploma or equivalent

Experience

None required

Knowledge/Skills

• Must be highly organized and able to pay attention to minute written and verbal details, particularly when performing multiple tasks.
• Must have past experience in dealing directly with the public and acquired general knowledge of basic customer service skills.
• Must be able to use tact and understanding when dealing with a variety of customer service problems, including stressful and highly emotional situations.
• Must be fluent in oral and written English.
• Must have high school graduate level mathematical aptitude, know standard cash handling procedures and knowledge of computerized cash register systems.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Occasional standing. Occasional carrying and lifting of files and office items up to 25 lbs.
• 90% of shift is standing, Bending/kneeling - repeated bending and kneeling required while filing.
• Mobility - must be able to reach all areas of hotel to assist clients.
• Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions, work on more than one task at a time, and be able to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to operate computer, calculator and telephone keyboards, for cash handling and paperwork processing.
• Must be able to read written communiques and monochrome computer screen.

Environment

Prolonged standing at indoor, thermostatically climate-controlled work station under florescent lighting. Work inside 95%

• Employee Assistance Program
• Complimentary Employee Meals
• Free On-Site Parking
• Hotel Discounts (Both Hilton & Sage Portfolio)
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Employee Recognition Events/Prizes
• Sage Restaurant Concepts 25% Discount
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Opportunities for Career Growth and Development
• Sage Saving Spot
• Paid Time off for Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• 401(k) with Employer Matching