Front desk agent (full time)

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Location

onsite, Saddle Brook, NJ, United States

Salary

$40k/yr

Commitment

Full Time

Level

Junior (<2 years)

Required skills

Customer ServiceCommunication SkillsProperty Management SystemsCash HandlingBookkeepingProblem-solvingOrganizational SkillsAttention To DetailMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelReservation ManagementFront Office Operations

Job Description

Job Summary

The Guest Service Agent is responsible for ensuring smooth check-in and check-out procedures, maintaining accurate guest records, and providing outstanding guest services. This role supports the hotel’s front office operations and handles various guest inquiries, payments, and reservations to ensure a high level of guest satisfaction.

Essential Functions and Duties

  • Greet, register, and assign rooms to guests upon their arrival.
  • Verify guest credit and establish payment methods for accommodation.
  • Keep accurate records of room availability and guest accounts using property management systems.
  • Compute bills, collect payments, and make change for guests.
  • Perform basic bookkeeping tasks, such as balancing cash accounts.
  • Issue room keys and provide necessary instructions to bell attendants.
  • Review accounts and charges with guests during the check-out process.
  • Post charges for rooms, food, beverages, and services to ledgers manually or via computer systems.
  • Transmit and receive guest messages using telephones or switchboards.
  • Coordinate with housekeeping and maintenance staff to address guest-reported issues.
  • Make and confirm reservations for guests.
  • Answer inquiries about hotel services, nearby dining, shopping, and entertainment options.

Work Environment

Primarily indoor work within the hotel’s front desk and lobby areas. Requires standing and walking for long periods throughout the shift. Must be able to lift and carry up to 10 lbs. occasionally (e.g., ledgers, small office supplies). Flexible schedule required, including availability for evening, weekend, and holiday shifts. Frequent use of a computer and telephone, interacting with guests and team members.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Stonebridge is committed to equal employment opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or medical condition. All aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, advancement, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination, will be conducted without discrimination. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled team members.

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