Front Desk Agent

Omni Austin Hotel Downtown offers an energetic and dynamic environment for a Front Desk Agent (Full Time). The hotel blends Texas charm with modern luxury and provides guests a five‑star welcome and departure experience.

As a Front Desk Agent you will be the first point of contact and ambassador for guests, extending a warm welcome, providing information about the resort and local area, and offering our full range of upscale resort amenities and services.

• Process guest check‑ins and check‑outs according to Omni’s Moments of Service and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Listen empathetically to guest inquiries and provide appropriate responses.
• Set up accurate accounts for each guest checking in according to their preferences (room type, payment, etc.).
• Block rooms in the computer and follow through on designated requirements.
• Pre‑register designated guests and prepare key packets.
• Communicate pertinent guest information to designated departments/personnel (i.e., special requests, amenity delivery).
• Maintain confidentiality of all guests and hotel information.
• Employ attention to detail to ensure security of guest room access.
• Understand and execute all accounting standards ensuring accurate settlement of folios, routing of charges and adjustments.
• Maintain guest history files on all guests.
• Accommodate room changes expediently.
• Document all guest requests, complaints or problems immediately and notify designated department/personnel for resolution.
• Follow up to ensure completion and guest satisfaction.
• Issue safe deposit boxes to guests and ensure security of keys.
• Monitor, send and distribute guest faxes.
• Generate, print and distribute daily and weekly reports.
• Resolve discrepancies on the room status report with Housekeeping.
• Maintain complete knowledge at all times of hotel features, services, operating hours, room types, rates, special packages and promotions.

• Ability to clearly and pleasantly communicate both verbally and in writing in English with guests, management and co‑workers, both in person and by telephone.
• Ability to accurately and efficiently input information into computer systems.
• Ability to work cohesively with co‑workers both within and outside of your department.
• Ability to compute accurate mathematical calculations.
• Ability to think clearly, quickly and make concise decisions.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and follow up.
• Ability to work well under pressure, dealing with many arrivals and departures within a short period of time.
• Ability to stand for entire shift.
• Previous customer service experience.
• Previous hotel front desk experience is strongly preferred.
• Previous cashiering experience is preferred.
• Fluency in a foreign language is preferred.
• Previous guest relations training is preferred.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster is available using the following link: EEOC is the Law Poster. Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.

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