Front Desk Agent
Listed on 2026-02-16
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Hospitality / Hotel / Catering
Customer Service Rep -
Customer Service/HelpDesk
Customer Service Rep, Bilingual
About Us
At the Kimpton Brice Hotel, we take pride in creating a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere that blends Southern charm with modern sophistication. Our design, amenities, and personalized service aim to make every guest feel at home in Savannah. As part of the Kimpton family, you join a culture that values creativity, inclusivity, and genuine connections, supporting your personal and professional development.
You will enjoy competitive compensation, benefits, and PTO programs offered by HEI Hotels & Resorts, along with health and wellness packages, retirement plans, travel benefits, product and service discounts, and more. Join a team where passion, creativity, and Southern hospitality meet, and take the next steps in your career with us at The Kimpton Brice.
Don t meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you re excited about this role but your experience doesn t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization!
We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.
OverviewAssist guests with arrival and departure from the hotel, while providing positive guest experiences.
ResponsibilitiesGreet guests immediately with a friendly and sincere welcome. Use a positive and clear speaking voice, listen to and understand requests, respond with appropriate action and provide accurate information such as outlet hours and local attractions.
Complete the registration process by inputting and retrieving information from a computer system, confirming pertinent information including number of guests and room rate. Promote HEI Hotels and Resorts and brand marketing programs. Make appropriate selection of rooms based on guest needs. Code electronic keys. Non-verbally confirm the room number and rate. Provide welcome folders containing room keys, certificates, coupons, and refreshment center keys as appropriate.
Verify and imprint credit cards for authorization using electronic acceptance methods. Handle cash, make change and balance an assigned house bank. Accept and record vouchers, traveler's checks, and other forms of payment. Convert foreign currency at current posted rates. Post charges to guest rooms and house accounts using the computer.
Promptly answer the telephone using positive and clear communication. Input messages into the computer. Retrieve messages and communicate the content to the guest. Retrieve mail, small packages and facsimiles for customers as requested.
Close guest accounts at time of check out and ascertain satisfaction. In the event of dissatisfaction, negotiate compromise, which may include authorizing revenue allowances.
Field guest complaints, conducting thorough research to develop the most effective solutions and negotiate results. Listen and extend assistance in order to resolve problems such as price conflicts, insufficient heating or air conditioning, etc.
Remain calm and alert especially during emergency situations and heavy hotel activity. Plan and implement detailed steps by using experienced judgment and discretion.
Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.
Hotel experience preferred.
Considerable skill in the use of a calculator to prepare moderately complex mathematical calculations without error.
Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger, collect accurate information and resolve conflicts.
Ability to stand and move throughout front office and continuously perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system.
Ability to observe and detect signs of emergency situations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, customers and patrons.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.
Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No
Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No
HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you! For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through Eye Med. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off.
HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI…
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