Front Desk Agent - Holiday Inn Houma

The brand new Holiday Inn, located at 1800 Martin Luther King Blvd, is now hiring for Front Desk Agents. The Front Desk Clerk is responsible for providing attentive, courteous, and efficient service to all guests during
check-in, throughout their stay, and at checkout, while maximizing room revenue and occupancy.

Education & Experience:
• College coursework in related fields is helpful.
• Experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Computer experience preferred.

Essential:
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, service-oriented manner.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper uniform and nametag when working.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Expotel Hospitality Service standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Comply at all times with Expotel Hospitality Service standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
• Employees must at all times be attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to all guests, managers, and fellow employees.
• Establish and maintain good communication and teamwork with fellow employees and other departments within the hotel.
• Greet and welcome all guests approaching the Front Desk by Expotel Hospitality Service standards.
• Maintain proper operation of the PBX console and ensure that all hotel standards are met (if applicable).
• Answer guest inquiries about hotel services, facilities, and hours of operation promptly.
• Ensure logging and delivery of packages, mail, and messages to guests and meeting rooms.
• Review the Front Office log and Trace Files daily.
• Answer inquiries from guests regarding restaurants, transportation, entertainment, etc.
• Follow all cash handling and credit policies.
• Be aware of all rates, packages, and special promotions as listed in the Red Book.
• Be familiar with all in-house groups.
• Be aware of closed-out and restricted dates.
• Obtain all necessary information when taking room reservations and follow the rate-quoting scenario.
• Be familiar with hospitality terminology.
• Know emergency procedures and assist as needed.
• Handle check-ins and checkouts in a friendly, efficient, and courteous manner.