Parker House Hotel
As you pass through the sculpted bronze doors of this luxury Boston hotel, you will be enveloped by the timeless beauty that has made the Omni Parker House a landmark since 1855. Experience the perfect blend of modern amenities and historic charm at America's oldest continuously-operating hotel.Located on the Freedom Trail, guests enjoy grand views of historic downtown Boston, distinguished décor and thoughtful amenities that are evident in every striking detail in each of the 551 luxurious guest rooms. Walk to Beacon Hill, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Quincy Market, the Financial District, shopping and more. Just 2.5 miles (10-15 minutes) from Logan International Airport. Come join us and our family and create your own history as an employee of this historic property.
Job DescriptionFront Desk Agents are responsible for providing a five-star welcome and departure experience to each guest, as well as, serving as ambassadors throughout the guest’s stay. Front Desk Agents make the first impression upon our guests by extending a warm welcome, providing information about the hotel and local area, and offering our full range of upscale hotel amenities and services to them. Front Desk Agents are also responsible for settling guest accounts upon check-out, resolving guest issues and completing special requests. They work closely with all hotel departments especially our Concierge, Bell-Door and Ideal Services teams.
Responsibilities Process guest check-ins and check-outs according to Omni’s Moments of Service and Standard Operating ProceduresEmpathetically listen to guest inquiries and provide appropriate responsesSet 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 requirementsPre-register designated guests and prepare key packetsCommunicate pertinent guest information to designated departments/personnel (i.e., special requests, amenity delivery)Maintain confidentiality of all guests and hotel informationEmploy attention to detail in order to ensure security of guest room access.Understand and execute all Omni accounting standards ensuring accurate settlement of folios, routing of charges and adjustmentsMaintain guest history files on all guestsAccommodate room changes expedientlyAnswer incoming phone calls to the hotelDispatch maintenacne calls into SynergyDocument all guest requests, complaints or problems immediately and notify designated department/personnel for resolving the situation. Follow up to ensure completion and guest satisfactionIssue safe deposit boxes to guests and ensure security of keyMonitor, send and distribute guest faxesGenerate, print and distribute daily and weekly reportsResolve discrepancies on the room status report with HousekeepingMaintain complete knowledge at all times of all hotel features/services, hours of operation, room types, numbers, layout, decor, appointments and locations, room rates, special packages and promotions. Qualifications Ability to clearly and pleasantly communicate both verbally and in writing in English with guests, management and co-workers, both in person and by telephoneAbility to accurately and efficiently input information into computer systemsAbility to work cohesively with co-workers both within and outside of your departmentAbility to compute accurate mathematical calculationsAbility to think clearly, quickly and make concise decisionsAbility to prioritize, organize and follow upAbility to work well under pressure, dealing with many arrivals and departures within a short period of timePrevious customer service experiencePrevious hotel front desk experience is strongly preferredPrevious cashiering experience is preferredFluency in a foreign language is preferredPrevious guest relations training is preferredStarting wage per hour is $27.33. After a successful probationary period of 90 days the rate increases to $28.33 per hour. Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareRefer this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Application FAQsSoftware Powered by iCIMS