Sarasota Modern - Front Desk Agent PT

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Sarasota, FL 34236Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $18.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: SwingOliver Hospitality is a Nashville-based hotel and restaurant management company founded on the idea that old and new properties alike could be reworked into engaging and thoughtful spaces. Oliver Hospitality aligns its mindset to deliver unique experiences at each of its concepts. We are seeking a Front Desk Agent to welcome guests, support daily front office operations, and provide warm, attentive service throughout each stay. The ideal candidate is friendly, organized, and dedicated to creating exceptional guest experiences from check-in to check-out. QualificationsResponsibilities: Ensure high-quality and efficient guest registration, obtain proper method of payment, conduct credit-limit checks, follow billing instructions, conduct follow-up courtesy calls Courteously and accurately answer inquiries to telephone and in-person inquiries regarding reservations, hotel information and guest concerns Demonstrate a commitment to providing a warm, anticipatory service to exceed the needs and expectations of all guests Deliver outstanding guest services for all incoming calls and general inquiries Maintain all back-office related equipment and a par stock of supplies Provide service recovery options to ensure guest satisfaction Process guest requests for wake-up calls Screen calls and other requests relating to placing and receiving telephone calls Advise guest of any messages received via voicemail, mail, faxes and send to room if required Answer, record, and process all guest calls, requests, questions, or concerns Log all requests or issues Establish and maintain open, collaborative relationships with associates and fellow departments Maintain an attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous demeanor to all guests, managers, and other associates Participate in pre-shift meetings, maintain, and review shift reports, review arrivals, departures, daily events, groups in-house, service recovery guests and conduct proper follow-up Review all profile details of incoming arrivals and departing guests, address all requests and service recoveries; communicate to other departments special requests Maintain all front desk related equipment and a par stock of supplies Ensure work area and lobby cleanliness is maintained at all times Maintain a presence in the lobby, serve as lobby ambassador when not stationed at the front desk Perform additional duties and projects as assigned Qualifications: Ability to speak, read, write and understand English Professional demeanor and presentation appropriate for a luxury environment Excellent interpersonal, written/verbal communication, and training skills are essential Positive attitude, team focus, enthusiasm, excellent customer service skills Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays, according to department needs and business volumes Highly motivated, organized, goal and results oriented individual who thrives under pressure Ability to stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time Hospitality experience preferred Must be eligible to work in the USA Physical Requirements: Must be able to work on your feet for up to 12 hours. Position requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, twisting, and lifting products and supplies weighing 20 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds as well as repetitive hand and wrist motion.