Front Desk Agent (Full-Time) | InterContinental Miami Downtown

Negotiable
Experience
1-3 years
Job Type
Full Time
Location
Uruguay, Florida
Job Description

style="font-size: 12pt;">About us:

style="background-color: white; line-height: normal;"> style="font-size: 12pt;">As the world's largest family of luxury hotels, we all
take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand.
Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion
for luxury travel spans cultures and customs. Inspiring us to create warm
and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on
the world. 

At InterContinental Hotels & Resorts® we want our guests
to feel special, cosmopolitan and In the Know which means we need
you to:

    style="background-color: white; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height:
    normal;"> style="font-size: 12pt;">Be charming by being approachable, having
    confidence and showing respect.
  • Stay in
    the moment by understanding and anticipating guests’ needs, being attentive
    and taking ownership of getting things done.
  • style="background-color: white; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height:
    normal;"> style="font-size: 12pt;">Make it memorable by being knowledgeable, sharing
    stories and showing your style to create moments that make people feel
    special.

A Shining Star Among
Downtown Miami Hotels, the InterContinental Miami features the city's premier
accommodations, convention, and meeting facilities. Overlooking sparkling
Biscayne Bay, we provide a secure, inviting environment in a well-established
area of the city. Priding ourselves on being ONE GREAT
TEAM 
and honored as one of the TOP
WORKPLACES
 of South Florida by the Sun Sentinel for the ninth
year.

Your day to day:

style="line-height: normal;">The moment a guest steps
into one of our hotels, they walk into a genuinely memorable experience.

As a Front Desk Agent, you’ll not only be the person they rely
on to handle transactions, offer local insights and anticipate every detail of
a friction-free experience. You’ll also create the warm atmosphere that makes
our guests feel at home in any location.

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  • style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"> style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman",
    serif;">Offer an enhanced
    experience to every guest upon checking in. 

  • class="Bullet1" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top:
    0in;">Be the warm welcome
    that kicks off a memorable guest experience

  • class="Bullet1" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top:
    0in;">Acknowledge IHG
    Rewards Club members and returning guests, in person or on
    the phone

  • Take and manage guest bookings, up-selling opportunities
    and telling them about ways to improve their stay

  • class="Bullet1" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top:
    0in;">Handle cash and credit
    transactions

  • Start every stay right by swiftly checking guests in and out
    - take IDs, hand out room keys, and control and release safety deposit
    boxes

  • Stay one step ahead of guests’ needs – record and act
    on their preferences, and handle their messages, requests, questions
    and concerns

  • Be a trusted contact for all guests. Help them with anything
    from bill issues to local knowledge, and loop in management when
    necessary

  • Stay safe all the time. Following our safety procedures,
    you’ll report all incidents and wear any protective gear
    needed

  • Take pride in your appearance and place as a brand
    ambassador

  • Always know what events and activities are on the day’s
    schedule

  • Jump into
    other ad-hoc duties when your colleagues need your
    help

  • style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">What we need from you:

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  • style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"> style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman",
    serif;">Communication skills -
    guests will need to come to you with concerns as well as compliments, so you’ll
    be easy to talk to

  • style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"> style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman",
    serif;">Your problem-solving
    skills will turn issues into opportunities so every guest leaves with great
    memories

  • Fluency in the local language - extra language skills
    would be great, but not essential

  • Literate
    and tech-savvy - you’ll need a good grasp of reading, writing, basic maths
    and computers
  • Flexibility - night, weekend and holiday shifts are all part
    of the job

  • You’ll have a high school diploma or qualification.
    A college or university degree would be a bonus, but
    not essential

  • Experience - ideally you’ll have spent at least one year
    in a front desk or guest service position

  • class="Bullet1" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top:
    0in;">Strength - sometimes
    you’ll need to lift, push and pull big objects up to 50lbs (23 kg).

    This can involve bending and kneeling

  • style="background-color: white; line-height: normal;"> style="font-size: 12pt;">What
    we offer:

    style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">The hourly pay range for this role is $19.00

    style="line-height: normal;">We offer a comprehensive
    package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance,
    401(k), and many other benefits to eligible employees. Additionally, hotel
    discounts worldwide are available as well as access to a wide variety
    of discount programs and the chance to work with a great team of people. Most
    importantly, we'll give you the room to be yourself.

    style="line-height: normal;">IHG is an equal opportunity
    employer: Minorities/ Females/ Veterans/ Disabled.