Front Desk Agent

About the role

• Front Desk Agent
• Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Bothell
• 19333 North Creek Parkway
• Bothell, WA 98011

We are seeking a fast, fun, and friendly candidate for our full time Front Desk Agent role.

Compensation range starts at $20.00 per hour, based upon experience and interview criteria, with health benefits and potential for growth into a Supervisor role. Our Front Desk Agents are an essential part of our customer service team. In addition to checking guests in and out of our hotel, you will help manage the overall guest experience while answering questions about the hotel and surrounding areas.

What We Provide

• Employee discounts on thousands of hotels
• Health Benefit programs
• 401k retirement program
• Commission on upsells, paid bi-weekly with regular salary
• Free Parking

Responsibilities

• Greeting and engaging all guests while taking personal action to accommodate their individual needs
• Creates an unending energetic environment for our guests and team members
• Reviews all guest reservations and plans their accommodation accordingly
• Processes financial transactions and arranges special billing needs when necessary
• Keeps current on activities, events, and meetings occurring throughout the hotel and in the local area
• Manages all guest concerns or requests diligently and without hesitation
• Personally chauffeuring guests to and from various locations in the immediate area using the company van
• Maintains an "Everyone Sells" vision while driving hotel revenues through upsell efforts
• Communicates effectively with all hotel departments to guarantee a seamless guest experience
• Prepares daily logs summarizing communications for management and other shifts
• Responsible for answering and fielding all calls to the hotel, both internal and external
• Maintains the confidentiality and respect of our patrons
• Takes action to assist Supervisors, Managers, and Executive Team Members with additional tasks as needed

Requirements

• Self confidence
• Strong computer skills
• Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 to 2 years of hotel, retail, or other work experience in a similar customer focused environment
• Reliable transportation
• Opera PMS experience is a benefit but not a requirement
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Commitment to exceptional service in any situation
• Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude when handling all situations
• Adhere to the policies and procedures of the hotel
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including holidays and weekends

Physical Requirements

• Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to hear with 100% accuracy with correction
• Ability to stand and exert well paced mobility for an eight (8) hour shift
• Ability to lift, pull, push up to 70 pounds on an ongoing basis
• Must be able to squat, bend, kneel and twist on an ongoing basis

Pay and benefits

Choice prioritizes our associate wellbeing by offering a comprehensive benefits program that is both competitive and flexible to help you achieve your wellbeing goals - here are just a few:

• Competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Leave and paid time-off for holidays, vacation, personal, family, volunteer, sick, jury duty, bereavement, military, and religious observance
• Financial benefits for retirement and health savings
• Employee recognition programs
• Discounts at Choice hotels worldwide

Our corporate office locations

North Bethesda, MD - Located at Pike & Rose, our worldwide headquarters is less than 15 miles from Washington, D.C., one block away from the North Bethesda Metro station, with easy access to I-495, complimentary parking, electronic charging stations, restaurants and retail.

Scottsdale, AZ - Located at the northwest corner of Loop 101, the Scottsdale office is home to our technology, eCommerce and customer service organizations, with easy access to complimentary parking, electronic charging stations, restaurants and retail.

Minneapolis, MN - Select roles are based in our Minneapolis office on Highway 394, near the intersection with Highway 100, only five minutes from downtown.

Field/Remote - Select roles designated as field/remote will require associates to work from a home office, connecting virtually with Choice team members and leadership on Zoom, with possible required travel depending on the role.

Choice's Cultural Values

Welcome and Respect Everyone | Be Bold | Be Quick | Listen | Be Curious | Show Integrity

Choice's Leadership Principles

Act with Intention | Lead with Authenticity | Grow & Deliver