Front Desk Agent
Overview:
We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable person who would like to come and work at the Front Desk here at the Park Inn by Radisson, Sydney. This particular position would provide up to 30-40hrs per week and would fluctuate as per business requirements.
You will represent the hotel to the guest throughout all stages of their stay by working with all hotel personnel to ensure every guest experiences superior customer care. Your attention to detail, strong communication skills, and ability to handle various guest inquiries and requests will contribute to the overall positive guest experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Guest Check-in and Check out.
* Greet guests warmly upon their arrival and ensure a smooth and efficient check-in process.
* Knows room locations, types of rooms available, and room rates.
* Process guest check-outs accurately, making sure all charges are correct, and provide assistance as needed.
Reservations
* Takes same day reservations, future reservations and cancellations through phone, in person and online.
* Maintains an inventory of vacancies, reservations and room assignments.
* Ensure accuracy of guest information, preferences, and special requests in the reservation system
Guest Services/Promotions
* Uses selling techniques to sell rooms and to promote other amenities and services of the hotel.
* Maintains customers? privacy.
* Maintains a high level of professional interactions, appearance and manner.
* Assist guests with local area information, directions, and recommendations for dining, entertainment, and attractions.
Front Desk Operations/Administration
* Keep a neat and clean work area.
* Communicate key information to relevant departments.
* Process guest payments accurately
* Handle guest complaints and ensure appropriate resolution. Escalate as needed.
Collaboration /teamwork
* Reports any unusual occurrences or requests to the manager.
* Coordinates room status updates with the housekeeping department by notifying housekeeping of all check-outs, late check-outs, early check-ins, special requests.
* Coordinates guest room maintenance work with the maintenance team.
* Manages and resolves all guest complaints in a professional and courteous manner.
* Ensuring the lobby is clean & tidy.
Security and Safety
* Follow all hotel guidelines for safety and security of guests and staff
* Monitor the lobby area to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for guests and employees.
Qualifications and Skills:
* High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
* Previous hotel-related experience preferred.
* Ability to communicate with public, hotel staff, and management in a professional manner.
* Ability to learn safety, emergency, and accident prevention policies and procedures.
* Skilled in the use of front office equipment and of proper telephone etiquette.
* Willing to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
* A team player willing to help colleagues in other departments when needed
* Reliable and punctual
Working Conditions:
* Sometimes dealing with difficult customers and unexpected interactions
* Fast pace high stress environment sometimes
* Shift work, evenings, and weekends etc.
Job Type: Seasonal
Pay: $15.70 per hour
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-05-30
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