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Front Desk Associate

Hotel Indigo, East Peoria, IL, United States


Front Desk Associate

Front Desk Associate responsibilities include all aspects of Guest Relations including the check-in/out process, handling all inquiries, making or modifying reservations, recommendations for things to do and places to eat plus anything else that can improve the guests stay. You will also be required to occasionally clean or assist other departments as needed. Ultimately, you will ensure a pleasant and comfortable experience for our guests during their stay with us.
Benefits:
Employer Matching 401K Retirement Plan
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
FREE life insurance
Vacation Pay
Holiday Pay
Management training
Essential Functions:

Provide a welcoming environment at all times
Courteous phone etiquette
Computer literacy
Ability to effectively communicate with guests in a professional manner
An energetic and outgoing personality
Handle cash and credit cards accurately
Demonstrate teamwork
Protect guest information and ensure privacy
Attempt to resolve complaints immediately and take ownership of situations
Complete all Brand and Company Training in a timely manner
Strive to achieve 100% guest satisfaction
Education, Experience, Other Requirements:

Required:
Flexibility to work in shifts and report for scheduled shifts, primarily 1pm-9pm/3pm-11pm and over nights 9pm-7am
Ability to work with little or no supervision while meeting high-performance standards
Excellent organization skills
Ability to follow instructions
High School Diploma or GED
Preferred:
Work experience in Customer Service in the Hospitality Field
Experience with hotel operation systems
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This position regularly requires long hours and having availability days, nights and weekends. Demand and room occupancy dictates final scheduled hours. Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand for extended periods of time possibly in varying internal temperatures. Loud noises and bright lights are also present. Uniforms are partially provided and are required to be worn for each shift unless previous arrangements have been made.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees should be able to perform the essential functions of this job with or without accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Aperture Hotels is an established hotel management company with a management portfolio of well-known brands including Hilton Garden Inn, Homewood Suites, Hotel Indigo, Courtyard by Marriott, Hampton Inn and Suites, Fairfield Inn and Suites, Holiday Inn Express, Home2, as well as an Independent.
We offer a dynamic work environment with avenues for professional and personal growth. Aperture strives to create a positive work environment where team members feel like they are part of family, receive a high level of respect, and are recognized for their merits and accomplishments.
We are seeking an individual who embodies the core values that are integral to our success.
Be Transparent and Accountable
Be Actively Curious
Embrace Growth
Create Value for Stakeholders
Commit and Care
Employment and job discrimination is prohibited by several federal and state laws including, but not limited to, Title V11, EPA, ADEA, and ADA. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, physical handicap, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, political belief, or any other characteristic protected by law. Aperture Hotels thrives in a diverse environment and seeks to celebrate differences and their positive impact on growth. For more information, employees and/or candidates are encouraged to visit www.eeoc.gov.