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Front Desk Agent - Part Time

Buffalo Lodging Associates, Buffalo, NY, United States


Front Desk Agent - Part Time

Job Category: Guest Srv & Front Desk
Location: Homewood Suites Buffalo Airport, 760 Dick Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14225, USA
Job Details
Description: Homewood Suites by Hilton/Buffalo-Airport, 760 Dick Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14225 We are looking for a front desk agent to join our team! Our Homewood Suites by Hilton is located off I-90, two miles from Walden Galleria Mall and Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Downtown Buffalo businesses, Erie County Medical Center, and KeyBank Center are within 20 minutes. Buffalo Zoo and Buffalo Canalside are also nearby. Our hotel has 77 spacious suites, including a separate bedroom and in-suite kitchens. We are an extended stay hotel. We serve a daily complimentary breakfast to our guests. The Homewood Suites by Hilton/Buffalo- Airport is one of the 50 hotel properties owned and managed by the award-winning hotel management company, Buffalo Lodging Associates.
The Front Desk Agent is the face of the hotel, and provides superior service to all guests. Responsibilities include:
Greeting guests, complete the check-in/check-out procedure through the Property management system while obtaining and storing pertinent information.
Handles cash, credit card information and goods at the property
Identifying the needs of each guest and provides relevant information regarding the hotel services and amenities, to create an accommodating environment for all. Respond to all guest requests in a timely manner.
Taking reservations from incoming callers while providing excellence in service and inputs all information into the hotel management system. Updates and cancels reservations in the system as requested by the guest.
Typical Schedule:

Morning Shifts: 7 AM

3 PM, Evening Shifts: 3 PM

11 PM, Weekend Availability needed
The ideal candidate is one who embodies Buffalo Lodging's culture and core values: Excellence, Passion, Integrity, Inclusive. For the most success in this role, requirements are as follows:
Customer Service experience, in a hotel setting preferred.
Hilton experience is a plus.
High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Computer knowledge including intranet, Property management system, WORD, and EXCEL is strongly preferred.
Must have valid drivers license, and acceptable driving history subject to company approval.
Pay range: $17.00-$18.00
At Buffalo Lodging, we are committed to keeping our most important assets

our employees

healthy, happy and productive. To achieve this, we offer a variety of benefits including the following:
Paid Weekly (Every Friday!)
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Competitive 401 (k) Retirement Savings Plan with Generous Employer Match
Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Spending Account
Company Paid Life Insurance
Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Hotel Discounts

for You, Your Friends and Family
Wellness Programs
Monthly Employee Appreciation Activities & Events
Learning and Development Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Qualifications
Behaviors
Preferred:
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Education
Required: High School or better.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.