Front Desk Agent / Guest Service Representative ($15 per hour)

The Wurzak Hotel Group is looking to add an upbeat Front Desk Agent / Guest Service Representative to their team to manage all aspects of hotel guest’s accommodation within the Dalmar & Element hotel in downtown Fort Lauderdale, FL. You will welcome new guests and issue room keys, manage reservations and provide information about rooms, rates, and amenities.

General Requirements

Perform all checkin and checkout tasks
Manage online and phone reservations
Inform customers about payment methods and verify their credit card data
Register guests collecting necessary information (like contact details and exact dates of their stay)
Welcome guests upon their arrival and assign rooms
Provide information about our hotel, available rooms, rates, and amenities
Respond to clients’ complaints in a timely and professional manner
Liaise with our housekeeping staff to ensure all rooms are clean, tidy, and fully furnished to accommodate guests’ needs
Confirm group reservations and arrange personalized services for VIP customers and event attendees, like wedding guests
Upsell additional facilities and services, when appropriate.
Maintain updated records of bookings and payments
Operates telephone equipment by accepting incoming calls, assisting outgoing calls, scheduling and setting wakeup calls, and paging guests to provide timely and efficient service.
Contributes and maintains established information and communications sources such as department and front desk log books in order to enhance department communications and operations.
Promptly responds to guest requests and escalates guest concerns or inquiries to the appropriate leader or department for quick resolutions.
Provides assistance to other employees and departments to contribute to the best overall performance of the department and the hotel.
May control cash transactions at the front desk and maintains complete responsibility for personal bank as specified by hotel bank agreement policy.
Maintains a friendly, cheerful and courteous demeanor at all times.
Performs other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.

Education and Experience

Prior experience as a Hotel Front Desk Agent, Receptionist, or similar role
Experience with hotel reservations software, Lightspeed & EMPOWER GXP
Customer service experience
Excellent communication and organizational skills

Our Perks

Competitive Salary
Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental, Vision health insurance
Robust supplemental insurance for Life, AD&D, Pets, legal and more
Wellness programs for mental, physical, and financial wellness
Hotel and travel discounts
Generous retirement/401k benefits
Education and professional development
Complimentary employee meals

Who We Are

Wurzak Hotel Group (WHG) is a Philadelphia-based owner, developer, and operator of premium branded full-service, extended stay, and focus service hotels. WHG’s core expertise is its unique ability to develop and operate hotels and food and beverage outlets in an entrepreneurial manner maximizing returns on the investment and developing long-term relationships with our guests.

WHG has earned and maintains its competitive advantage by developing talent within the organization who embody the same entrepreneurial spirit of our leadership team and who seek to create value through tireless innovation, tight focus on the operational details, and uncompromised guest satisfaction. Wurzak Hotel Group has a proven track record of developing and managing hospitality assets for over 30 years and continues to be recognized as one of the region’s top hospitality companies.

WHG is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture where all our team members can thrive. We have a zero-tolerance policy for workplace discrimination on the basis of someone’s race, gender, disability, or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.

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