Front Desk Agent
Spokane Tribe Resort & Casino · Airway Heights, WA · 1 mo ago
ManagementFull-time
The Front Desk Associate delivers friendly, professional guest service in accordance with SRTC Guest Service Standards, handling registrations, check‑outs, reservations, and guest inquiries while maintaining security, accuracy, and a positive guest experience.
Responsibilities
- Greet and assist each guest courteously during registration and check‑out, providing information and directions to all property services.
- Take ownership of guest challenges and resolve issues using service‑recovery tools.
- Cross‑train in call‑center duties: answer SRTC phones, direct calls, make reservations, and respond to general questions.
- Support and uphold the Mission, Vision, and Values of the casino.
- Register guests, assign appropriate rooms, and pre‑assign rooms for special requests.
- Explain hotel facilities and amenities in detail.
- Communicate check‑in/check‑out status and special requests to housekeeping.
- Maintain an organized, accurate reservation system for individual and group bookings.
- Perform cashiering duties, obtain forms of payment, and conduct credit checks per department SOPs.
- Sell property offerings, including dining options, room upgrades, banquet/meeting space, gaming floor, and casino events.
- Stay current on casino promotions and assist guests with participation.
- Ensure security of confidential guest information; file folios and complete daily paperwork.
- Set wake‑up calls and coordinate with the sales department for group bookings.
- Answer telephones promptly with a professional greeting, route calls appropriately, and operate phone console and overhead paging systems.
- Read and act on information posted on the front‑desk bulletin board and shift binder.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of workstations and lobby areas using appropriate chemicals and supplies.
- Comply with all STRC and hotel policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in dispute resolution and notify supervisors when necessary.
- Exemplify STRC’s guest service standards and expectations.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Minimum of 1 year guest‑service experience; hospitality or hotel front‑desk experience preferred.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a state or tribal gaming license.
- Cash handling or bank‑drawer experience preferred.
- Schedule flexibility: ability to work all shifts, nights, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
Qualifications & Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluent in English.
- Strong business etiquette, listening skills, and ability to interact effectively with guests, management, team members, and external contacts.
- Adaptability to changing situations and willingness to accept constructive feedback.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and lodging/property‑management systems.
- Effective time‑management, organizational, and multitasking abilities in a fast‑paced environment.
- Problem‑solving skills and strong guest‑service orientation.
- Ability to tolerate varying noise, smoke, and temperature levels in the work area.