Front Desk Agent - Full Time

About the role

Waymore’s Guest House in East Nashville is a boutique hotel known for its stylish, laid-back vibe and strong community feel. Our associates get to be part of a lively, creative space that attracts both locals and travelers with our vibrant atmosphere, rooftop bar, live music, and popular brunch scene. Situated in East Nashville, Waymore’s is surrounded by great restaurants, music venues, and shops. Associates benefit from being near public transportation and in a culturally rich and walkable neighborhood. Come join our friendly and supportive family where all are welcome!

Responsibilities

• Assist guests with arrival and departure from hotel, while providing positive guest experiences.
• Greet customers immediately with a friendly and sincere welcome.
• Use a positive and clear speaking voice, listen to and understand requests, respond with appropriate action and provide accurate information such as outlet hours and local attractions.
• Complete the registration process by inputting and retrieving information from a computer system, confirming pertinent information including number of guests and room rate.
• Promote HEI Hotels and Resorts and brand marketing programs.
• Make appropriate selection of rooms based on guest needs.
• Code electronic keys.
• Non-verbally confirm the room number and rate.
• Provide welcome folders containing room keys, certificates, coupons, and refreshment center keys as appropriate.
• Verify and imprint credit cards for authorization using electronic acceptance methods.
• Handle cash, make change and balance an assigned house bank.
• Accept and record vouchers, traveler’s checks, and other forms of payment.
• Convert foreign currency at current posted rates.
• Post charges to guest rooms and house accounts using the computer.
• Promptly answer the telephone using positive and clear communication.
• Input messages into the computer.
• Retrieve messages and communicate the content to the guest.
• Retrieve mail, small packages and facsimiles for customers as requested.
• Close guest accounts at time of check out and ascertain satisfaction.
• In the event of dissatisfaction, negotiate compromise