Front Desk Associate

About Us

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport is perfectly situated next to the Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center, Kentucky Kingdom, and the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, offering an energetic environment for both guests and team members. Join a team dedicated to providing exceptional service to travelers worldwide while enjoying the convenience of being near YUM Brands Headquarters and the University of Louisville. This supportive team values growth, teamwork, and individual contributions, making it an ideal place to elevate your hospitality career.

Why This Role?

Working as a Full-Time Hotel Guest Service Agent, Front Desk Agent, or Front Desk Clerk at the SpringHill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport offers a rewarding opportunity to join a dynamic hospitality team. The role puts you at the forefront of delivering exceptional service, ensuring guests have a seamless and enjoyable experience from check-in to check-out. With the hotel’s convenient location near the airport, you will interact with a diverse range of travelers, from business professionals to vacationing families, providing a chance to build strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Exclusive Discounts: Hotel, food, and beverage savings for personal travel
• Professional Growth: Online training courses
• Additional Support: Employee Assistance Program, jury duty leaves, bereavement leave, and more

Responsibilities

• Guest Check-In and Check-Out: Assisting guests with the check-in and check-out process efficiently, ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience.
• Reservations Management: Handling room reservations, cancellations, and modifications accurately while maintaining up-to-date records.
• Customer Service: Responding promptly and professionally to guest inquiries, complaints, and special requests, aiming to exceed guest expectations.
• Payment Processing: Handling payment transactions, including room charges, deposits, and refunds, while ensuring accuracy and compliance with hotel policies.
• Communication Hub: Coordinating with other hotel departments, such as housekeeping and maintenance, to address guest needs and resolve issues promptly.
• Providing Information: Offering details on hotel services, amenities, local attractions, and transportation options to help guests plan.
• Problem-Solving: Resolving guest concerns or complaints effectively, escalating issues when necessary to maintain satisfaction.
• Maintaining Records: Keeping accurate and organized records of guest stays, payments, and interactions in the hotel’s property management system (PMS).
• Promoting Hotel Services: Upselling rooms and promoting hotel amenities, such as dining options or event spaces, to enhance the guest experience.
• Ensuring Security: Following safety and security protocols to safeguard guests, staff, and property, including verifying guest identification and monitoring for suspicious activity.

Requirements

• Previous experience in customer-facing roles, such as in hospitality, retail, or food service, is often required or preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a focus on delivering exceptional service are essential.
• Familiarity with using computers and software systems, especially reservation or property management systems (PMS).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary for interacting with guests and team members professionally and clearly.
• Experience handling guest complaints or resolving conflicts calmly and effectively is an asset.
• Previous roles that required managing multiple tasks, such as answering phones, handling reservations, and assisting guests simultaneously, prepare candidates for the demands of the job.
• Hospitality or Front Desk Experience (Preferred).
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Applicants should have the flexibility to work weekends & holidays.

About the Employer

Founded in 1986, Commonwealth Hotels is a leading hospitality management company known for exceptional guest and associate satisfaction, market premiums, and superior ROI. We believe in fostering a world-class culture where great people deliver extraordinary results.

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