Front Desk Specialist
Holiday Inn Club Vacations · Galveston, TX · 1 wk ago
On-siteOTHRFull-time
About the role
The Front Desk Specialist will serve as the front-of-the-house liaison to facilitate an exceptional guest experience, acting as the primary point of contact for guests checking into the resort and handling all folio transactions and check-out processes. This role supports the Marketing Face to Face team during check-in, provides technical and service expertise for business center and resort Wi-Fi access, and ensures great first and last impressions.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate the overall guest experience from check-in through check-out, handling complex tasks such as room changes, inventory moves, and folio adjustments
- Create and issue keys while ensuring the safety and security of all owners and guests
- Exceed guest expectations by addressing inquiries and resolving concerns with urgency and satisfaction
- Maintain a house bank, perform end-of-day reporting of receipts, and process guest payments
- Calculate visit costs, verify customer credit, and establish payment methods
- Communicate with Housekeeping to expedite unit cleaning
- Assist guests with various questions and concerns, including folio posting, cash handling, and key control
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent (or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience)
- Minimum of one year of customer service experience, preferably in a resort/hotel front office environment
- Bilingual skills are a plus
Qualifications
- Commitment to providing outstanding customer service
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to learn timeshare software applications
- Basic knowledge of office equipment required for the role
- Strong organizational and relationship-building skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Fluency in English
- Open availability, including weekends and holidays
Benefits
- Matching 401K
- Growth and developmental opportunities
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Travel benefits, discounts, and free vacation points through the ClubGo Program
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education courses
- Outstanding company culture