Front Office Agent - Tides Beach Club
Kennebunkport Resort Collection · Kennebunkport, ME · 1 wk ago
On-siteManagement$25k/moFull-time
About the role
Tides Beach Club is seeking a full-time seasonal Front Desk Agent to join their team. Located just steps from the sand, Tides Beach Club is a charming oceanfront destination known for its relaxed coastal style and warm, personalized hospitality.
Responsibilities
- Provide telephone services for guests, vendors, and all incoming inquiries and direct calls to the appropriate personnel.
- Adhere to all provided KRC service scripts when addressing guests in person or over the phone.
- Greet and welcome all guests in a professional and hospitable manner.
- Interact with guests in a respectful, cheerful, and polite manner.
- Engage to ensure we are meeting all guests’ needs.
- Direct guests as they arrive into the main lodge or onto the property accordingly.
- Check in guests upon arrival and securely provide them with a room key.
- Communicate all necessary property and area information for them to have a successful stay.
- Verify guests' identification upon check in and as needed upon room key requests.
- Verify guest payment method at check in and check out. Complete the necessary authorization upon check in, and final processing of payment upon check out.
- Have full knowledge of all parking options on property.
- Be informed of all events taking place on property.
- Assist guests in getting luggage to their rooms.
- Work closely with drivers and front desk agents to maximize guest experience.
- Be fully knowledgeable of guest charges and fees and be able to explain fees and charges to guests.
- Monitor guest accounts and post necessary charges as they occur.
- Monitor guest room charges posted by the restaurant and through group events.
- Review accounts and charges with guests during the checkout process.
- Print a final folio for guests review prior to collecting final payment.
- Monitor and assign rooms in guest services system as reservations come in.
- Advise housekeeping staff when rooms have been vacated and are ready for cleaning.
- Work closely with concierge when appropriate and necessary.
- Maintain the lobby and sitting area including bottled water, fruit, cookies, and snacks are replenished and maintained.
- Fix any uncleanliness, waste, newspapers/brochures, etc.
Qualifications
- Ability to remain standing for up to a 10-hour shift.
- Ability to remain in a stationary position for up to a 10-hour shift.
- Ability to move and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to walk the property and grounds frequently throughout shift.
- Ability to move up and down stairs regularly.
- Ability to bend, crouch, and kneel frequently and repetitively during a shift.
- Ability to use repetitive manual dexterity.
- Ability to view a computer screen for majority of shift length.
- Ability to move quickly based on guest needs.
- Ability to communicate and exchange information effectively.
- Ability to read, write, understand, and speak English.
Benefits
- Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Company-funded $25K in complimentary life insurance and $1K/mo. in disability.
- Optional Disability, Life and AD&D, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance options.
- Additional Health & Wellness benefits including prescription and gym membership discounts.
- Generous Paid Time Off package including Employer Paid Leave plus immediate Paid Vacation accruals.
- Flexible and understanding work-life equality.
- Family Matters Program of 3+ months paid parental leave for new parents.
- 401k employer match, up to 4% of salary.
- Competitive wages with ongoing market analysis with annual performance evaluations and compensation adjustments.
- Discounted employee and immediate family hotel rates as low as $59 per night at EOS Hospitality portfolio locations.
- Food and Beverage discount of 50% Off at EOS Hospitality portfolio locations.
- Gold Card annual complimentary restaurant allowance for managers.
- Discounted lodging rates from New England Inn & Resort Association partners.
- Customized learning opportunities for all employees.
- Annual conferences, mentorships, scholastic reimbursements, internships, and company-funded leadership development opportunities.
- Relocation assistance to temporary employer housing.
- Incentive opportunities for both hourly and managerial roles.
- Supportive, open workplace culture.
- Company-funded Employee Assistance Program for life and mental health resources.