Front Desk Agent - Melia Orlando Hotel

Celebration, Florida

“The world is yours with Meliá”

Joining Meliá is to embark on a journey without borders because the possibilities of growing and training here are endless. It is knowing that the world is yours and that you can work in many countries. And all with the feeling that you are part of a big family.

In a company as large as your world, all that is missing is YOU.

• Check-in and check-out hotel guests in a timely and professional manner.
• Process all payments according to established procedures.
• Welcome guests in a friendly, prompt and professional manner.
• Register guests, issue room keys, and provide information on hotel services and room location.
• Answer telephones in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Up-sell rooms when possible, to maximize hotel revenue.
• Accurately process all credit card transactions in accordance with established procedures.
• Communicate any outstanding guest requests or issues to management that may require additional monitoring or follow-up.
• Respond appropriately to guest complaints.
• Direct any guest requests to the appropriate departments and/or our service application.
• Make appropriate service recovery gestures in order to ensure total guest satisfaction.
• Book guest reservations for individuals that are requested either by phone or from within the hotel.
• Process cancellations, revisions, and information updates on changes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Record incoming packages, mail and promptly notify guests.
• Be an Ambassador of our Meliá Rewards loyalty program (sign up, grant benefits and redeem points).

• Know your work schedule and follow it with a high degree of reliability.
• Promote and apply teamwork skills at all times.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
• Utilize protective equipment, when applicable.
• Promote the hotel through goodwill, courtesy, and a positive attitude.
• Continue to learn and grow in your position.
• Comply with hotel policies, procedures, uniform and grooming standards.

This brief job description/responsibilities and/or duties are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job. EEO/M/F/D/V

• Front Desk/Guest Services Agent experience at a hotel/resort preferred
• Flexible schedule is required; must be available to work various shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Must be able to read, write and speak English. Other languages preferred.
• Ability to understand guests' service needs.
• Ability to be well organized, maintain concentration and think clearly when multi-tasking and providing service to multiple guests and/or clients within any given period of time.
• Ability to focus on details.
• Ability to work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team.

Only candidates with authorization to work in the U.S.A. will be considered. At this time, no monetary relocation assistance is available.

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At Meliá we are all Very Inspiring People, great professionals who make everyday life easier and more exceptional. From newcomers to veterans, all of them have unique and important qualities that make working at Meliá an opportunity for constant growth and a passport to creating your future wherever you wish.