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Front Desk Agent

Dartmouth, NS
Mid Level
Part-time

About the role

Front Desk Agent

As a Front Desk Agent, you will be the first and last point of contact for guests, playing a pivotal role in shaping their experience. Whether you're welcoming an excited family embarking on their vacation, assisting a business traveler seeking a smooth check-in, or helping a guest in need of personal assistance, your warm and genuine hospitality will set the tone for their stary. This position gives you the opportunity to shine as it is a fast-paced and interactive role! As Front Desk Agent, you will:

  • Make a First Impression – the person in this role must have a genuine passion to deliver a great hospitality experience – whether in person or by phone. You must want to wow the guest with your welcoming personality.

  • Make a Lasting Impression – while checking the guest out, inquire about their stay and let them know you really care so if they had a problem or complaint, they share it with you. Be courteous and willing to listen!

  • Enjoy Problem Solving – many guests need help with miscellaneous things – their luggage, directions, finding a good restaurant, lost luggage, a cold shower. Listen and help as best you can. You should never be too busy to help.

  • Be Accountable – you will be collecting money, routing calls, taking messages, and meeting many other guest needs. You need to be accurate and efficient in your processes.

  • Be a Safety & Security Agent – follow your hotel’s established safety and security policies & procedures. Anticipate problems and call management as needed.

Job Requirements

This role requires good verbal and written English communication skills. You must be able to handle cash or credit transactions and have front office software proficiency. This job requires light work – exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently with a regular need to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. From time to time you may need to assist with luggage which may require you to exert force of up to 50 pounds of force. Long hours, many of which may be spent standing, required.

About New Castle Hotels & Resorts

Hospitality
501-1000

For 40 years, New Castle Hotels & Resorts has operated upscale properties in the United States and Canada. A preferred manager for Marriott, Hilton and Choice brands for both full-service and select-service hotels, New Castle also manages a number of unique, independent properties with strong one-of-a-kind identities.

With its excellent performance record in the management and or construction of over 80 hotels since inception in 1980, New Castle is a highly regarded choice among hotel operators. It has consistently proven its ability to improve performance at or turn around hotels by combining key marketing and management strategies with financial initiatives.

A privately owned company, New Castle offers its management expertise to owners and investors seeking to enhance investment returns.