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Front Desk Agent - Part-Time

Best Westernabout 1 month ago
Kelowna, BC
$18/hour
Mid Level
Part-time

Top Benefits

Competitive wages and Health and Wellness benefit plan
Paid on the job training with additional learning opportunities
Growth and development opportunities, both personal and professional

About the role

We are looking for a Front Desk Attendant to join our team!

As a Front Desk Agent, you are empowered to exceed guest expectations and maximize room revenue each and every shift. You will achieve excellence by making business decisions that are focused on upholding the highest standards in guest service while delivering against key financial goals and performance metrics for the department. The Front Desk department is the front line of all guest services, operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year.

Perks:

  • Competitive wages and Health and Wellness benefit plan
  • Paid on the job training with additional learning opportunities
  • Growth and development opportunities, both personal and professional

Main Duties:

  • Anticipate guest needs, respond promptly, acknowledge all guests
  • Adhere to all standard operating procedures and understand all department processes and policies
  • Selling the hotel’s features and benefits over the phone and in person at the front desk, and securing the reservation (sale) is a daily activity requiring excellent product knowledge and advanced communication skills
  • Seek to understand guest concerns in order to resolve all issues prior to the guest’s departure

Skills/Requirements:

  • Previous experience an asset
  • Post-Secondary education in a related field is an asset
  • Computer savvy
  • Proficient in English
  • Attention to detail and pride in one’s work
  • Advanced communication skills
  • Confidence to endure periods of working alone
  • The ability to withstand long periods of standing

Working Conditions:

This position may work long days and/or weekends to meet periodic upturns in business demands or meet deadlines. This position is set in a fast-paced environment, on your feet, managing multiple sequences and demands. May be required to lift up to 50 lbs.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Store discount

Flexible language requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Morning shift
  • Night shift
  • Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

  • Do you currently reside in Kelowna, BC?
  • Will you be able to reliably commute to and from this role for the primary scheduled shifts between the hours of 0645 and 2315?

Experience:

  • Customer service: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

About Best Western

Hospitality
1001-5000

Best Western Hotels & Resorts headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, is a privately held hotel company within the BWH℠ Hotels global enterprise. With 19 brands and approximately 4,300 hotels in over 100 countries and territories worldwide*, BWH Hotels suits the needs of developers and guests in every market. Brands include Best Western®, Best Western Plus®, Best Western Premier®, @HOME by Best WesternSM, Executive Residency by Best Western®, Vīb®, GLō®, Aiden®, Sadie®, BW Premier Collection® and BW Signature Collection®. Through acquisition, WorldHotelsTM Luxury, Elite, Distinctive and Crafted collections are also offered. Completing the portfolio is SureStay®, SureStay Plus®, SureStay Collection® and SureStay Studio® franchises**. For more information visit www.bestwestern.com, www.bestwesterndevelopers.com, www.worldhotels.com and www.surestay.com.

  • Numbers are approximate, may fluctuate, and include hotels currently in the development pipeline. **All Best Western, WorldHotels and SureStay branded hotels are independently owned and operated.