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Front Desk Agent
- Sage Hospitality Group (Miami Beach, FL)
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Why us?
Full of optimism and big ideas, the two embarked on a journey with one objective – to secure third-party management contracts for hotels of all shapes and sizes. Through decades of delivering successful results and developing strong relationships throughout the industry, Sage grew a portfolio focused on running successful urban select, full-service and luxury hotels and became recognized as a preferred management company for industry leaders such as Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt.
Over time, Sage established a strategic vision to be more than just a third-party hotel operator and committed to carefully shaping the trajectory of the company by not just managing, but actively developing and investing in, lifestyle assets within major urban and select resort markets. In 2006, we established Sage Restaurant Concepts, one of the first groups in the industry to focus on creating dynamic, independent restaurants and bars adjacent to our hotels.
This strategic vision has materialized significantly in recent years, resulting in a portfolio transformation that prioritizes lifestyle hotels and independent restaurants, with a growing focus on mixed-use destinations. Helmed by ateam of leaderswith the expertise to drive successful outcomes acrossour collections, our focus remains steadfast as we strive daily to realize our vision of redefining how the world experiences hospitality.
Enriching lives
Job Overview
Responds in a professional and courteous manner to arriving, departing and in-house guests by providing accurate and timely information and services. Responds to telephone and in-person inquiries regarding reservations, hotel information and guest concerns.
Responsibilities
+ Greets and completes established check-in procedures for arriving guests on a daily basis, using both manual and computerized methods, in order to ensure guest are satisfied and in rooms as requested.
+ Facilitates guest departure (check-out) on a daily basis by following established manual and computer procedures in order to close guest accounts and open the room for the next sell.
+ Regularly calculates and/or posts monies, receipts, guest accounts and other forms of credit using accurate, proper cash handling methods and established procedures in order to present the customer with timely and precise hotel charges upon check-out and maintain accurate hotel records.
+ Courteously answers inquiries and accepts reservations, both in person and by telephone, by accurately communicating hotel rates and information and by using suggestive selling techniques to sell room nights, increase occupancy and revenue.
+ Maintains good customer relations by keeping abreast of all in-house and area functions in order to answer questions and concerns with timely and knowledgeable responses, in person and on telephone.
+ Operates the PBX equipment by accepting incoming calls, assisting outgoing calls, scheduling and setting wake-up calls and paging guests to provide guests with timely and efficient service.
+ Controls cash transactions at the front desk and maintains complete responsibility for personal bank as specified by hotel bank agreement policy.
+ Maintains a friendly, cheerful and courteous demeanor at all times.
Qualifications
Education/Formal Training
High School diploma or equivalent
Experience
None required
Knowledge/Skills
+ Must have high school graduate level mathematical aptitude, know standard cash handling procedures and knowledge of computerized cash register systems.
+ Must have past experience in dealing directly with the public and acquired general knowledge of basic customer service skills.
+ Must be fluent in oral and written English.
+ Must be able to use tact and understanding when dealing with a variety of customer service problems, including stressful and highly emotional situations.
+ Must be highly organized and able to pay attention to minute written and verbal details, particularly when performing multiple tasks.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
+ Must be able to read written communiques and monochrome computer screen.
+ Must be able to operate computer, calculator and telephone keyboards, for cash handling and paperwork processing.
+ Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions, work on more than one task at a time, and be able to communicate both verbally and in writing.
+ 90% of shift is standing, Bending/kneeling - repeated bending and kneeling required while filing.
+ Mobility - must be able to reach all areas of hotel to assist clients.
+ Occasional standing. Occasional carrying and lifting of files and office items up to 25 lbs.
Environment
Prolonged standing at indoor, thermostatically climate-controlled work station under florescent lighting. Work inside 95%
**ID:** _2025-29696_
**Position Type:** _Regular Full-Time_
**Property** **:** _Circa 39_
**Outlet:** _Hotel_
**Category:** _Front Desk & Guest Services_
**_Address_** **:** _3900 Collins Avenue_
**_City_** **:** _Miami Beach_
**_State_** **:** _Florida_
EOE Protected Veterans/Disability
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