Front Desk Agent - Full Time - Hampton Inn & Suites Dulles North-starting at $17/hour

Summary: B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group is a subsidiary of the largest private real estate company in the Washington, D.C. area, and has been in operation for over 130 years. This position is responsible for anticipating guest needs, exceeding expectations, and implementing creative solutions to provide exceptional service, including processing check-ins/outs and assisting guests with reservations and requests. Responsibilities: - Anticipates and responds to guests in a friendly and positive manner. Responsible for providing the highest level of service. Process check-ins and check-outs, verify billing, create reservations, and process special requests. Assists guests by having knowledge of hotel property, local attractions, and hours of operation of hotel outlets and services. Works as a team player in meeting guests needs, and actively contributes to the efforts of other departments when necessary. Understands and follows Hampton Inn guest service recovery program - Follows proper selling techniques and ensures strategies are utilized to maximize room revenues. Monitors room availability, follows restrictions, and all booking policies and procedures. Drives sales and maximizes revenue by up-selling rooms and amenities. Hampton Inn procedures when handling cash and processing financial transactions. Responsible for proper use of all equipment and adheres to cost controls to reduce expenses and waste - Produces required volume of work by planning, organizing and prioritizing work duties. Adheres to Hampton Inn general work rules and department procedures. Attends all required department and hotel meetings - Maintains a clean and safe work area in compliance with Hampton Inn, brand, local, state and federal regulations. Follows all Hampton Inn procedures for guest/team member incidents. Knowledgeable of hotel emergency procedures Required Qualifications: - High school diploma or GED required - 1+ years prior guest service experience required preferably in a hospitality setting - Excellent verbal communication skills needed - Attention to detail, customer focused and the ability to perform job duties in a fast paced environment - Ability to lift, push and pull up to 75 pounds on an occasional basis Required Skills: Guest Service, Hospitality Experience