Job Front Desk Agent in Kelowna
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.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $18.00-$20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Store discount
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- Will you be able to reliably commute to and from this role for the primary scheduled shifts of 7am-3pm and 3pm-11pm?
- Do you currently reside in Kelowna, BC?
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (required)
- Night Shift (required)
- Overnight Shift (preferred)
Work Location: One location
About Best Western
CEO: Larry Cuculic
Revenue: $100 to $500 million (USD)
Size: 1001 to 5000 Employees
Type: Company - Private
Website: www.bestwestern.com
Year Founded: 1946
