The historic Washington Hilton is seeking a full-time Guest Service Agent to join their Front Office team! This 1107-room property is within blocks of Dupont Circle and Adams Morgan, with The White House and National Mall less than two miles away!
\n\nIn this role, you will act as part of a team of agents and will collaborate with other hotel departments to fulfill guest needs - effective/professional communication is required of this position. Other attributes of an ideal candidate include previous guest-facing customer service experience, with the use of computer-based systems and multi-line phone systems at its core. Additionally, this is a fast-paced position where multi-tasking with attention to detail is paramount!
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Shift Pattern: candidates should be available to work PM and overnight shifts as needed (weekend availability required)
\nPay Rate: $20.85 - $27.80 per hour (final offer based on experience), plus potential for additional income through upselling!
\nMedical Insurance Coverage available – for you and your family!
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The Benefits – Hilton is proud to support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as:
\n\nAccess to pay when you need it through DailyPay \nMental health resources including Employee Assistance Program\nBest-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)\nGo Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel\nParental leave to support new parents\nDebt-Free Education: Team Members will have access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild Education, including: college degrees and professional certifications*\n401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement\nHilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount\nCareer growth and development\nTeam Member Resource Groups\nRecognition and rewards programs \n\n* Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement if applicable.
\n\n\nWhat will I be doing?
\nAs a Guest Service Agent, you would be responsible for greeting and registering guests and checking guests out of the hotel in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
\n\n\nGreet guests and complete the registration process to include, but not limited to, inputting and retrieving information from the computer, confirmation of guest information and room rate, selection of rooms, coding electronic keys, promoting marketing programs, providing a welcome packet and ensuring guest knows location of room and/or has a bell person accompany him/her
\n\n\nAssist guests with check-out including, but not limited to, ensuring rooms and services are correctly accounted, using the point-of-sale system, handling money, processing credit and debit cards, accepting and recording various forms of payment, converting foreign currency, making change and processing gift certificates and cards
\n\n\nDemonstrate a thorough knowledge of hotel information including, but not limited to, room categories, room rates, packages, promotions, the local area and other general product knowledge and answer guest questions and inquiries
\n\n\nUse up-selling techniques to promote hotel services and facilities and to maximize room occupancy
\n\n\nRespond to guest inquiries and requests and resolve issues in a timely, friendly and efficient manner
\n\n\nField guest complaints, conduct research and resolve and negotiate solutions for guest satisfaction
\n\n\nReceive, input, retrieve and relay messages to guests
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What are we looking for?
\nSince being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:
\n\n\nHospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
\n\n\nIntegrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
\n\n\nLeadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
\n\n\nTeamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
\n\n\nOwnership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
\n\n\nNow - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline
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In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:
\n\n\nQuality
\n\n\nProductivity
\n\n\nDependability
\n\n\nCustomer Focus
\n\n\nAdaptability
\n\n\n\nWhat will it be like to work for Hilton?
\nHilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!