Front Desk

Holiday Inn Lucedale · On-site

About this role

Competitive + Benefits

We are a global hospitality management company who partner with internationally renowned brands to deliver the full commercial potential of our hotels. Here in the US, we operate 25 properties and have ambitious development and growth plans.

Our mission is to go beyond ‘hospitality’ by creating memorable experiences and lasting connections with our guests.

It’s our uncompromising passion for outstanding service that makes us who we are. At the core of this philosophy is our people.

Our culture runs on passion, enthusiasm and fun " we love what we do!
We set the bar high and we are relentless in our pursuit to ‘re-define hospitality’.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

  • Competitive Salary

  • Team Member Hotel Discount Program

  • Uniforms Provided

  • Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental options

  • Paid PTO beginning after ninety (90) days of employment

  • Immediate eligibility for 401k and employer match

  • Team Member Awards and Recognition programs throughout the year

  • Food and Beverage Discounts

  • Tuition Reimbursement

The Role

POSITION PROFILE

Perform all desk related functions including but not limited to checking guests in and out, making room reservations, giving recommendations, and providing directions. Smile and greet guests in a welcoming manner, as the first point of contact.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILTIES

  • Handle guest registration, room assignments, provide quotes for room rates and up-sell the guest, accommodate special requests whenever possible, and collect payment for charges on the guest folio.
  • Verify registration cards against computer to ensure accuracy of name, type of payment, rate, and market segment.
  • Pre-register, block reservations and take same day reservations and when necessary future reservations following hotel rate structures, discounts, and sell strategies.
  • Manage guest check-ins/check-outs in accordance with hotel credit/cash handling policies; verify that the correct charges and credits are posted to the corresponding guest folio.
  • Ensure all cash and cash equivalents are accounted for and balanced at the beginning and end of each work shift.
  • Resolve guest complaints; assist guests with all inquiries in connection with hotel services, in-house events, directions, local attractions, check cashing, safety boxes, etc.
  • Manage phone activity including providing general knowledge to callers.
  • Cancel room reservations according to procedures.
  • Walk customers in a professional and courteous manner according to procedures.
  • Function as a liaison between Front Desk and the Housekeeping Department in coordinating rooms.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • High school diploma or equivalent experience.
  • Three to twelve months of employment in a related position guest relation position with this company or other organizations.
  • Requires having excellent computer and cash handling skills, ability to stand for extended periods of time; present a sociable, outgoing, lively and guest service-oriented demeanor.
  • Working knowledge is generally learned on-the-job.
  • Communicate information and hotel services to management, staff and guests.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Ability to stand on your feet for extended periods of time
  • Bending and lifting to support organization of the hotel and offices

Please visit http://www.valorhospitality.com to learn more about our existing hotels, other exciting job opportunities and our company.

Company at a glance

Valor Hospitality Partners is a leading global full-service hospitality underwriting, acquisition, development, management, and asset management company. With more than 90 hospitality projects in our international portfolio, we offer an array of services, including site selection, product and brand selection, entitlements, financing solutions, conceptual design, construction and project management, procurement, technical services, pre-opening, and operations management.

We’re Hotelitarians – a team of curious, courageous thinkers and doers dedicated to helping businesses thrive where we have strategically built our reputation on relationships.

We have a revolutionary approach to hospitality management where we expertly weave our wealth of global expertise into local landscapes, creating unique projects that are huge successes not just because of how they fit in, but because of how they stand out.

SAVOR by Valor is an award-winning food and beverage division of Valor Hospitality Partners, with over 110 kitchens and bars across 40+ cities worldwide. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, SAVOR is renowned for its commitment to kitchen & bar innovation. The company blends its global expertise with deep appreciation for local cultures to curate one-of-a-kind experiences with an operational edge. SAVOR’s foundation rests on three key pillars: conceptual development, kitchen & bar solutions, and end to end execution. Each outlet has its own distinct identity, offering an authentic experience that celebrates both community and the rich diversity of global food and beverage traditions.

Founded2012
Team Size5,001-10,000 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryHospitality
Location
Lucedale, Mississippi, United States

Top Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Team Member Hotel Discount Program
  • Uniforms Provided
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid PTO
  • 401k
  • Employer Match
  • Team Member Awards
  • Food and Beverage Discounts
  • Tuition Reimbursement

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