posted October 24, 2024

Front Desk Agent

Compensation: $28.50 per hour

Job Description

Often the first and last contact for our guests, the front desk agent is a critical link to guest satisfaction. Responsibilities include welcoming guests, processing registration and check-out, anticipating guest needs and meeting or exceeding those needs, responding to and resolving guest inquires and complaints, and coordinating with other departments to ensure guests feel well-cared for and valued. This person should be very comfortable interacting with guests and potential clients in a highly professional manner.

  • Maintain a personal demeanor that is friendly, cheerful and courteous at all times.
  • Greet guests by name.
  • Ensure that all guests feel welcomed to the property.
  • Register guests and assign rooms.
  • Conduct check-out processes.
  • Ensure guest satisfaction by responding to guest inquiries with accurate information and a positive attitude.
  • Answer inquiries pertaining to hotel services, registration of guests, shopping, dining, entertainment, and travel directions.
  • Respond to phone calls, and retrieve guest mail, faxes and packages.
  • Promote hotel amenities and services to guests using personal knowledge and effective selling techniques.
  • Welcome and effectively resolve guest questions, issues and complaints with supervisor assistance as needed.
  • Provide constant and consistent communication with other departments and supervisors/managers in order to ensure guest satisfaction.
  • Attend team briefings.
  • Handle cash, credit card, currency conversions and other financial transactions.
  • Post charges such as room, food, liquor or telephone to ledger.
  • Compute or adjust bill, collect payment, and make change for guests.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

    Job Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Must be able to read, communicate effectively and have superb interpersonal skills
  • Must be able to work well under pressure while retaining tact and composure when resolving guest complaints
  • Previous front desk experience in the hospitality industry
  • The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills

    226 Room Hotel

    ICONIC GLAMOUR AND STYLISH ALLURE

    The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills

    World's Best Award-Winner "The Top 15 Hotels in Los Angeles"
    6 Years Running

    THE EPITOME OF LAID-BACK GLAMOUR IN THE HEART OF LOS ANGELES
    The London West Hollywood is a stylish sanctuary in the most vibrant neighborhood of Los Angeles. Located at the base of the Hollywood Hills and adjacent to Beverly Hills, West Hollywood continues to emerge as a dynamic creative hub that embodies the quintessential L.A. lifestyle. Comprised of three main districts—the iconic Sunset Strip, the eclectic Santa Monica Blvd., and the cutting-edge West Hollywood Design District—“WeHo” packs some of L.A.’s hottest destinations, coolest restaurants, and chicest shops into just under two square miles. And The London is the quintessential urban oasis ideally located in the heart of everything that West Hollywood has to offer.

    From our unbeatable location in one the most walkable areas in greater Los Angeles, guests can easily stroll to some of the city’s most sought-after restaurants, including Craig’s, Cecconi's, and La Boheme. Home to L.A.’s best art galleries, WeHo’s Design District is also where you’ll find world-class boutiques like Amanu, The Great, and Rag & Bone. The Sunset Strip’s storied music venues, including The Roxy Theatre, Whisky a Go-Go, continue to draw crowds night after night, while world-class cultural attractions like the L.A.’s Museum Row are also close by.

    Ideally located at the crossroads of Beverly Hills and central LA, The London West Hollywood is a tranquil urban oasis that epitomizes modern luxury for the most discerning guests. Our spacious, all-suite accommodations combine sophisticated comfort, awe-inspiring views, and a signature sense of California cool. The best in West Hollywood luxury hotels, our impeccable service, exquisite food and drink offerings, and wide array of unparalleled amenities create a truly unforgettable experience.