Job Information
Hyatt Front Office Host in PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania
Description:
A Front Office Host is responsible for greeting guests on arrival and making them feel welcome and comfortable during their stay. A Host’s priority at all times is to engage with guests in a caring and positive manner, using active listening skills to understand the needs and wants of guests – wherever possible, getting to know them and their preferences on a personal level. A Host is a key contact person and resource for guests throughout their stay and should demonstrate creative problem solving. A Host also plays the important role of ensuring that the departure motivates guests to come back to the hotel at the earliest opportunity.
Hosts should possess strong communication skills, be detail oriented, comfortable with technology and confident in basic financial transactions.
Responsibilities include:
Display empathy and demonstrate listening skills in all interactions
Manage the registration process to confirm guest information, acknowledge preferences as noted, provide guest with room keys and offer luggage assistance
Tailor interactions based on guests’ needs and available data
Understand and be familiar with hotel room inventory to manage and allocate based on availability and guest preferences
Provide appropriate recognition to members of Hyatt’s loyalty program
Respond accurately to inquiries and offer knowledge of the hotel features/general information
Approach guest issues with compassion and recover service as appropriate
General cashiering skills
Work collaboratively and effectively with other hotel departments
Other responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have previous front desk, customer service experience and professional presentation
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
Basic computer systems knowledge
Opera knowledge preferred
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Fulfill a flexible schedule to include mornings, nights, weekends and holidays
Must be able to support Hyatt's purpose by identifying opportunities to display authentic human care to guests and colleagues so they can be their best
Primary Location: US-PA-Philadelphia
Organization: Hyatt Centric Philadelphia
Pay Basis: Hourly
Job Level: Full-time
Job: Front Office
Req ID: PHI001881
Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.