Front Desk Agent

About Us

Come work at the Castle! With great facilities just 30 minutes from the Newark airport and New York City, the Sheraton Parsippany Hotel is an ideal choice for business and leisure travelers.

Our inspiring castle theme, and warm, friendly staff will make you feel right at home.

As an associate of the Sheraton Parsippany, you will receive a free membership to our 25,000 square feet Atlantis Sports Club, a complimentary meal in our cafeteria during your work day, and attendance with the Sheraton Parsippany family at the annual Summer Jam Family Picnic and Holiday Party.

Want to find out more about joining our team? Apply today!

Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information.

You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization!

We value U.S.

military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Overview

Assist guests with arrival and departure from hotel, while providing positive guests experiences.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities


* Greet customers immediately with a friendly and sincere welcome.

Use a positive and clear speaking voice, listen to and understand requests, respond with appropriate action and provide accurate information such as outlet hours and local attractions.


* Complete the registration process by inputting and retrieving information from a computer system, confirming pertinent information including number of guests and room rate.

Promote HEI Hotels and Resorts and brand marketing programs.

Make appropriate selection of rooms based on guest needs.

• Code electronic keys.

Non-verbally confirm the room number and rate.

Provide welcome folders containing room keys, certificates, coupons, and refreshment center keys as appropriate.


* Verify and imprint credit cards for authorization using electronic acceptance methods.

Handle cash, make change and balance an assigned house bank.

• Accept and record vouchers, traveler's checks, and other forms of payment.

Convert foreign currency at current posted rates.

Post charges to guest rooms and house accounts using the computer.


* Promptly answer the telephone using positive and clear communication.

Input messages into the computer.

Retrieve messages and communicate the content to the guest.

Retrieve mail, small packages and facsimiles for customers as requested.


* Close guest accounts at time of check out and ascertain satisfaction.

In the event of dissatisfaction, negotiate compromise, which may include authorizing revenue allowances.


* Field guest complaints, conducting thorough research to develop the most effective solutions and negotiate results.

Listen and extend assistance in order to resolve problems such as price conflicts, in...