Front Desk Agent

About Us

At Claremont Resort & Club, we believe that exceptional hospitality starts with extraordinary people.

For over a century, our iconic resort has set the standard for luxury and service in the Bay Area.

We take pride in creating memorable experiences for our guests-and a rewarding, inclusive workplace for our colleagues.

Situated on 22 acres in the Berkeley and Oakland Hills, Claremont Resort & Club seamlessly blends its rich 19th-century history with the modern day to offer the very best of the Bay Area.

Guests dine with friends at Limewood, relax at our urban oasis, The Spa at the Claremont, and discover total wellness at The Club at the Claremont- all while taking in the breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay.

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.

Compensation
Salary Range: $27.86 - $27.86 Hourly

Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No

Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

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 re...