Hotel Front Desk Associate

Under the direction of the Hotel Front Desk Supervisor, the Front Desk Associate is responsible for administering Front Desk operations in the Hotel's continuing effort to deliver Best in Class customer service.
The Front Desk Associate assists with guest inquiries, requests and needs, prior to, during, and after their stay.
The Front Desk Associate works closely with all Hotel departments to coordinate seamless delivery of guest services.
This highly visible position is responsible for creating unique memories, building rapport, and maintaining professional relationships with guests to enhance their overall experience, all while following and meeting the Forbes Travel Five Star guidelines.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities 1.
Responsible for providing highest level of service experience to guests during all interactions and actively aspiring to reach Department and enterprise defined goals and objectives.
Welcomes guests with friendly and sincere demeanor while meeting Forbes Travel Guidelines (i.
e.
guest’s registrations are completed within five minutes, conversations are seamless, calm, and clear, avoiding slangs and phrase fragments), Assists with all guest’s reservations, as well as folios and billing questions.
Addresses guest’s concerns and resolves issues with expedited follow-up.
Goes above and beyond to recover any service opportunities and exceed guest expectations.
2.
Communicates and collaborates with all department leaders and hourly team members to ensure guest experience is personalized and executed seamlessly.
Maintains proper record keeping for guest accounts; remaining knowledgeable and current on all Hotel offerings and local surroundings to provide most appropriate and applicable suggestions to guests.
Handles all guest interactions with highest level of hospitality and professionalism, and accommodating special requests whenever possible and with sense of urgency.
3.
Reports all maintenance issues pertaining to facilities via internal systems and reports all guest requests to Supervisor or Manager on Duty as needed.
Follows-up to ensure requests have been completed in a timely manner.
4.
Safeguards confidential nature of guest, Department, and enterprise data; adheres to all health and safety policies and procedures set by enterprise.
Contributes to environment which motivates employees to collaborate, learn, perform, and develop their skills.
Completes regular customer service and safety training to keep certifications current as needed.
5.
Performs other duties as assigned to support efficient operation of Department.
Education/Experience/Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required.
Three (3) years of customer service experience required.
Hotel or administrative customer service experience preferred.
Upscale hotel experience preferred.
Must have strong multi-tasking skills.
Effective English written and verbal communication.
Ability to identify and prioritize issues.
Excellent organizational skills.
Intermediate computer skills required.
Must be reliable, pleasant, and maintain a positive attitude.
Must be able to provide great service in sometimes difficult situations and the ability to remain calm under stressful conditions.
Must have schedule flexibility including evenings, weekends, holiday shifts and overtime when needed.
Certificates/Licenses/Registrations At the discretion of the San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission you may be required to obtain and maintain a gaming license.
A qualified candidate/employee must have and maintain a valid ID or driver’s license with an acceptable driving record as determined by the enterprise’s insurance carrier.
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and Yaamava' Resort & Casino will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with applicable law.
As one of the largest private employers in the Inland Empire, San Manuel deeply cares about the future, growth and well-being of its employees.
Join our team today! Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel is located just 60 minutes from downtown Los Angeles in the city of Highland, CA.
It is one of the largest casinos on the West Coast, with 7,000 slot machines, 150 table games, and five high-limit rooms.
We are one of the top 10 largest casino resorts in the US.
Guests enjoy sweeping views of the San Bernardino Mountains, live entertainment, and a full array of dining options, which include The Pines Modern Steakhouse, Hong Bao Kitchen, Serrano Vista Cafe, Rock & Brews, Chingon Kitchen, Big Mo’ Cafe, and 11 bars and lounges.
The Serrano Spa earned a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star award, and The Pines Modern Steakhouse and Yaamava’ Resorteach earned a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star award, with all three being the first in the Inland Empire to receive such designation.
Yaamava' Resort and Casino at San Manuel also received two 2023 AAA Four Diamonds ratings for the new hotel and The Pines Modern Steakhouse.
The hotel is a 17-story tower with 432 guest rooms.
Guests relax in an elevated pool with a bar and private cabanas, the lavish full-service Serrano spa and salon, a health and fitness center, a full array of dining options, multiple bars and lounges, and luxe retail shops.
Indian gaming in California is an exciting, thriving industry.
Whether working on the casino floor or providing support to gaming operations as a “behind the scenes” employee, you can contribute to a dynamic and challenging business and have opportunities to learn and grow with the gaming industry.
At San Manuel, our team members define us.
Working at San Manuel is more than just a job.
It is a career that will help you grow into the successful professional you want to be.
Click here to see why you’ll want to work on our Team Our benefits focus on five key areas of wellness - financial, emotional, physical, social, and occupational - because we know it takes more than a salary to thrive.
The benefits under each category include everything from retirement, insurance and dental benefits to emotional wellness programs, home repair services, and much more.
Our employees have the option to select the benefits that best support their lives and their wellness.