Franchise Hotel - Front Desk Agent
Hotel Brand: InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
Location: United States, Washington, Bellevue
Hotel: Seattle Bellevue - (SEAHA)
Job number: FRSEAHA4404
This job posting is for a position at a Hotel owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not by IHG or its affiliates. IHG has no involvement in the hiring or day-to-day employment policies or practices of franchisees.
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About Us
As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental®? brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.
Welcome to InterContinental Seattle Bellevue, a distinguished addition to Pyramid Global Hospitality and a beacon of modern luxury in the heart of downtown Bellevue. Anchored within Avenue Bellevue, a premier lifestyle destination featuring luxury residences, our hotel offers 208 elegantly appointed guest rooms and 12,000 square feet of refined meeting and event space. Designed by internationally acclaimed Hirsch Bedner Associates, every detail reflects sophistication, innovation, and a true sense of place.
At InterContinental Seattle Bellevue, we pride ourselves on a culture of excellence that celebrates people, nurtures growth, and delivers authentic service. Candidates will have the opportunity to build their careers with a premier luxury hotel brand, where every role contributes to creating unforgettable guest experiences. Whether your passion lies in guest services, culinary arts, or event management, joining our team means becoming part of an environment that is dynamic, supportive, and deeply committed to your professional success. Here, you will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact while working in a setting that embodies the best of Bellevue’s luxury landscape.
Your day to day
We are looking for a highly motivated individuals to join our Front Desk team. The ideal candidate uses their engaging personality to create a memorable first impression for our guests. While checking in, registering guests, the Front Desk Agent is a source of knowledge for the guest for everything about the hotel, its amenities, and the local area.
If you enjoy engaging with people from all over the world and making meaningful connections, as well as taking steps to “WOW” people, we want you! This is a tremendous opportunity for a driven person to grow a career in hospitality with a world-class property.
Your Role:
- Help guests discover their “Wanderlust” experience
- Provide exceptional customer service by being engaging and taking sincere interest
- Check guests in, ensuring proper credit is received, special requests are noted and fulfilled, and accurate information is established.
- Help to resolve problems and “WOW” guests through recovery when things aren’t quite right
- Promote and sell special hotel programs.
- Interact with hotel/resort staff in a professional manner, assisting other departments with necessary information.
- Be knowledgeable of all emergency procedures and policies.
- Maintain house bank.
- Communicate all pertinent information to manager on duty.
- Follow set procedures on posting, charges, cashing checks, safe deposits, and refunds.
- Assist other departments as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
What we need from you
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- A strong desire to make an impact on other people
- An outgoing and engaging personality
- Computer skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced setting
- Ability to stand for the duration of the shift
- Must be available to work various shifts including weekends and holidays.
- Ability to obtain WA Food handler's permit.
What we offer
Benefits offered to full-time associates:
Paid Time Off
-2.15 hours for every 40 hours worked~14 days
-7 Paid Holidays, 2 Floating Holidays
-Medical (through United Healthcare), dental, and vision insurance – available to you on the first of the month after your start date
-Competitive Matching 401K
-Health Savings Account
-Healthcare Flexible Saving Account
-Supplemental Medical Insurance including Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospitality Indemnity
-Supplemental Short-Term Disability Insurance
-Basic Life and Accidental Dismemberment Insurance
-Basic Long-Term Disability Insurance
-Life Insurance buy-ups
-Employee Assistance Program
-Pet Insurance
Benefits offered to part-time associates:
-Sick Time (accrue 1 hour for every 30 hours worked).
Benefits offered to all associates:
-Competitive Salary
-Competitive Matching 401K
-Cash incentives programs
Compensation:
$25.00/hour + incentive plans
Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.
We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life.
We welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
So, join us and you’ll become part of our hotel family.
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