Front Desk Agent - The Even Hotel Norwalk Connecticut

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About us

Do you see yourself as a Front Desk Agent or Keeping Active Agent ?              

 

EVEN Norwalk is looking for a Front Desk Agent.

What's your passion?  Whether you're into volunteer work, beach sports or flying kites, at IHG we're interested in YOU.  At IHG we employ people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies - people who put our guests at the heart of everything they do. And we're looking for more people like this to join our friendly and professional team. 

EVEN Norwalk Hotel This four-story property settled in Norwalk, CT offers 129 guest rooms with unique features that are refreshing to our guests. EVEN™ Hotel Norwalk is located near city attractions like Norwalk Islands, the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk and Connecticut state parks. 

 

About EVEN Hotels Whether you’re traveling for business or leisure you won’t have to compromise your wellness routine. As a member of the newest brand from IHG® and one of the first EVEN ™ Hotels in the world, our facility is designed to help our guests maintain a healthy lifestyle while traveling.

Keep active with in-room fitness zones for private workouts and eat well when you choose from our selection of healthy food and beverage options, including made to order smoothies and Grab ‘n’ Go meals. Accomplish more with free Wi-Fi and mobile furnishings that give you the flexibility you need to be your most productive-self. You’ll rest easy with spa-inspired showers, signature EO bath products and all-natural eucalyptus linens. Start and end your day at EVEN ™ as we provide you with the essentials for your healthy lifestyle.

Your day to day

JOB OVERVIEW

 The Keep Active Host provides top notch customer service to ensure guests are taken care of by delivering a guest experience that is unique and brings the EVEN Hotels brand to life.  The Keep Active Host delivers core guest services (EVEN Hotels signature greeting with hand towel and water, registration/check-in/out luggage assistance, guest services and support, familiarization with hotel facilities) and supports wellness by engaging guests with expertise at the Wellness Wall and Athletic Studio, and is cross-trained as an Eat Well Host. 

    PE O P LE:

·  Shares own wellness journey with colleagues and guests.
·  Leverages the support of other team members and departments to enhance the guest experience.
·  Communicates and coordinates with other departments to provide and receive insight about guest needs, requests, and complaints.

  G UEST EXPERIENCE:

·  Responds appropriately to guest complaints and implements appropriate service recovery guidelines in order to ensure total guest satisfaction.  
·  Demonstrates Brandheartedness by putting the brand at the center of all activities.  
·  Remains current on brand, wellness, nutrition and industry information required to deliver the EVEN Hotels programs and services.
·  Seeks and uses guest feedback to build relationships with guests, and drives continuous improvement in guest satisfaction.
·  Ensures that special needs and requests of guests, VIPs, and IHG Rewards Club Members are fulfilled.

  RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS:

 Maintains Green Engage initiatives in assigned work area.

·  Knows procedures to handle emergency/crisis.
What we need from you

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

 High School diploma or equivalent, plus one year front desk/guest service experience or 2 years face-to-face customer service experience in any service related industry, including retail 

·  Must speak fluent English
·  Flexible work schedule

 

             Preferred

·  Bilingual, Spanish
·  Some college classes
·  Hotel or cruise ship guest services experience
·  Demonstrated recent and regular participation in wellness, nutrition, sports, fitness or similar activities a plus.

 

Other:

·  Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests and employees.
·  Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
·  Reading and writing abilities are utilized often.
·  Basic math skills are used frequently.
·  Problem solving, reasoning, motivating and training abilities are often used.
·  May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

 Frequently  standing up behind the desk and front office areas

·  Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds
·  Handling various objects
·  Using a keyboard to operate various property management and reservations systems, etc.
What we offer

In return we'll give you a competitive financial and benefits package which may include healthcare support, dental, vision, disability and life insurance support, and a matching 401k plan.   Hotel discounts worldwide are available as well as access to a wide variety of discount programs and the chance to work with a great team of people. Most importantly, we'll give you the room to be yourself.

 

So what's your passion? Please get in touch and tell us how you could bring your individual skills to IHG.

 

IHG is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans.