4700 Emperor Blvd
Durham,
NC
27703
As a Phone Operator at Concord Hospitality, you will be the voice of the hotel, providing courteous and professional service to guests while supporting front office operations. Your role ensures smooth communication, accurate information, and exceptional guest experiences.
Responsibilities:
• Maintain complete knowledge of hotel amenities, layout, local attractions, and transportation options.
• Provide accurate directions and information regarding the immediate and metro area.
• Read logbooks and memos daily; stay updated on in-house groups and functions.
• Follow security procedures regarding room keys and related systems.
• Assist with reservations, pre-registration, and blocking of rooms when necessary.
• Handle guest check-ins and check-outs courteously and professionally.
• Promote guest-related programs such as Marriott Rewards and comment cards.
• Maintain neatness and order in the work area; balance cashiering transactions consistently.
• Handle multiple tasks during peak times and use slow periods efficiently (stocking, cleaning, etc.).
• Record and resolve guest complaints in the Guest Response Program with timely follow-up.
• Take and process room service orders accurately; use sales dialogue to promote menu items.
• Operate the Room Service POS system and understand payment procedures.
• Prepare and manage wake-up call requests; ensure accuracy and proper handling.
• Handle mail, messages, and TTY/TDD calls per outlined procedures.
• Attend scheduled department meetings and complete Service Excellence training.
Qualifications:
• Prior hospitality or front office experience preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to multitask and remain calm during high-volume periods.
• Knowledge of hotel reservations, credit policies, and emergency procedures.
• Familiarity with culinary terminology and beverage service standards a plus.
• Flexible schedule availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Benefits (Full-Time Associates Only):
• Competitive wages
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and short/long-term disability options
• 401(k) program with company match
• Tuition assistance
• Discounted room rates at Concord-managed hotels
• Training, development, and career advancement opportunities
Why Join Concord?
Concord Hospitality invests in its associates by providing training and development at all levels, from interns to executive leaders. Our “Associate First” culture supports and inspires personal development both within the workplace and beyond.
We value work-life balance, diversity, and a commitment to providing the best customer service and quality accommodations in every market we serve. Built on five cornerstones—Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability, and FUN!—our associates proudly cheer:
“We Are Concord!”
We support diversity and inclusion through our mission to be a Great Place to Work for All.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Travel with ease to our renovated hotel near RDU airport
Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport at Research Triangle Park welcomes you with an ideal location near RDU and amenities for a perfect stay in the North Carolina Triangle. Our fully renovated hotel is 4 miles from the Raleigh airport and offers complimentary airport transportation. Our current parking fee is $10.00/day. While on-property, enjoy breakfast and dinner at our Season’s Restaurant, or all-day dining and drinks at &More by Sheraton. Keep fit at the Fitness Connection and refresh in our seasonal outdoor pool. We are an easy commute to RTP businesses and near entertainment such as Boxyard RTP and TopGolf Durham. Bring your furry friends! We are a pet friendly Durham hotel. Planning an event? We welcome corporate meetings, social groups, and weddings in our 32,000 square ft Durham event venue. Hourly coworking space is available in our innovative studios. Finally, end your day in our deluxe guestrooms with wi-fi, desk, luxurious bedding, and Sheraton Signature Sleep Experience beds.
Concord Hospitality Enterprises Company is an award-winning hotel management and development company. Through the combined efforts of over 4,200 hard working and focused associates, Concord offers a unique blend of entrepreneurship, seasoned experience, innovation and technical excellence. These elements create a company equipped to produce above-standard returns, market sustainability and a partnership well worth investing in.
Since Concord's inception in 1985, our success has been guided by our cornerstones: Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability and Fun. These cornerstones are the indispensible and fundamental basis of our daily actions. Our commitment to these cornerstones has led us to be recognized as the respected hospitality company that we are.
Concord is one of North America's largest hotel management and hotel development companies. Concord's passion for success has resulted in over twenty years of proven results as a hotel owner, manager, and developer of mid market and first class hotel properties. Concord's goal is to create value for its partners and associates by leveraging its operations, development, sales & marketing, technology, accounting, and management skills over its growing portfolio of first-class business hotels.
Concord has experienced sustained growth of a remarkable 35% annually for three years in a row and with over half a billion in new hotel projects in the pipeline, that number is projected to increase noticeably. Additionally, Concord is expanding its portfolio through third party management contracts with leading brand partners such as Marriott, Hilton, Starwood, Choice and Intercontinental Hotels. These growth opportunities have presented themselves to Concord based on our strong relationships with investment partners.