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Guest Service Agent

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston

1818 Maple Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201

178 Room Hotel
Our Positive, Inspirational and Motivational Leaders are looking to grow our front desk team! We are hiring all enthusiastic, passionate customer service professionals, hoteliers and individuals looking to advance and excel in hotel operations! Come join our team today!

Full-Time

Purpose and Performance Goals:  The purpose of this job is to perform the duties of Front Desk Agent in accordance with company standards for satisfactory performance.

Essential Job Description:  Accommodates guests of the hotel by performing the following duties.  Essential duties and responsibilities of this position include the following (other duties may be assigned): 

  • Greets, registers, and assigns rooms to guests following established check-in/check-out procedures.
  • Completes AM and/or PM checklists to include bucket checks, credit reports, and discrepancy room reports, due outs, blocking/pre C registration, shift closing and turndown.
  • Issues room keys and follows room key procedures.
  • Answers inquiries pertaining to hotel services; registration of guests, shopping, dining, entertainment, and travel directions.
  • Computes bills, collects payment, and makes change for guests.
  • Makes and confirms reservations.
  • Posts charges such as room, food, liquor, or telephone to ledger.
  • Makes restaurant, transportation, or entertainment reservation and arranges for tours.
  • Maintains knowledge of various room types and rates.
  • You must be detail-oriented and able to work in a fast pace work environment with minimal supervision.

Education and/or Experience:  

  • Prior Customer Service Experience  
  • High School Diploma/GED 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Basic computer skills  
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing  
  • Ability to exceed expectations of guests and team members  
  • Excellent time management skills  

Benefits:

  • Great benefits are available after 90 days including health, vision, dental and 401K!
Posted April 23, 2024

Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston

Stay next to Northwestern University

Our hotel is located in the Chicago North Shore District and 17 miles to OHare International Airport. We’re adjacent to Northwestern University. Lake Michigan beaches and parks and the commuter rail link to downtown Chicago are a short walk away. We offer expansive meeting space, a 24-hour business center, free WiFi, and a free area shuttle.