Front Office Manager

Shamin Hotels Guest Service Agent

Are you someone who values teamwork, takes ownership of your role, and is passionate about serving our guests with warmth and hospitality? Shamin Hotels invites you to join our team! Whether you're greeting guests with a friendly smile, assisting them with their needs, or going the extra mile to ensure their stay is nothing short of perfect, your dedication to service excellence will shine through in everything you do. We are seeking candidates with a wide variety of knowledge, skills, and experiences to contribute to our continued success. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, we have opportunities for you to grow and excel with us!

Amazing Benefits! In addition to competitive pay, we offer a range of benefits for full-time associates, including health, dental, vision, accident and short and long term disability insurance, pet insurance, gym membership discounts, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Shamin Perk discounts on tickets, rental cars and attractions, footwear discounts, 401K plan with company match, employee discounts at our branded hotels and more!

Endless Opportunities! With over 70 hotels in our portfolio and plans for further expansion, there are endless opportunities for growth and advancement at Shamin Hotels. Whether you're interested in front-line operations, corporate management, or hotel development, we have opportunities for you to shine.

Advancement! We're proud of our track record of promoting from within. At Shamin Hotels, we're committed to nurturing talent and providing opportunities for our employees to thrive. Join us and be part of a company where your potential is limited only by your ambition. We look forward to welcoming you to the Shamin Hotels family!

The Guest Service Agent is responsible for checking guests in and out of their rooms. They work with guests both in-person and online to reserve their rooms, answer any questions they have about the hotel and provide details and recommendations about activities to do in the surrounding area. Agents obtain or confirm guest information, assign rooms, activate and distribute keys, etc. Collect payment for room charges and other fees.

Essential Job Functions :

• Greets, registers, and assigns rooms to guests.
• Issues room key and escort instructions to Bell person or directly to guest as appropriate, without announcing room numbers.
• Date-stamps, sorts and racks incoming mail and messages.
• Transmits and receives messages using equipment such as telephone, fax and switchboard.
• Answers inquiries pertaining to hotel services, registration of guests and shopping, dining, entertainment and travel directions.
• Keeps records of room availability and guests' accounts.
• Computes bill, collects payment and makes change for guests.
• May make, confirm and cancel reservations for guests.
• Posts charges such as room, food, liquor or telephone by hand or machine.
• May make restaurant, transportation or entertainment reservations for guests.
• May deposit guests' valuables in hotel safe or safe-deposit box.
• May order complimentary flowers or Champaign for special guests at management's direction.
• Understands and enforces the hotel company credit policies.
• Accounts for all cash and makes deposits in accordance with hotel and company policies.
• Communicates effectively with other front office and hotel departments.
• Reports to work for scheduled shift, on time and in uniform in accordance with company policy.
• Knows and complies with all company policies and procedures pertaining to this position and its duties.
• Takes the initiative to greet guests in a friendly and warm manner.
• Cross sells other Shamin Hotels.
• Performs other related duties as required.

In a story of entrepreneurial spirit and partnership, P.C. Amin and his brother-in-law B.N. Shah embarked on a remarkable venture in 1978. They seized an opportunity, purchasing a bankrupt hotel in Lumberton, North Carolina. United by their vision and commitment to excellence, they merged their names, Shah and Amin, to create Shamin Hotels. Today, Shamin Hotels stands as a testament to their legacy, having grown into the largest hotel owner and operator in Virginia, with over 70 hotels spanning multiple states.

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