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IHG Front Desk Agent (Full-Time) l InterContinental Miami Downtown in Miami, Florida

About us:

As the world's largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand. Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs. Inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world.

At InterContinental Hotels & Resorts® we want our guests to feel special, cosmopolitan and In the Know which means we need you to:

  • Be charming by being approachable, having confidence and showing respect.

  • Stay in the moment by understanding and anticipating guests’ needs, being attentive and taking ownership of getting things done.

  • Make it memorable by being knowledgeable, sharing stories and showing your style to create moments that make people feel special.

A Shining Star Among Downtown Miami Hotels, the InterContinental Miami features the city's premier accommodations, convention, and meeting facilities. Overlooking sparkling Biscayne Bay, we provide a secure, inviting environment in a well-established area of the city. Priding ourselves on being ONE GREAT TEAM, sixth year in a row honored one of the TOP WORKPLACES of South Florida by the Sun Sentinel.

Your day to day:

The moment a guest steps into one of our hotels, they walk into a genuinely memorable experience. As a Front Desk Agent , you’ll not only be the person they rely on to handle transactions, offer local insights and anticipate every detail of a friction-free experience. You’ll also create the warm atmosphere that makes our guests feel at home in any location.

  • Offer an enhanced experience to every guest upon checking in.

  • Be the warm welcome that kicks off a memorable guest experience

  • Acknowledge IHG Rewards Club members and returning guests, in person or on the phone

  • Take and manage guest bookings, up-selling opportunities and telling them about ways to improve their stay

  • Handle cash and credit transactions

  • Start every stay right by swiftly checking guests in and out - take IDs, hand out room keys, and control and release safety deposit boxes

  • Stay one step ahead of guests’ needs – record and act on their preferences, and handle their messages, requests, questions and concerns

  • Be a trusted contact for all guests. Help them with anything from bill issues to local knowledge, and loop in management when necessary

  • Stay safe all the time. Following our safety procedures, you’ll report all incidents and wear any protective gear needed

  • Take pride in your appearance and place as a brand ambassador

  • Always know what events and activities are on the day’s schedule

  • Jump into other ad-hoc duties when your colleagues need your help

What we need from you:

  • Communication skills - guests will need to come to you with concerns as well as compliments, so you’ll be easy to talk to

  • Your problem-solving skills will turn issues into opportunities so every guest leaves with great memories

  • Fluency in the local language - extra language skills would be great, but not essential

  • Literate and tech-savvy - you’ll need a good grasp of reading, writing, basic maths and computers

  • Flexibility - night, weekend and holiday shifts are all part of the job

  • You’ll have a high school diploma or qualification. A college or university degree would be a bonus, but not essential

  • Experience - ideally you’ll have spent at least one year in a front desk or guest service position

  • Strength - sometimes you’ll need to lift, push and pull big objects up to 50lbs (23 kg). This can involve bending and kneeling

What we offer:

In return we will 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.

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

At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?

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.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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