Gee - Front Desk Agent

**Additional Information**
**Job Number**25149749
**Job Category**Rooms & Guest Services Operations
**Location**The Ritz-Carlton Melbourne, 650 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3000
**Schedule**Full Time
**Located Remotely?**N
**Position Type** Non-Management

**Join Our Ladies & Gentlemen - Front Desk Agent (Guest Experience Expert)**

As one of the Ladies and Gentlemen of The Ritz-Carlton, you are the most important asset in our service commitment to our guests. By joining us as a** Front Desk Agent**, we not only meet, but also exceed, our guests' expectations - you embody the legendary service that makes us a leading luxury brand. A career at The Ritz-Carlton is filled with honesty, respect and the opportunity to grow your career.

**Position Summary**:

- Warmly welcome guests and assist with check-in, check-out, and billing processes
- Support daily front office operations to ensure a smooth and efficient guest experience
- Respond to guest enquiries with professionalism, care, and attention to detail
- Learn and share knowledge about our luxury hotel and surrounding area to enhance guest stays
- Assist with the pre-arrival process, including guest preferences and room allocations
- Take reservations and accurately handle cash and credit card transactions
- Build meaningful connections with guests to encourage return visits and positive reviews
- Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication in all guest and team interactions
- Utilize OPERA PMS and draw on prior luxury hotel experience (Marriott preferred) to support operational excellence

**About You**:

- Experience with OPERA Property Management System
- Ability to operate a telephone switchboard and respond promptly to all guest enquiries
- Skilled in making and updating room reservations
- Confident in running and checking daily reports
- Communicates effectively with other departments to ensure smooth operations
- Assist driving and parking cars when necessary
- A genuinely warm and welcoming demeanor
- Willingness and availability to work rotating shifts, including weekends and overnights
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Working rights in Australia
- Eager to grow and develop your career in hospitality
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
- A positive, can-do attitude and a willingness to learn

**Our Benefits**:

- Exclusive staff discounts on food and beverage and hotel rooms (including all properties within the Marriott International group) for you, your family and friends
- Be part of Life with the Works program where you can enjoy flexible working hours & locations, time off to pursue your passion through sabbatical leave, and paid leave during your birthday month
- Grow, develop, and progress with internationally recognised training programs, unlimited strategic development and exciting career opportunities within the Marriott International group
- Genuine care for associates' physical, emotional and financial wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunity to receive Employee Referral Incentives and get paid for working with your friend
- Work for the Largest Hotel Network in the World which values equality, diversity and inclusiveness
- At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law._

At more than 100 award-winning properties worldwide, The Ritz-Carlton Ladies and Gentlemen create experiences so exceptional that long after a guest stays with us, the experience stays with them. Attracting the world's top hospitality professionals who curate lifelong memories, we believe that everyone succeeds when they are empowered to be creative, thoughtful and compassionate.

Every day, we set the standard for rare and special luxury service the world over and pride ourselves on delivering excellence in the care and comfort of our guests.

Your role will be to ensure that the "Gold Standards" of The Ritz-Carlton are delivered graciously and thoughtfully every day. The Gold Standards are the foundation of The Ritz-Carlton and are what guides us each day to be better than the next. It is this foundation and our belief that our culture drives success by which The Ritz Carlton has earned the reputation as a global brand leader in luxury hospitality. As part of our team, you will learn and exemplify the Gold Standards, such as our Employee Promise, Credo and our Service Values. And our promise to you is that we offer the chance to be proud of the work you do and who you work with.

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