At Intercontinental Hotels Group, we own, operate and franchise more than 3500 hotels, offering close to half a million guest rooms in nearly 100 countries. By bringing your expertise and passion to any one of our brands, you will help us achieve our vision: to be the most preferred, admired and successful hotel company the world over. At **Holiday Inn Express ®** we want our guests to relax and be themselves which means we need team members to: Be you – by being natural, professional and personable in the way you are with people Get ready – by taking notice and using your knowledge so that you are prepared for anything Show you care – by being thoughtful in the way you welcome and connect with guests Take action – by showing initiative, taking ownership and going the extra mile Your day to day Assist in supervising the front desk function; ensure staff is properly trained including service expectations, hotel facilities and services, local directions, property management and reservations systems, safety, and emergency procedures, etc. Monitor performance and recommend corrective or disciplinary action. Alert management of potentially serious issues. Up-sell rooms where possible to maximize hotel revenue. Accurately process all cash and credit card transactions in accordance with established procedures including but not limited to posting all charges, completing cashier or other reports, preparing deposit, and counting/securing assigned bank. Routinely check in/check-out guests, answer phones, take reservations and assist staff with job functions. May be responsible for issuing safe-deposit boxes to guest and ensuring the security of keys. Promote hotel services, facilities, and outlets; provide guests with information such as local attractions and directions to increase guest satisfaction. Complete opening and closing shift duties, and communicate any outstanding guest requests or issues to management that may require additional monitoring or follow-up. Respond appropriately to guest complaints. Make appropriate service recovery gestures in accordance with established guidelines. Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Perform other duties as assigned which may include guest room tours, concierge services, special guest requests, etc.) What we need from you High School diploma or equivalent, plus one-year front office/guest relations experience including some supervisory training/experience. Some college preferred. Must speak fluent English. Other languages preferred. Frequently standing up behind the desk and front office areas Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds Handling objects, products, and computer equipment Use a keyboard to operate various property management and reservations systems, etc. What we offer In return we'll 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. So, what's your passion? Please get in touch and tell us how you could bring your individual skills to IHG. IHG is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans. **The hourly pay rate for this role is $20.48.** **We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and many other benefits to eligible employees.** 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. **Important information** : + The salary range listed is the lowest to highest pay scale we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. + No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other form of compensation allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. + If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process, please click here . + IHG does not accept applications, inquiries, or unsolicited CVs/resumes from staffing or recruiting agencies. Please click here for our agency policy. + If you are a resident of or applying to a job opening in the State of Washington, please click here to read about applicable benefits. 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.