Guest Service Agent | Full-time | InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts – Coogee NSW
The spectacular InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach has newly opened following a multi-million‑dollar transformation and is set to redefine coastal luxury. Perfectly positioned on Sydney's iconic beachfront, the reimagined hotel offers 198 elegantly designed rooms and suites, many with uninterrupted ocean views, alongside an ocean‑facing infinity pool, luxury cabanas, and a vibrant leisure deck. The hotel blends soulful escapes and meaningful connection with refined coastal elegance — setting a new benchmark for beachfront hospitality in Australia.
What's the job?
As a Guest Service Agent, you'll handle transactions, offer local insights and anticipate every detail of a friction‑free experience for our guests. You'll also create the warm atmosphere that makes our guests feel at home in any location.
Your day to day
* Be the warm welcome that kicks off a memorable guest experience, checking in guests according to brand standards.
* Take and manage guest bookings, using Opera, up‑selling opportunities and telling them about ways to improve their stay.
* Check out guests, receiving payments and processing transactions as outlined in procedures.
* Acknowledge IHG Rewards Club members and returning guests, in person or on the phone.
* Stay one step ahead of guests' needs – record and act on their preferences, and handle their messages, requests, questions and concerns.
* Complete the beginning and ending shift duties that include upkeep of cashier float, shift reports and any other daily, weekly and monthly reports required by management.
* Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of InterContinental facilities and services to assist guests and aid in selling or up‑selling hotel services.
What we need from you
* You must have a valid Australia work visa which allows for unrestricted employment. Sponsorship is not available for this role.
* Ability to be on your feet most of the day, with lots of bending and kneeling.
* Ability to lift, push and pull large objects like up to 50lbs (23 kg) on occasion.
* Guests will need to come to you with concerns as well as compliments; you will be warm, welcoming and easy to talk to.
* You will need problem‑solving skills to turn issues into opportunities, so every guest leaves with great memories.
* Available to work some weekends and holiday shifts when required which are all part of the job.
* Ideally, at least one year in a hotel front desk or guest service position.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and conflicting deadlines.
* You will need a good grasp of reading, writing, and basic maths and computers.
* Exceptional confident communication and genuine.
What you can expect from us
We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including laundry for business attire, impressive room discounts, competitive products & services discounts program and some of the best training in the business.
IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.
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