JOB DETAILS

Front Desk Agent - Part Time, Flexible Hours

CompanyBest Western Premier, the Central Hotel
LocationHarrisburg
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 5, 2026
About The Company
Welcome to the Central Hotel & Conference Center; a BEST WESTERN PREMIER property offering a distinct style, plush amenities, and friendly, personalized service for your overnight accommodations, in Harrisburg, PA! At the Central, you are sure to experience ultra clean, comfortable guest room and meeting space accommodations certain to exceed your expectations. Our location is Central to Pennsylvania’s most popular destinations; including our state capital of Harrisburg, the sweetest place on earth in Hershey, the heritage of Lancaster County, and the history of Gettysburg. Whether you’re looking for convenient hotels by HersheyPark for your next vacation, or you’re in the heart of Harrisburg for an important business meeting; the Central Hotel will provide a memorable experience through exceptional guest service, and full service amenities sure to please. 174 well-appointed guest rooms and suites. All guest rooms offer 42"​ flat panel TV's, microwave, refrigerator and coffeemaker. As a premier meeting destination we offer over 17,000 square feet of flexible meeting and conference space. With one of the region's largest ballrooms and our distinctive Grand Atrium, providing not only a unique welcome for all our guests but also an exquisite space available for receptions and events, the Central Hotel is the perfect venue for your next meeting or event.
About the Role

Description

Job Summary: Provides exceptional experiences for hotel guests by consistently delivering friendly, personalized service at the front desk. Meets all property and industry related health and safety guidelines to support the well-being of guests, team members, and the local community.

Requirements

Job Duties:

  • Ensure the safety, and security of our guests, by maintaining guest privacy at all times.
  • Answer the telephone, and direct incoming calls to the appropriate department.
  • Utilize persuasive selling techniques to sell, and upsell, guest rooms.
  • Promote other services of the hotel, including food & beverage, meeting(s) & event(s), and group function(s). 
  • Enter guest room reservations into the property management system. 
  • Assign guest rooms and check guests into the property management system. 
  • Listen to guest requests and concerns, and resolve in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Communicate room status updates with the housekeeping department via ALICE Platform.
  • Communicate guest room maintenance and housekeeping requests via ALICE Platform.
  • Process guest departures, and handle monetary transactions. 
  • Demonstrates a positive attitude, and maintains a professional appearance. 
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Previous hotel-related experience preferred.
  • Ability to communicate with guests, and team members, in a professional manner.
  • Ability to understand and adhere to proper credit, check, and cash handling policies and procedures. 
  • Ability to learn safety, emergency, and accident prevention policies and procedures.
  • Skilled in the use of front office equipment.
  • Knowledge of proper telephone etiquette.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time.


Key Skills
Customer ServiceUpsellingProperty Management SystemsTelephone EtiquetteCash HandlingConflict ResolutionCommunicationALICE Platform
Categories
HospitalityCustomer Service & SupportAdministrative
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Provide exceptional guest experiences by managing check-ins, check-outs, and reservations at the front desk. Coordinate with housekeeping and maintenance via the ALICE platform to ensure room readiness and guest satisfaction.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$14 - $16
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
36
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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