Front Desk Agent- Asbury Ocean Club

Why us? The Asbury Ocean Club is effortless living at its best – a collection of residential homes, a Beach Club, a boutique hotel, and an unprecedented suite of amenities. A unique blend of intimacy and grandeur serves as the hallmark of your stay in any one of our 54 guest rooms. With magical views, soaring ceilings, and private balconies, the sunlight is amplified, and the outdoors is invited in. Gracefully understated design and handpicked furnishings create the sense of beach house straight out of a dream. The Asbury mashes up Asbury Park's Victorian-era history, rock-n-roll present, and shiny future into a new kind of social hub. Come experience our vibrant bars and hangouts like our renowned rooftop lounge Salvation, the outdoor movie theater Baronet and our lively lobby bar Soundbooth.  There’s something for everyone at The Asbury, whether it’s hanging by the pool, enjoying live music in the lobby, soaking up a well being class on Baronet or simply relaxing in your room, this is the new Asbury Park. Why Us?  At Sage Hospitality Group, we look for innovative leaders, with an eye for disruption. Never looking for someone just looking for a job, we are looking for the power players, the people who want to rise to the top. Sage allows for opportunities for growth and personal fulfillment, paying attention to the parts that keep us human and happy. We want to attract and retain associates that are engaged in our culture, passionate about hospitality and excited to enrich lives, one experience at a time. Sage Hospitality Group was founded on a spirt of bold individuality. By going our own way, we have created some of the world’s best hotels, restaurants, and experiences. But the truth is, none of it would have happened without people like you. People who follow their own path, wo are hungry to learn and who love their community. People who do not sit around and wait, they just do. You belong here. Job Overview The Front Desk Agent at Asbury Ocean Club Hotel is the heart of the arrival experience at a Michelin Key coastal destination, greeting guests with the warmth and genuine care that makes this intimate 54-room property feel like a home away from home. This role handles check-in and check-out, responds to guest inquiries, manages reservations, and provides local recommendations and personalized assistance that reflect both the residential elegance of the hotel and the creative spirit of Asbury Park. Their hospitality sets the tone for a stay guests will want to repeat. They are an ambassador of happiness and hospitality, inspiring both guests and fellow associates through their commitment to excellence. Responsibilities Greets and completes established check-in procedures for arriving guests on a daily basis, using both manual and computerized methods, in order to ensure guest are satisfied and in rooms as requested. Facilitates guest departure (check-out) on a daily basis by following established manual and computer procedures in order to close guest accounts and open the room for the next sell. Regularly calculates and/or posts monies, receipts, guest accounts and other forms of credit using accurate, proper cash handling methods and established procedures in order to present the customer with timely and precise hotel charges upon check-out and maintain accurate hotel records. Courteously answers inquiries and accepts reservations, both in person and by telephone, by accurately communicating hotel rates and information and by using suggestive selling techniques to sell room nights, increase occupancy and revenue. Maintains good customer relations by keeping abreast of all in-house and area functions in order to answer questions and concerns with timely and knowledgeable responses, in person and on telephone. Operates the PBX equipment by accepting incoming calls, assisting outgoing calls, scheduling and setting wake-up calls and paging guests to provide guests with timely and efficient service. Controls cash transactions at the front desk and maintains complete responsibility for personal bank as specified by hotel bank agreement policy. Maintains a friendly, cheerful and courteous demeanor at all times. OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES All other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management. SUPERVISORY DUTIES None BEHAVIORAL FOCUS At Sage Hospitality, how we work matters just as much as what we do. We are guided by a shared purpose to enrich lives, one experience at a time, and a vision to redefine how the world experiences hospitality. At Asbury Ocean Club Hotel, we embrace: MICHELIN-Recognized Coastal Luxury - 2025 MICHELIN Key honoree and one of the Jersey Shore's most acclaimed stays Understated, Residential Elegance - 54 handpicked rooms with loft-like ceilings, private terraces, and a beach-house-from-a-dream aesthetic The Drawing Room as Living Heart - Glass-enclosed pool-side gathering space that serves as bar, music room, and social anchor Effortless Ocean-Front Escape - 70 minutes from Manhattan with an intimacy that feels entirely removed from the city Art, Music & Asbury Park Identity - Embedded in a city known for rock history, creative renaissance, and boardwalk culture All associates play an essential role in creating welcoming, inclusive environments where kindness, hospitality, and excellence are felt by guests and teams alike. These brandings reflect the unique spirit of Asbury Ocean Club Hotel and align with Sage Hospitality's commitment to genuine, meaningful connection. Qualifications Education/Formal Training High School diploma or equivalent Qualifications None required Knowledge/Skills Must have high school graduate level mathematical aptitude, know standard cash handling procedures and knowledge of computerized cash register systems. Must have past experience in dealing directly with the public and acquired general knowledge of basic customer service skills. Must be fl