Hotel Front Desk Receptionist

MUST BE AT LEAST 23 YEARS OLD WITH A CLEAN DRIVING RECORD.

Front Desk agents are personally involved in the daily operations and success of this hotel. The main aspect of the job is to ensure the guest’s stay, from reservation to check-out, is as efficient and friendly as possible. We want to exceed our guest’s expectations and always go that extra mile to prove how important they are to our success. Responsibilities include assisting guests with the check-in and check-out process, being proficient in local area amenities (nearest restaurants, gas stations, banks/atms, post offices, shopping, etc), handling guests’ concerns immediately and requesting management assistance if necessary, having a detailed knowledge of the hotel amenities including all systems in the guest rooms (phone systems, internet use, movies, long distance phone calls, how to work the thermostat, etc), and ensuring, through their actions, the highest level of guest satisfaction possible. Front Desk must be 25 with a clean driving record valid driver’s license to operate the airport shuttle. Front Desk agents must sell the value of our hotel and strive to earn the most reservations and room sales via phone and personal contact with potential guests. Excellent communication skills, a professional positive guest-oriented attitude, ability to multitask efficiently, ability to use a variety of computer applications, cash handling experience, a presentable professional appearance, flexibility with scheduling, motivation to complete training, ability to maintain easy conversation with the public, great customer service skills, ability to work in a busy environment and make judgment calls, possess a clear speaking voice and fluency in English, as well as time management skills are assets that will help a Front Desk agent excel at their position.

Personality / Physical Requirements

You are often times the first representative of our hotel that a guest comes in contact with, and as such one of the most important sources of public relations to our business. Therefore, confidentiality, cheerfulness, friendliness, honesty, politeness, and tactfulness are important traits that are always expected. Each guest must know they come first. Negative, unprofessional comments about guests or other team members should never be expressed in public or to a guest. Keep the 4 R’s in mind; you must be responsible, reliable, respectful, and responsive. Light maintenance and custodial work is required as needed. This could include, but is not limited to, plunging toilets, changing light bulbs, spot mopping, dusting, and pool chemical checks. You are responsible for maintaining the appearance and organization of the lobby, common areas, and behind the front desk. Front Desk agents may also be called upon to entirely turn over a room to re-sell in the event of a check out after housekeeping has left for the day. Standing/walking, talking on the phone, computer/typing, people skills, and lifting to a maximum of 50 pounds are required daily.

Major Duties

• SMILE
• Make reservations via phone or in person. This requires procuring detailed guest information. Collect as much information about the guest in the reservation stage so that check-in will be expedited.
• Check guests in and out in an efficient and friendly manner. Be sure brand points are added to the reservation at check-in.
• Answer phones within three rings, route calls, and take messages.
• Respond immediately and follow through by answering guest requests and complaints.
• Offer information, assistance, and directions.
• Communicate with other departments to fulfill guests’ needs, delivering exceptional guest service in every guest encounter.
• Responsible for cash bank, daily paperwork, balancing cash, credit cards, and deposits at the end of every shift.
• Update information in property management system. Verify bill with guest, post necessary charges, adjustments, and payments.
• Coordinate and communicate all room moves, late check-outs, and stay-overs to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain a clear understanding of emergency procedures and where emergency information is located.
• Check bucket and verify information in the property management system.
• Report to work at scheduled time in proper, clean uniform with nametag

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $16