What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hotel Front Desk Agent position at Clarion Pointe by Choice Hotels?
Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and friendly Front Desk Agent to join our team. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a passion for hospitality. Provide excellent service to guests throughout their stay. Make reservations, check guests in/out, answer all incoming calls, respond to any guests’ requests, and solve issues quickly. Share information about hotel amenities and make recommendations about surrounding area.
Requirements
- Has a minimum one (1) years of customer facing experience.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Willing to work weekends and holidays based on business needs.
Responsibilities
- Greet guests warmly upon arrival and assist with the check-in process.
- Manage guest reservations and inquiries efficiently through phone, email, and in-person interactions.
- Handle guest requests and complaints with professionalism, ensuring guest satisfaction.
- Perform night audit duties as required, balancing accounts and preparing reports.
- Maintain knowledge of hotel services, local attractions, and events to provide accurate information to guests.
- Collaborate with housekeeping and maintenance staff to ensure rooms are ready for incoming guests.
- Process payments and manage cash handling accurately.
- Uphold hotel policies and procedures while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere for all guests.
- Stay guest focused and nurture an excellent guest experience.
- Answer telephone, make reservations, check guests in, check guests out.
- Act as hotel concierge for guests.
- Act as communication hub for hotel and guest liaison with other departments.
- Knowledge of the local area to provide recommendations to guests.
- Understand and follow all safety procedures.
- Understand and follow all Guest Services operating procedures.
Specific Responsibilities
- Demonstrate a high level of integrity, take ownership of personal actions, communicate effectively, promote collaboration, nurture a positive, professional work environment, and adhere to Operating Procedures.
- Provide exceptional customer service to all guests.
- Be proficient in all Front Office equipment such as Property Management System, Key Machine, Credit Card Terminal,
- and Point of Sale System
- Understand and follow Guest Services accounting procedures for folio charges, payments, cash handling, adjustments,
- tax exempt and house accounts.
- Understand and follow hotel’s Guest Services operating procedures for safety, security, and operating procedures.
- Be proficient in Franchise loyalty program to be able to promote, explain and acknowledge members status.
- Use appropriate greeting and etiquette when answering telephone.
- Review, acknowledge and accommodate guests’ requests where applicable and available.
- Process new reservations, edits and cancelations within company policies and franchise guidelines
- Check guests in and out per company policies and procedures.
- Inform guests of hotel amenities and policies at check in
- Follow and enforce key control policy for guests and associates.
- Handle guest requests, concerns, or complaints professionally and in a timely matter.
- Provide concierge services including proving driving or walking directions as well as recommend local preferred
- restaurants for dinning.
- Communicated with management daily on current available rates.
- Monitor hotel inventory of guest rooms and communicate with appropriate departments and management regarding out
- of order rooms, room discrepancies or negative balances.
- Follow additional operating and accounting procedures for group arrivals.
- Maintain appropriate inventories of supplies throughout shift for efficient service.
- Maintain a proper clean and sanitized workspace.
- Maintain a proper clean and sanitized guest space.
- Place maintenance work orders and repairs into electronic maintenance system
- Maintain and review daily shift log for Guest Services and hotel departments.
- Maintain courteous and professional communication with other hotel departments, keep all appropriate departments updated with necessary information.
- Preform property walk(s) to ensure the security and safety all guest.
- Inform management of any unique situations, or unusual developments.
- Perform other duties as needed and requested by management.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in hotel management or front desk operations is preferred.
- Strong phone etiquette and communication skills are essential.
- Bilingual or multilingual abilities are highly desirable to cater to diverse guests.
- A background in hospitality or guest relations is an advantage.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends as needed.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills are required for managing reservations and guest requests.
Optimum Attributes:
- Willing to take responsibility and accountability for the team.
- Strong attention to detail & ability to multitask.
- Epitomize professionalism.
- Determined and motivated to meet and exceed expectations.
- Reliable, responsible, and dependable
- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills
- Motivating team player
- Active & attentive listener
- Open with praise; discreet with criticism.
- Emphatic and tolerant
- Consistent and influential
- Rational, prudent, and practical
Join our team as a Front Desk Agent and play a vital role in creating memorable experiences for our guests!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $14.00 - $16.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
Ability to Commute:
- Atlanta, GA 30349 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Atlanta, GA 30349: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $17