What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front Desk Clerk position at Days Inn & Suites?
If you are going to set up an interview date/time and then do not show up do not waste your time or our time sending your resume.
This position will consist of 2 nights (Monday and Tuesday 11pm-7am) and 3 days (Friday,Saturday and Sunday 7am - 3pm) . They will represent the hotel to the guest throughout all stages of the guest’s stay by working with all hotel personnel to ensure every guest experiences superior customer care.
Responsibilities include registering guests, assigning rooms, accommodating special requests, and ensuring the guests have a pleasant stay and smooth checkout.
Job Duties:
- Maintains an inventory of vacancies, reservations, and room assignments.
- Possesses a working knowledge of the reservations department. Takes same-day reservations and future reservations when necessary. Knows cancellation procedures.
- Knows room locations, types of rooms available, and room rates.
- Registers arriving guests and assigns rooms.
- Coordinates room status updates with the housekeeping department by notifying housekeeping of all check-outs, late check-outs, early check-ins, special requests, and part-day rooms.
- Coordinates guest room maintenance work with the engineering and maintenance division.
- Uses persuasive selling techniques to sell rooms and promote other hotel services.
- Knows daily activities and meetings taking place in the hotel.
- Reports any unusual occurrences or requests to the manager or assistant manager.
- Manages and resolves all guest complaints in a professional and courteous manner.
- Processes guest check-outs and handle monetary transactions.
- Maintains customers’ privacy.
- Maintains a high level of professional appearance and demeanor.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous hotel-related experience preferred.
- Ability to communicate with the public, hotel staff, and management in a professional manner.
- Knowledge of surrounding areas and local events.
- Ability to understand and adhere to proper credit, and cash handling policies and procedures. Able to properly secure guest information.
- 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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $13.75 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Every weekend
- Overnight shift
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Hotel experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14
