What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hotel Front Desk Agent position at The Martha Washington Inn & Spa?
*Must be available to work different shifts (7-3, 9-5, 10-6, 1-9, 3-11 swing shift, weekends required, open availability is a must).
We are looking for a Hotel Front Desk Agent to serve as our guests’ first point of contact and manage all aspects of their accommodation. Hotel Front Desk Agent responsibilities include registering guests, managing reservations and providing information about rooms, rates and amenities. Understanding each department within the hotel is a MUST. We are looking for a self-starter who works well both individually and as a team. If you have a knack for customer service and work experience in the hotel industry, we’d love to meet you!
Responsibilities
- Perform all check-in and check-out tasks
- Manage online and phone reservations
- Inform customers about payment methods and verify their credit card data
- Register guests collecting necessary information (like contact details and exact dates of their stay)
- Welcome guests upon their arrival and assign rooms
- Provide information about our hotel, available rooms, rates and amenities
- Respond to clients’ complaints in a timely and professional manner
- Liaise with our housekeeping staff to ensure all rooms are clean, tidy and fully-furnished to accommodate guests’ needs
- Confirm group reservations and arrange personalized services for VIP customers and event attendees, like wedding guests
- Upsell additional facilities and services, when appropriate
- Maintain updated records of bookings and payments
Skills
- Work experience as a Hotel Front Desk Agent, Receptionist or similar role
- Experience with hotel reservations software
- Understanding of how travel planning websites operate, like Booking and TripAdvisor
- Customer service attitude
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $14.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
- In-person
Experience:
- Hotel experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Abingdon, VA 24210: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $18