What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front Desk Agent position at Woodspring Suites North Charleston?
ROLE
To assist our guests efficiently and courteously in all front desk related functions, while projecting high standards of service and professional hospitality always.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Ability to perform all Front Office associate duties as outlined in hotel specific training outlines and property specific checklists.
Basic knowledge of how to operate all Front Office equipment. Ability to solve basic equipment problems and/or know who to contact for resolution.
Professionalism and courtesy are always to be extended to guests, associates and vendors.
Guests should be acknowledged and professionally greeted when in public areas of the hotel.
Associates should always remain highly visible and be readily available for guests.
Familiar with property, departments, hours of operation and services of the hotel.
Answer phones within 3 rings using proper greeting and etiquette.
Understand and carry out specific duties for: fire alarms, bomb threats and medical emergencies.
Properly accept, log and maintain mail in an organized manner.
Perform all shift checklist responsibilities.
Support team members to ensure the team’s entire workload is completed daily.
Complete responsibilities in a consistent and accurate manner:
Pass on pertinent information to next shift using red book: Group information, current selling strategy, follow-up required for guests or shift responsibilities.
Know and understand guest needs and expectations.
Proper administration of key control.
The hotel operates 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Department schedules must accommodate fluctuating business demands and associates may be asked to work shifts other than those they prefer or normally work.
Associates are required to comply with department uniform and appearance standards.
Associates are expected to carry out all reasonable requests by Managers/Supervisors which the associate can perform.
QUALIFICATIONS - BACKGROUND CHECK MANDATORY
Education/Certification: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Required Knowledge: Knowledge of front desk procedures.
Experience Required: Prefer at least one year experience in front desk or customer service role
Skills/Abilities: Customer service skills, computer skills, ability to multi-task, excellent communication, customer service.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION
Talking: Ability to speak effectively and communicate clearly
A*verage Hearing: *Ability to hear average conversations at a standard level in a food service environment
Repetitive Motion: The employee is regularly required to use hands to types.
Finger Dexterity: The employee is regularly required to use hands to type.
Average Vision: Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Physical Strength: The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds occasionally and lift and/or move up to 10 pounds frequently, as well as stand, for long periods of time.
WORKING CONDITIONS
General hotel environment with climate control and adequate lighting.
MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION
Reasoning Ability: Ability to deal with a variety of variables under only limited standardization.
Mathematics Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers and common fractions.
Language Ability: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents. Ability to communicate clearly.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $14.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14