Job Overview

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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Paid training

Job Description

This job opening is for a Front Desk Clerk position at a reputable hotel, a place renowned for its commitment to excellent customer service and guest satisfaction. The hotel operates as a key part of the hospitality industry, providing lodging, accommodation, and a range of guest services tailored to meet the needs of travelers and tourists. The establishment prides itself on a warm, welcoming environment coupled with efficient and professional service that ensures each guest's stay is comfortable and memorable. Employment in this role is typically full-time, and it offers a chance to be part of a dynamic team that directly contributes to the smooth operation and positive reputation of the hotel.

The Front Desk Clerk role is pivotal in managing the first and last impressions guests have when staying at the hotel. This position works under the supervision of the Front Desk Supervisor and plays a critical role in managing guest check-in and check-out processes, ensuring that room assignments are accurate and that guests have everything they need during their stay. Front Desk Clerks are responsible for handling guest requests and complaints, providing timely responses and resolutions with a focus on maintaining positive guest relations. The role involves comprehensive knowledge of the hotel's services, facilities, room types, rates, promotions, and day-to-day operations, including group activities and hotel availability.

Front Desk Clerks must have excellent communication skills to greet guests warmly, respond to their needs promptly, and document any issues or requests clearly. They must be able to provide detailed information about the hotel and the local area, assist other departments by sharing important guest and group information, and maintain cleanliness and organization of their work area. The position also involves some cashiering duties and requires the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations related to billing and payments.

This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy interacting with people, have strong problem-solving skills, and take pride in contributing to the hospitality experience. Familiarity with front desk procedures and guest relations is preferred, as well as previous experience in cashiering. The ability to communicate effectively in English and provide legible directions or information is necessary. Physical requirements include the ability to walk, sit, stand for extended periods, occasionally lift or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and work comfortably in various environmental conditions within the hotel.

Overall, the Front Desk Clerk position is integral to the hotel's operation, combining guest service, administrative responsibilities, and teamwork to ensure every guest enjoys a seamless and pleasant stay. This role offers career growth opportunities within the hospitality industry and the chance to develop valuable customer service and organizational skills in a lively, guest-focused environment.

Job Requirements

  • Maintain confidentiality of guest information and pertinent Hotel data
  • Suggestively sell
  • High school graduate or equivalent
  • Compute mathematical calculations
  • Fluency in English both verbally and non-verbally
  • Provide legible communication and directions
  • Previous experience as Front Desk Clerk preferred
  • Previous cashiering experience
  • Previous guest relations training
  • Ability to assist in other Front Desk areas as assigned
  • Ability to provide guest room tours
  • Regularly walk, sit, stand or stoop
  • Occasionally lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity
  • Vision, hearing, speaking and literacy (critical)
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
  • Work inside in a noisy, smoky, and hot or cold environment
  • Communicate via radio

Job Qualifications

  • High school graduate or equivalent
  • Fluency in English both verbally and non-verbally
  • Provide legible communication and directions
  • Previous experience as Front Desk Clerk preferred
  • Previous cashiering experience
  • Previous guest relations training
  • Ability to assist in other Front Desk areas as assigned
  • Ability to provide guest room tours

Job Duties

  • Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, services and procedures, standards
  • Anticipate guests' needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day
  • Maintain positive guest relations at all times
  • Resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction and inform Supervisor
  • Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas
  • Maintain complete knowledge at all times of all property features, services, hours of operation
  • Maintain complete knowledge at all times of all room types, numbers, layout, décor, appointments and location
  • Maintain complete knowledge at all times of all room rates, special packages and promotions
  • Maintain complete knowledge at all times of daily house count and expected arrivals/departures
  • Maintain complete knowledge at all times of hotel availability status for any given date
  • Maintain complete knowledge at all times of scheduled daily group activity
  • Verify impressed banks and ensure accuracy of contracted monies
  • Document all guest requests, complaints or problems
  • Record and relay messages accurately, completely and legibly
  • Assist all departments/executives in obtaining appropriate information regarding groups, inventory and guest information
  • Perform all other duties assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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