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FRONT DESK AGENT

Job Overview

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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $11.25 - $14.25
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
flexible schedule

Job Description

Our establishment is a reputable hotel dedicated to providing exceptional guest experiences and top-notch hospitality services. We pride ourselves on our strong customer service ethos, commitment to quality, and welcoming environment. As a hospitality leader in our region, we continuously strive to improve and innovate our guest services, ensuring that every visitor enjoys a seamless and memorable stay. The hotel features a range of modern amenities including comfortable rooms, dining outlets, event spaces, and recreational facilities, all designed to cater to the diverse needs of our guests.

We are currently seeking a highly organized and personable Front Desk ... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • prior hospitality or customer service experience preferred
  • ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
  • strong communication skills
  • proficiency with computers and hotel management systems
  • experience handling cash transactions
  • ability to provide excellent customer service
  • attention to detail
  • ability to maintain professionalism under pressure

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • prior experience in hospitality or customer service preferred
  • excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • proficiency with reservation and hotel management software
  • strong organizational and multitasking abilities
  • ability to handle confidential information with discretion
  • cash handling experience
  • problem-solving skills
  • friendly and professional demeanor
  • knowledge of local area and attractions is a plus

Job Duties

  • Books guest reservations and/or coordinates with reservation center
  • registers guests into the hotel in a prompt and courteous manner using up-selling techniques to maximize room rates
  • prepares for group check-ins, check-outs, and VIP arrivals
  • greets, registers, and assigns rooms to guests
  • handles confidential information, including guest records, with a high degree of integrity
  • answers and routes calls as appropriate
  • takes guest messages with accuracy
  • assists with sales and marketing efforts as directed by the General Manager
  • offers and properly handles requests for wake-up calls
  • records pertinent guest information in the pass on log
  • replenishes continental breakfast as needed and keeps the area clean
  • ensures common area/lobby is clean
  • performs laundry functions as directed
  • checks guests in and out of the hotel
  • processes customer payments according to established policies and procedures
  • answers phone in a prompt, efficient, and friendly manner
  • promotes hotel services, facilities, and outlets and becomes informed and knowledgeable of upcoming events/functions
  • answers guests questions about the property and amenities and refers and directs guests to area attractions and outlets
  • arranges for appropriate transportation of guests to and from the hotel when necessary
  • uses creative reasoning to overcome guest objections and concerns to ensure 100% satisfaction
  • resolves minor guest complaints to the satisfaction of the customer
  • informs supervisor of major problems, complaints, disturbances or unhappy guests
  • responds quickly to guest requests or complaints in a friendly manner and takes appropriate action
  • follows up to ensure guest satisfaction
  • completes daily paperwork including cashing out, documenting adjustments, postings, paid-outs, charges and check-outs
  • handles departmental accounting of monies, receipts, guest accounts and credit
  • posts all charges
  • completes cashiers report
  • prepares deposit and counts cashier bank
  • balances cash bag at open and closing of each shift
  • transmits and receives messages using computer, telephone, email, fax, and switchboard
  • provides a professional image at all times through appearance and dress
  • follows company policies and procedures
  • performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or management

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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