Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Work Schedule
Fixed Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Flexible Schedule
Training and development opportunities
Job Description
The hiring establishment for this position is a hotel, specializing in providing comfortable and welcoming accommodations to guests from all walks of life. As a part of a team dedicated to quality service, the hotel prides itself on a seamless front desk operation that serves as the first point of contact and ongoing support for visitors. The hotel environment is dynamic, with a focus on guest satisfaction, operational efficiency, and maintaining a hospitable atmosphere. The Front Desk Associate role is a crucial component of the hotel's daily functioning, encompassing a range of responsibilities from greeting guests, managing reservations to handling... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience in hospitality or front desk operations preferred
- Ability to handle cash accurately
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Basic computer knowledge
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Physical ability to lift up to 30 pounds
- Knowledge of emergency procedures
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Customer service orientation
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends
Job Qualifications
- Excellent communication skills
- Friendly and professional demeanor
- Attention to detail
- Ability to multitask and work under pressure
- Basic knowledge of hotel reservation systems
- Knowledge of local area attractions and services
- Problem-solving skills
- Ability to handle guest complaints tactfully
- Familiarity with safety and security procedures
- Ability to handle financial transactions
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently
- Team player mindset
Job Duties
- Be ready to begin work at the specified time and remain at assigned post for extended periods of time unless redirected by management
- Greet guests
- check them in and out with friendliness, speed and accuracy
- Acknowledge and greet everyone who enters and leaves the facility
- Maintain all paper work as required by your shift
- Initial and date when applicable
- Check registration cards for completeness, accuracy, and legibility
- Maintain accuracy in handling cash
- Responsible for cash drawer and balancing shift report
- Know how to handle money and make change correctly
- Operate switchboard and transfer calls as required by shift
- Take guest messages with accuracy
- Always note time and date of message as well as the caller's name
- Turn on message light to ensure guest receives message if message center not working
- Keep all business confidential on and off duty
- Know room rates, locations, and furnishings of all rooms
- Know physical make-up of building interior and exterior
- Be ready and willing to show prospective guests a room when the manager or other staff is in the hotel to cover the desk
- If desk clerk is alone, give key to prospective guest to view the room
- Lock and secure the desk area at any time when required to leave the desk area
- Do all daily reports, statements, correspondence, etc., as dictated by your manager
- Set wake-up calls as dictated by your shift and write time on the wake-up sheet if applicable
- Promote membership in the franchise's membership club
- Help secure lodging for guest by referrals when hotel is full
- Know what attractions, restaurants, and events are available
- Be familiar with the specific publications and maps for providing directions
- Be polite and present a friendly and caring image
- Take and record reservations with accuracy, confirm as requested
- When a guest checks out, inquire if you can be of help to them in making lodging reservations for another property
- Check credit cards and guaranteed reservations for validity and acceptability
- Know status of reservations on a daily and future basis
- Be able to handle guest complaints
- Know emergency procedures and how to respond
- Be familiar with the fire system and how to shut if off if there is a false alarm
- Each employee is part of the hotel security team and is responsible for reporting any potential hazards to the management and should investigate any alleged injuries on premises
- Complete Incident or Accident Reports as needed
- Know where gas, electric, water cut off, and breakers are located
- Know location of emergency lights
- Prepare room status reports and maid sheets when working night shift and coordinate with the manager
- Keep lobby and office area clean at all times
- Know the computer operations including procedures for shut down
- Desk clerks should know how to set up and maintain continental breakfast as well as how to make coffee properly
- Know the location of the ADA box and how to use it
- Complete call back sheet and file
- Complete room availability form
- Complete comment log for your shift
- Complete shift verification form
- Know that computer equipment may not be used for personal use
- Cell phones and other types social media are not to be used during work time
- Desk clerk must be able to lift 30 pounds, stand for long periods of time, bend, stoop, and go up and down stairs
- Employee is required to seek assistance if unable to lift or move an item over 30 pounds
- All other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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