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Front Desk Clerk/Cashier/Host - National Park Inn - Summer Seasonal

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
Hourly
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $17.77
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

sick pay
Employee Discounts
Recreation program
Employee assistance program
Housing
meal plan

Job Description

The National Park Inn is a historic hotel nestled at the base of Mount Rainier in Washington state. This unique hospitality establishment offers guests a rustic and comfortable lodging experience enriched by the breathtaking natural surroundings of pristine mountain meadows, cascading waterfalls, and ancient old-growth forests. As a popular destination within Mount Rainier National Park, the inn welcomes a diverse array of visitors from around the world, providing them with high-quality customer service and a memorable stay. Employing a small but dedicated team, the National Park Inn operates year-round, with a peak season during the summer months from April through... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma/G.E.D. preferred
  • minimum age of 16 years
  • food server and TIPS/MAST card mandatory
  • clerical and computer skills required
  • ability to multitask effectively
  • excellent communication skills
  • physical ability to lift up to 30 lbs, stand for extended periods, and work in a dynamic environment
  • problem-solving capability

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma/G.E.D. equivalent preferred
  • minimum of at least 16 years of age
  • clerical skills including typing, filing, office machine operations, cash register operation, maintenance of records, and the ability to undertake multiple tasks simultaneously
  • computer proficiency
  • food server and TIPS/MAST card required
  • demonstrated talent for interacting with a wide variety of people
  • flexibility to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently
  • ability to arrange and coordinate schedules for reservations
  • ability to effectively organize and coordinate multiple priorities
  • ability to learn and develop new skills
  • ability to problem solve
  • excellent interpersonal, administrative, telephone and other communications skills

Job Duties

  • Assist guests through friendly interactions, answering questions, and completing tasks
  • provide administrative, reception, and program support to management, staff, and guests including answering phones and providing directions
  • manage walk-in traffic, sign in and out guests as needed, smile and greet guests in a welcoming manner
  • register and assign rooms to guests, provide quotes for room rates and up-sell the guest when possible
  • assist in coordinating the front desk and housekeeping departments to assure rooms are clean and ready
  • verify that the correct charges and credits are posted to the corresponding guest folio, collect payment for charges
  • ensure all cash and cash equivalents are accounted for and balanced at the beginning and end of each work shift
  • resolve guest concerns and complaints within scope of authority, refer to management as appropriate
  • act as host for adjacent dining room, seating guests and offering beverages
  • assist as busser, server, or porter in adjacent lobby and dining room as needed
  • perform such other related duties as directed or required

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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