Guest Service Agent/Night Audit
Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $17.00 - $18.00
Work Schedule
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Paid holidays
Training and Development
Job Description
Baywood Hotels is a distinguished hospitality company known for its commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences across a variety of comfortable and inviting hotel properties. With a strong focus on quality, customer service, and maintaining high standards, Baywood Hotels has carved a notable reputation in the lodging industry. Each property under the Baywood brand upholds a consistent set of brand standards aimed at creating a warm and welcoming environment for guests, ensuring their satisfaction from check-in to check-out. The company’s dedication to professional excellence and genuine hospitality makes it a preferred choice for travelers seeking reliability and comfort.\n\nThe Front Desk Agent role at Baywood Hotels entails working primarily overnight audit shifts from 11pm to 7am along with two to three additional shifts as scheduled. This employment opportunity is crucial in maintaining the seamless operation of the front desk during night hours while also supporting other shifts. The Front Desk Agent is responsible for multiple essential functions that contribute to guest satisfaction and operational accuracy. The role demands courteous and efficient service, managing guest registrations, posting charges, handling check-outs, and ensuring adherence to Baywood brand standards. It requires not only excellent communication and multitasking skills but also the ability to handle cash transactions, coordinate guest services, and effectively respond to guest requests or concerns.\n\nFront Desk Agents at Baywood Hotels serve as the first and last point of contact for guests, embodying the 'Baywood Ambassador' spirit through professional appearance, attentive interaction, and a proactive approach to problem resolution. This position also involves monitoring hotel systems, reconciling accounts, managing sundry shop inventory, and supporting emergency procedures when necessary. Furthermore, the role requires the operation of Private Branch Exchange (PBX) equipment, maintenance of franchise terminals, and diligent record keeping of guest and staff interactions to uphold safety and security protocols. Ideal candidates will have previous front desk or customer service experience, preferably in the hospitality industry, alongside certification such as TIPS alcohol server training when applicable. Physical demands include being on your feet for the full shift, occasional bending or lifting up to 40 pounds, and a safe working environment indoors with minimal exposure outdoors.\n\nIn summary, this position offers the opportunity to grow within a reputable hotel brand while enhancing one’s skills in guest services, hospitality operations, and teamwork. Baywood Hotels values attentive, adaptable, and friendly individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment and are committed to delivering the highest standards of service. If you are passionate about hospitality and eager to contribute positively to guest experiences, this Front Desk Agent role is an excellent fit that promises both personal and professional growth.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma
- TIPS or similar approved alcohol server training certification as required
- Previous hotel front desk experience preferred
- Ability gained through 2+ years related employment customer service or on-the-job training may substitute for actual front desk experience
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to communicate effectively both written and oral
- Ability to work the shifts required for the position
- Ability to learn and adhere to brand and Baywood Hotels standards
- Ability to operate office equipment and industry specific software PMS
- Ability to remain calm during stressful situations
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma
- TIPS or similar approved alcohol server training certification as required
- Previous hotel front desk experience preferred
- Ability gained through 2+ years related employment customer service or on-the-job training may substitute for actual front desk experience
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to communicate effectively both written and oral
- Bilingual Spanish and English preferred depending on geographic market
- Ability to work the shifts required for the position
- Ability to learn and adhere to brand and Baywood Hotels standards
- Ability to take information from various sources and determine a responsible course of action
- Ability to understand interdepartmental relationships
- Ability to operate office equipment and industry specific software PMS
- Ability to remain calm during stressful situations
Job Duties
- Greets guests with genuine and warm spirit of hospitality
- Registers guests in an efficient manner following Baywood and brand standards securing proper method of payment
- Posts transactions to guest and master accounts
- Reviews guest account balance ensuring that payment is secured
- Reconciles discrepancies between Property Management System PMS, housekeeping reports and registration cards
- Reviews arrivals and blocks special requests
- Processes required reports including down time, high balance, etc.
- Monitors and restocks sundry shop ensuring consumed items are paid for and follows established procedure for removal of expired items
- Handles guest requests and concerns in a courteous and efficient manner
- Coordinates the delivery of guest services by other hotel departments and outside businesses
- Processes all incoming and outgoing reservation and cancellation requests in a timely and efficient manner
- Prepares guest amenities and ensures delivery in a timely manner
- Handles in-house guest reservation requests such as extension, late check-out, and rebooking
- Handles check-out procedures swiftly and accurately and assists guests on departure
- Maximizes room revenue and occupancy levels through suggestive selling for upsell potential and walk-in guests
- Stores guest luggage
- Presents to guests accurate information regarding marketing programs applicable to the hotel, local area, and all hotel functions and outlets
- Handles departmental cash drawer, accounting of monies, credit card receipts, guest accounts, and other forms of credit and cash handling guidelines
- Maintains information and communication sources such as log book, franchise directories, checklists, and electronic communication
- Operates Private Branch Exchange PBX switchboard equipment to handle incoming calls, outgoing calls, wake up calls, do-not-disturbs and the paging of guests, all while maintaining guest and staff privacy and security
- Operates the franchise terminal and performs designated maintenance tasks
- Maintains procedures for credit control and handling of financial transactions
- Maintains guest safety and privacy by adhering to established procedures
- Issues safety deposit boxes for guest use following security protocol
- Monitors key box issuing keys to the appropriate staff members and logs all transactions
- Completes brand specific log and follows brand and Baywood protocol for guest complaints including escalation to management if needed and completed follow up
- Adheres to departmental communication through the effective use of staff meetings, log books and bulletin boards
- Coordinates emergency procedures including evacuations immediately notifying management of such occurrences
- Assists with the relocation of guests when necessary
- Assists other departments during slow periods
- Additional duties may be added at any time at the discretion of management
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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