Front Desk

Full Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW:

Check-in/check-out hotel guests in a timely and professional manner; process all payments according to established procedures. . DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Welcome guests in a friendly, prompt and professional manner.

Register guests, issue room keys, provide information on hotel services and room location. Answer phones in a prompt and courteous manner.

Up-sell rooms where possible to maximize hotel revenue.

Accurately process all cash and credit card transactions in accordance with established procedures including but not limited to posting all charges, completing cashier and other reports, preparing deposit, and counting/securing assigned bank.

Issue, control and release guest safe-deposit boxes.

Communicate any outstanding guest requests or issues to management that may require additional monitoring or follow-up.

Respond appropriately to guest complaints. Make appropriate service recovery gestures in order to ensure total guest satisfaction.

May routinely book guest reservations for individuals and/or groups that are requested either by phone or from within the hotel; process cancellations, revisions, and information updates on changes.

Promote team work and quality service through daily communications and coordination with other departments.

Perform other duties as assigned including guest room tours, concierge services, special guest requests, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

High School diploma or equivalent, plus one-year front desk/guest service experience. Some college preferred. Must speak fluent English. Other languages preferred.

This job requires ability to perform the following:

Frequently standing up behind the desk and front office areas

Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds

Handling objects, products and computer equipment

Use a keyboard to operate various property management and reservations systems, etc.

Other:

Will be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Starts at $11.00 per hour (depend on experience)

Benefits:

Employee discount

Paid time off (1 Year Anniversary)

Vacation Pay

Schedule:

8-hour shift

Day shift

Holidays

Monday to Friday

Night shift

Weekends

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience: Hotel Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Front Desk: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

One location