Front Desk Agent

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Front Desk Agent

Receptionist & Front office Jobs
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Qualifications
The Hotel may consider equivalent combination of acceptable education and experience providing the knowledge, skills and abilities cited below, when applicable
Any combination of education and experience equivalent and graduation from high school or any other combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities
Ability to stand and move throughout front office and continuously performs essential job functions
Stand 95% of shift
Occasional twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking
Frequent talking, hearing, seeing and smiling
Responsibilities
Greets and registers guests, provides prompt and courteous service, and closes out guest accounts upon completion of stay, as well as ensuring the guest has an exceptional stay, to meet hotel’s high standards of quality
The Hotel operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting times, and hours worked in a week
Greet customers immediately with a friendly and sincere welcome
Use a positive and clear speaking voice, listen to understand requests, respond with appropriate action and provide accurate information such as outlet hours and local attractions
Complete the registration process by inputting and retrieving information from a computer system, confirming pertinent information including number of guests and room rate
Make appropriate selection of rooms based on guest needs
Code electronic keys, certificates, and coupons as appropriate
Requires continual standing and movement throughout front office areas
Verify and imprint credit cards for authorization using electronic acceptance methods
Handle cash; make change and balance as assigned house bank
Accept and record vouchers, travelers’ checks, and other forms of payment
Perform accurate, moderately complex arithmetic functions using a calculator
Post charges to guest rooms and house accounts using the computer
Promptly answer the telephone using positive and clear English communication
Input messages into the computer
Retrieve messages and communicate the content to the guest
Retrieve mail, small packages and facsimiles for customers as requested
Close guest accounts at the time of check out and ensure guest’s satisfaction
In the event of dissatisfaction, research and attempt to resolve problem within established guidelines, may include turning problem over to a supervisor
Field guest complaints, conducting thorough research to develop the most effective solutions and resolve complications such as location changes or credit issues
Listen and extend assistance in order to resolve problems such as price conflicts, insufficient heating and air conditioning, etc
Remain calm and alert especially during emergency situations and heavy hotel activity
Plan and implement detailed steps by using experienced judgment and discretion
Keeps the corridors and service area neat at all times
Adheres to all company policies and procedures
Follows safety and security procedures and rules
Knows department fire prevention and emergency procedures
Utilizes protective equipment
Reports unsafe conditions to supervisor/manager
Reports accidents, injuries, near-misses, property damage or loss to supervisor
Provides for a safe work environment by following all safety and security procedures and rules
All team members must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance
(Specific standards outlined in team member handbook)
Assists other Front Desk Personnel when need
Perform any related duties as requested by supervisor/manager
Lifting up to 25 pounds maximum
Job description
Job Summary

Greets and registers guests, provides prompt and courteous service, and closes out guest accounts upon completion of stay, as well as ensuring the guest has an exceptional stay, to meet hotel’s high standards of quality.

Essential Job Functions

This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. The Hotel operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting times, and hours worked in a week.
• Greet customers immediately with a friendly and sincere welcome. Use a positive and clear speaking voice, listen to understand requests, respond with appropriate action and provide accurate information such as outlet hours and local attractions.
• Complete the registration process by inputting and retrieving information from a computer system, confirming pertinent information including number of guests and room rate. Make appropriate selection of rooms based on guest needs. Code electronic keys, certificates, and coupons as appropriate. Requires continual standing and movement throughout front office areas.
• Verify and imprint credit cards for authorization using electronic acceptance methods. Handle cash; make change and balance as assigned house bank. Accept and record vouchers, travelers’ checks, and other forms of payment. Perform accurate, moderately complex arithmetic functions using a calculator. Post charges to guest rooms and house accounts using the computer.
• Promptly answer the telephone using positive and clear English communication. Input messages into the computer. Retrieve messages and communicate the content to the guest. Retrieve mail, small packages and facsimiles for customers as requested.
• Close guest accounts at the time of check out and ensure guest’s satisfaction. In the event of dissatisfaction, research and attempt to resolve problem within established guidelines, may include turning problem over to a supervisor.
• Field guest complaints, conducting thorough research to develop the most effective solutions and resolve complications such as location changes or credit issues. Listen and extend assistance in order to resolve problems such as price conflicts, insufficient heating and air conditioning, etc. Remain calm and alert especially during emergency situations and heavy hotel activity. Plan and implement detailed steps by using experienced judgment and discretion. Keeps the corridors and service area neat at all times.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Follows safety and security procedures and rules.
• Knows department fire prevention and emergency procedures.
• Utilizes protective equipment.
• Reports unsafe conditions to supervisor/manager.
• Reports accidents, injuries, near-misses, property damage or loss to supervisor.
• Provides for a safe work environment by following all safety and security procedures and rules.
• All team members must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance. (Specific standards outlined in team member handbook).
• Assists other Front Desk Personnel when need.
• Perform any related duties as requested by supervisor/manager.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The Hotel may consider equivalent combination of acceptable education and experience providing the knowledge, skills and abilities cited below, when applicable
• Any combination of education and experience equivalent and graduation from high school or any other combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities. High school diploma preferred.
• Prior hospitality experience preferred, but not required.
• Considerable skill in the use of a calculator and prepare moderately complex mathematical calculations without error.
• Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger, collect accurate information and help resolve conflicts.
• Ability to read, listens, and communicates effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system.
• Hearing and visual ability to observe and detect signs of emergency situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Ability to stand and move throughout front office and continuously performs essential job functions.
• Stand 95% of shift
• Lifting up to 25 pounds maximum.
• Occasional twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking.
• Frequent talking, hearing, seeing and smiling.

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Company Name: Driftwood Hospitality Management

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