Job Description
Qualifications
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities
Basic mathematical skills and considerable skill in the use of a calculator to 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 resolve conflicts
Ability to stand and move throughout front office and continuously perform essential job functions
Ability to read, listen and communicate 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
No special licenses required
Individuals are required to meet the minimum bonding standards
Responsibilities
Greets and registers guests, provides prompt and courteous service, and closes out guest accounts upon completion of stay to meet Pyramid Global Hospitality's high standards of quality
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 with routine difficulty from a computer system, confirming pertinent information including number of guests and room rate
Promote Hotel's marketing programs
Make appropriate selection of rooms based on guest needs
Provide welcome folders containing room keys, certificates, coupons and refreshment center keys as appropriate
Requires continual standing and movement throughout front office area
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 time of check out and ascertain satisfaction
In the event of dissatisfaction, negotiate compromise, which may include authorizing revenue allowances
Remain calm and alert, especially during emergency and/or heavy hotel activity, and resolve complications such as location changes or credit issues
Field guest complaints, conducting through research to develop the most effective solutions and negotiate results
Listen and extend assistance in order to resolve problems such as price conflicts, insufficient heating or air conditioning, etc
Take ownership of guests challenges and follow through to ensure guest satisfaction
Remain calm and alert especially during emergency situations and heavy hotel activity
Plan and implement detailed steps by using experienced judgement and discretion
Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by Pyramid Hotel Groups from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position
Employees with irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment
Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel
Upon employment, all employees are required to fully comply with Pyramid Hotel Groups rules and regulations for the safe and efficient operation of hotel facilities
Employees who violate Hotel rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment
In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the hotel
Operate facsimile machine to send, receive, and log incoming transmissions
Notify guests of incoming faxes using the message function of the computer
Use the photocopier to make copies of items as required
File registration cards in room number order
Retrieve registration cards from the files for each check out
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor such as assisting PBX operators or reservations agents
All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well groomed appearance (specific standards available)
Job description
Greets and registers guests, provides prompt and courteous service, and closes out guest accounts upon completion of stay to meet Pyramid Global Hospitality's high standards of quality.
The Front Desk Agent will:
• 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 with routine difficulty from a computer system, confirming pertinent information including number of guests and room rate. Promote Hotel's marketing programs. Make appropriate selection of rooms based on guest needs. Code electronic keys. Provide welcome folders containing room keys, certificates, coupons and refreshment center keys as appropriate. Requires continual standing and movement throughout front office area.
• 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 time of check out and ascertain satisfaction. In the event of dissatisfaction, negotiate compromise, which may include authorizing revenue allowances.
• Remain calm and alert, especially during emergency and/or heavy hotel activity, and resolve complications such as location changes or credit issues.
• Field guest complaints, conducting through research to develop the most effective solutions and negotiate results. Listen and extend assistance in order to resolve problems such as price conflicts, insufficient heating or air conditioning, etc. Take ownership of guests challenges and follow through to ensure guest satisfaction. Remain calm and alert especially during emergency situations and heavy hotel activity. Plan and implement detailed steps by using experienced judgement and discretion.
Other:
Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by Pyramid Hotel Groups from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Employees with irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel.
Upon employment, all employees are required to fully comply with Pyramid Hotel Groups rules and regulations for the safe and efficient operation of hotel facilities. Employees who violate Hotel rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS:
In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the hotel.
• Operate facsimile machine to send, receive, and log incoming transmissions. Notify guests of incoming faxes using the message function of the computer.
• Use the photocopier to make copies of items as required.
• File registration cards in room number order.
• Retrieve registration cards from the files for each check out.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor such as assisting PBX operators or reservations agents.
SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
• Basic mathematical skills and considerable skill in the use of a calculator to 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 resolve conflicts.
• Ability to stand and move throughout front office and continuously perform essential job functions.
• Ability to read, listen and communicate 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.
• Experience with Opera systems is a plus but not required.
Education:
High school diploma preferred.
Experience:
No prior experience required but preferred. Prior hospitality experience preferred.
Licenses or certificates:
No special licenses required. Individuals are required to meet the minimum bonding standards.
Grooming:
All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well groomed appearance (specific standards available).
Other:
Applicants with additional language skills preferred.
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities
Basic mathematical skills and considerable skill in the use of a calculator to 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 resolve conflicts
Ability to stand and move throughout front office and continuously perform essential job functions
Ability to read, listen and communicate 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
No special licenses required
Individuals are required to meet the minimum bonding standards
Responsibilities
Greets and registers guests, provides prompt and courteous service, and closes out guest accounts upon completion of stay to meet Pyramid Global Hospitality's high standards of quality
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 with routine difficulty from a computer system, confirming pertinent information including number of guests and room rate
Promote Hotel's marketing programs
Make appropriate selection of rooms based on guest needs
Provide welcome folders containing room keys, certificates, coupons and refreshment center keys as appropriate
Requires continual standing and movement throughout front office area
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 time of check out and ascertain satisfaction
In the event of dissatisfaction, negotiate compromise, which may include authorizing revenue allowances
Remain calm and alert, especially during emergency and/or heavy hotel activity, and resolve complications such as location changes or credit issues
Field guest complaints, conducting through research to develop the most effective solutions and negotiate results
Listen and extend assistance in order to resolve problems such as price conflicts, insufficient heating or air conditioning, etc
Take ownership of guests challenges and follow through to ensure guest satisfaction
Remain calm and alert especially during emergency situations and heavy hotel activity
Plan and implement detailed steps by using experienced judgement and discretion
Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by Pyramid Hotel Groups from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position
Employees with irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment
Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel
Upon employment, all employees are required to fully comply with Pyramid Hotel Groups rules and regulations for the safe and efficient operation of hotel facilities
Employees who violate Hotel rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment
In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the hotel
Operate facsimile machine to send, receive, and log incoming transmissions
Notify guests of incoming faxes using the message function of the computer
Use the photocopier to make copies of items as required
File registration cards in room number order
Retrieve registration cards from the files for each check out
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor such as assisting PBX operators or reservations agents
All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well groomed appearance (specific standards available)
Job description
Greets and registers guests, provides prompt and courteous service, and closes out guest accounts upon completion of stay to meet Pyramid Global Hospitality's high standards of quality.
The Front Desk Agent will:
• 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 with routine difficulty from a computer system, confirming pertinent information including number of guests and room rate. Promote Hotel's marketing programs. Make appropriate selection of rooms based on guest needs. Code electronic keys. Provide welcome folders containing room keys, certificates, coupons and refreshment center keys as appropriate. Requires continual standing and movement throughout front office area.
• 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 time of check out and ascertain satisfaction. In the event of dissatisfaction, negotiate compromise, which may include authorizing revenue allowances.
• Remain calm and alert, especially during emergency and/or heavy hotel activity, and resolve complications such as location changes or credit issues.
• Field guest complaints, conducting through research to develop the most effective solutions and negotiate results. Listen and extend assistance in order to resolve problems such as price conflicts, insufficient heating or air conditioning, etc. Take ownership of guests challenges and follow through to ensure guest satisfaction. Remain calm and alert especially during emergency situations and heavy hotel activity. Plan and implement detailed steps by using experienced judgement and discretion.
Other:
Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by Pyramid Hotel Groups from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Employees with irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel.
Upon employment, all employees are required to fully comply with Pyramid Hotel Groups rules and regulations for the safe and efficient operation of hotel facilities. Employees who violate Hotel rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS:
In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the hotel.
• Operate facsimile machine to send, receive, and log incoming transmissions. Notify guests of incoming faxes using the message function of the computer.
• Use the photocopier to make copies of items as required.
• File registration cards in room number order.
• Retrieve registration cards from the files for each check out.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor such as assisting PBX operators or reservations agents.
SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
• Basic mathematical skills and considerable skill in the use of a calculator to 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 resolve conflicts.
• Ability to stand and move throughout front office and continuously perform essential job functions.
• Ability to read, listen and communicate 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.
• Experience with Opera systems is a plus but not required.
Education:
High school diploma preferred.
Experience:
No prior experience required but preferred. Prior hospitality experience preferred.
Licenses or certificates:
No special licenses required. Individuals are required to meet the minimum bonding standards.
Grooming:
All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well groomed appearance (specific standards available).
Other:
Applicants with additional language skills preferred.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Front Desk Agent | OPEN SCHEDULE position is now open for candidates interested in the Receptionist & Front office Jobs sector. This role in Carmel offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Receptionist & Front office Jobs is a plus.