Position Front Desk Agent

Position Summary:
The Front Desk Agent works to efficiently check guests in and out of the hotel in a professional and friendly manner.

Core Responsibilities:

Greet and communicate cordially with guests, promptly and professionally checking them in and out of the hotel. Assist in pre-registration and blocking of reservations when necessary.
Promptly, accurately and efficiently know how and where to post all charges.
Have complete working knowledge of Front Office computer or manual system, including all daily transactions and those which are not performed often.
Accurately manage cash handling, including receiving cash, checks and credit card information from guests for payment of hotel charges and making change correctly.
Review any reservations with special requests and work to block rooms accordingly.
Have knowledge of hotel rates, discounts and how to handle each.
Have working knowledge of reservations and procedures, including how to take same day reservations.
Have knowledge of hotel property, hotel staff and hotel services, with hours of operation.

Give clear directions to hotel facilities for inquiring guests.

Perform other duties as assigned, especially related to assisting guests arriving and departing the hotel.

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies:

High work ethic and self-initiative
Proven experience with strong customer service skills
Regular attendance according to established guidelines
May be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the property
Focus and maintain attention to tasks, and complete work assignments on time despite frequent interruptions
Use arithmetic to accurately check totals and make correct change.
Efficiently and accurately operate a computer.
Ability to maintain excellent relationships with staff and maintain staff and guest confidentiality at all times

Physical Requirements:

Stand, sit and walk for varying lengths of time, often long periods of time
Lift approximately fifty (50) pounds of guest luggage or supplies on and off a cart, using safe lifting techniques
Good communication skills, both written and verbal, with guests and associates, including the abilities to give directions, instructions, information, answer questions and provide service required.
Grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, pulling, pushing, listening and hearing ability and visual ability
Direct evacuations in an emergency

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all job functions that are required of an employee in this position. Therefore, other duties may be asked of an employee in this position from time to time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Experience:

Hotel experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

La Concha Hotel

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