Front Desk Clerk- job post Hotel Becket
Full job description
Overview: Responsible for providing quality, friendly, professional service to guests as it involves checking guests in and out, assisting with requests and needs prior, during and after their stay, answering the phone, taking hotel reservations and providing concierge services. Demands accuracy with daily accounting procedures.
Essential Job Functions:
Develop in depth understanding of the property management system and POS functionality.
Follow all specified hotel procedures to properly conduct Front of the House business including but not limited to:
Answering telephones in a prompt and professional manner and providing assistance to callers
Taking reservations in person and over the phone
Reading and responding to hotel email
Checking guests in and out
Completing group pre-registrations and key packets
Posting charges and processing payments
Communicating with Housekeeping and Maintenance
Handling mail and coordinating deliveries of messages and packages
Anticipating guests’ needs, acting promptly to acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day.
Communicate service and amenities of the hotel to guests and provide Concierge service as needed. Maintain a fluent knowledge of local restaurants, special events, city attractions, and outdoor activities.
Be completely familiar with all hotel information necessary to increase revenues and enhance customer satisfaction, including current rate structures and sales strategies: current special rates and restrictions: types and location of rooms and suites available; and services, costs, hours and location of all hotel amenities, facilities and outlets. To maintain awareness of current business levels.
React immediately, in a positive way, to resolve guest complaints, problems and suggestions, when necessary, referring to Hotel management if necessary.
Complete shift checklists and special projects as assigned.
Follow specified cashier procedures and policies.
Follow procedures regarding property walks to ensure security and comfort of guests.
Meet with departing Front Desk Host to review business status, log-book and follow-up items.
Keep the front desk as well as lobby areas clean and well organized.
Be available to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
Be completely familiar with hotel emergency procedures, and provide, calm, reassuring assistance to guests and fellow employees in the event of an emergency.
To follow all company policies and procedures.
To immediately report all suspicious occurrences and hazardous conditions.
To maintain the cleanliness and safety of work areas at all times.
Follow all company safety standards, including proper equipment handling to avoid injury to yourself and others.
To attend all mandatory meetings as directed.
To perform other tasks, including cross-training, as directed.
Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal
Pay: $16.50 - $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 40 per week
Benefits:
Free parking
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Evening shift
Work Location: In person