Front Desk Agent Overnight

JOB OVERVIEW:

Check-in/check-out hotel guests in a timely and professional manner; process all payments according to established procedures. This position works during the overnight shift. The hourly pay rate for this position is $17.75. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and may other benefits to eligible employees. .

DUTIES AND 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.
• Complete and transmit daily accounting reports and prepare them for review by hotel management
• 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 teamwork 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:

• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests and employees.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often.
• Basic math skills are used frequently.
• Problem solving, reasoning, motivating and training abilities are often used.
• Required to work the overnight shift
• May be required to work other shifts, weekends, and/or holidays.

Work Area: Front Office

EOE/VET/DISABLED

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