Front Desk Agent

Job Duties:

· Anticipates and responds to guests in a friendly and positive manner

· Responsible for providing the highest level of service

· Process check-ins and check-outs, verify billing, create reservations, and process special requests

· Assists guests by knowing hotel property, local attractions, and hours of operation of hotel outlets and services

· Works as a team player in meeting guests needs, and actively contributes to the efforts of other departments when necessary

· Understands and follows the company guest service recovery program

· Follows proper selling techniques and ensures strategies are utilized to maximize room revenues

· Monitors room availability, follows restrictions, and all booking policies and procedures

· Drives sales and maximizes revenue by up-selling rooms and amenities

· Follows company procedures when handling cash and processing financial transactions

· Responsible for proper use of all equipment and adheres to cost controls to reduce expenses and waste

· Produces required volume of work by planning, organizing and prioritizing work duties

· Adheres to company general work rules, department procedures and company policies

· Attends all required department and hotel meetings

· Maintains a clean and safe work area in compliance with company, brand, local, state and federal regulations

· Follows all company procedures for guest/associate incidents

· Knowledgeable of hotel emergency procedures

Education:

High school diploma or GED required

Experience/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

1+ years prior guest service experience required preferably in a hospitality setting - preferredExcellent verbal communication skills neededAttention to detail, customer focused and the ability to perform job duties in a fast-paced environmentMaintains predictable and reliable attendanceAbility to lift, push and pull up to 25 pounds on an occasional basisAbility to move throughout the hotel (standing, walking, kneeling, bending) for extended periods