Front Desk Clerk Responsibilities:
- Perform all check-in and check-out tasks.
- Manage online and phone reservations.
- Inform customers about payment methods and verify their credit card data.
- Register guests collecting necessary information (like contact details and exact dates of their stay).
- Welcome guests upon their arrival and assign rooms.
- Provide information about our hotel, available rooms, rates, and amenities.
- Respond to clients’ complaints in a timely and professional manner.
- Liaise with our housekeeping staff to ensure all rooms are clean, tidy, and fully furnished to accommodate guests’ needs.
- Confirm group reservations and arrange personalized services for VIP customers and event attendees, like wedding guests.
- Upsell additional facilities and services when appropriate.
- Maintain updated records of bookings and payments.
- Performs additional duties as needed.
Minimum Requirements:
- Work experience as a Hotel Front Desk Agent, Receptionist, or similar role.
- Experience with hotel reservation software, like Cloudbeds and RoomKeyPMS.
- Understanding of how travel planning websites operate, like Booking and TripAdvisor.
- Customer service attitude.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- A degree in hotel management is a plus.
- Must be able to stand for extended periods (up to 8 hours).
- Ability to walk, reach, bend, and stoop as needed to complete daily tasks.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally (e.g., handling luggage or packages).
- Ability to use hands for repetitive motion (e.g., typing, using a phone or computer).
- Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively in person and over the phone.
- May be required to work varied shifts, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Benefits:
- 401k
- Paid time off
- Health, life, dental, and vision insurance