Overnight Front Desk Agent

Or Guest Services Agent We are looking for an individual who can be part of the Front Office team that we have built who has a passion for hospitality. You will be responsible for welcoming hotel guests with an emphasis on fulfilling requests, following special instructions and adhering to established credit policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Checks in guest in an efficient and friendly manner, using guest name whenever possible. Assures that guest is assigned type of room requested and the correct rate is charged. Arranges for luggage to be delivered to guest room. Issues correct keys to the guest.
• Checks out guest at end of stay. Ascertains guest satisfaction, collects keys, posts late charges and presents bill to guest . Settles bill accurately through credit card or cash transaction.
• Maintains a balanced bank assigned by the hotel. Makes change, cashes checks , exchanges foreign currency. Reconciles all transactions at the close of each shift.
• Handles all guest interactions with the highest level of hospitality and professionalism, accommodating special requests whenever possible; resolves customer complaints; assists customers in all inquiries in connection with hotel services, hours of operations, key hotel personnel, in-house events, directions, etc. Responds to all guest requests in an accurate and timely manner. Interaction with guest will be in person and by phone.
• Utilizes a variety of computer systems to check guests in and out, run daily reports and select and block rooms for arriving guests.
• Accepts reservations, changes and cancellations in the absence of Reservations Department Staff. Can answer guest calls and direct them appropriately in the absence of a Communications Operator.

Minimum Qualifications:

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• Ideal candidates will have
• A degree in hotel or hospitality management
• At least 1 to 2 years hotel experience in a luxury hotel.
• Written, spoken and reading proficiency in the English language.
• Fluency in a language other than English strongly preferred.
• Must be able to work overnight shifts including , weekends, and holidays.
• Computer knowledge.