Front Desk

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: Rome, GA 30165, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $14.00 - $14.00 Hourly, Job Category: Rooms Summary of Position: The purpose of the Front Desk Clerk is to create the ultimate guest experience for all guests of our hotel. Front Desk Clerks recognize, acknowledge, welcome, serve and depart all guests and visitors arriving to and from the hotel. Essential Functions Guarantee total guest satisfaction by assisting all guests sincerely and courteously; go the extra mile to ensure total guest satisfaction. Display hospitality, professionalism, and project a favorable image of the company and property to the public at all times. Take pride in representing the company and property professionally with guests, associates, and vendors. Ensure that all transactions with guests, associates, and vendors are handled in a legal and ethical manner. Comply with company, department & brand standards. Complete training as required by company, property and brand. Maintain a clean and neat appearance at all times; wear a complete uniform (or business attire for non-uniformed associates) and a name tag in public areas. Work flexible hours/schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Employ operational and selling techniques to maximize occupancy levels and achieve the highest average rate possible; maintain and provide accurate information on hotel facilities. Maintain cash bank per accounting guidelines; comply with all accounting procedures. Communicate effectively within the department; stay aware of issues relating to guest needs and general hotel operations. Attend meetings as scheduled; apprise management of any concerns or suggestions. Adhere to safety, security and emergency procedures; react appropriately during emergency situations and act promptly to correct hazards. Adhere to security procedures for handling guest room keys, protecting guest related information, and conduct weekly inventory of guest room keys. Understand and operate front office and telephone computer systems and equipment such as calculators, fax machines, etc. Promptly complete registration process; input and retrieve information from computer; confirm pertinent information including number of guests, method of payment and length of stay; select guest room based upon guest needs/request; nonverbal confirmation of room number and rate; provide key folder containing guest room key, certificate and coupons as appropriate; close out guest accounts at time of check out. Verify credit cards for authorization using electronic acceptance methods; handle cash, make change, and balance assigned cash bank; accept and record vouchers, traveler’s check and other forms of payment; post charges to guest rooms and house accounts using the computer; process payments per established procedures. Provide safety deposit boxes to guests in accordance with established hotel procedures. Promptly answer the telephone using a positive, pleasant tone of voice and following the established verbiage; input messages into the computer; retrieve messages and communicate the content of messages to guests; retrieve and send mail, small packages and faxes for guests. Listen to and promptly act to resolve guest problems and complaints; authorize revenue allowances to remedy problems only after other alternative solutions have failed and appropriately document the solution/remedy; apprise management of all guest complaints/problems, including those that have been resolved. Stock the Market daily with all required products to maximize Market/Pantry sales. Maintain cleanliness of the Market/Pantry to company, property or brand standards. Inform the General Manager of any low inventory Market items. Conduct or assist in monthly inventory of the Market. Perform any other duties that are required at the direction of the supervisor. Supervisory Responsibility None. Physical Demands The position requires regular talking and hearing; it is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and crouching. The position may require occasional lifting of products weighing up to 50 pounds. Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent required. Prior experience required; 3years’ experience in a similar position. Prior experience in utilization and functionality of brand systems. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with a high degree of persuasiveness. Excellent telephone skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks with strict deadlines in a fast paced, dynamic work environment. Must type at least 30wpm and have high proficiency in MSWord, MS Excel. Competencies Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Must have analytical and problem-solving expertise. A strong business orientation, capable of and comfortable with operating in an environment that places high expectation on integrity and relationship building skills. A ‘roll up the sleeves’ leader who is detail oriented with a strong work ethic. Someone who is creative yet has common sense and is practical in the real world. A good communicator, keeping all parties informed in an organized, coherent manner. Must have basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, computers, and systems. Must have basic mathematical skills and basic calculator skills. Capability of building long-term relationships and being part of a rapidly growing business. Personal accountability and pride in results will be important for this position to possess. Must have the ability to effectively deal with guest or associates in a friendly and positive manner; this involves listening to the nature of concern, demonstrating empathy with the customer, vendor, or associate and providing positive and proactive solutions. Must be proficient with computer and computer-generated data. Benefits 401(k) Dental Insurance Disability Insurance Paid Time off Life Insurance Vision Insurance Employee Discount #J-18808-Ljbffr Yonah Capital