Front Desk Agent

Front Desk Agent

1215 Avila Beach Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA, USA

18.50 per hour

Hourly

Part Time

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Regular and reliable attendance
• Greets guests and checks them into hotel following established procedures including but not limited to assuring all necessary information is received and entered into computer, obtaining credit card imprint for incidental expenses, informing guests of pertinent hotel policies, issuing room keys, directing guests to rooms and other areas.
• Responds to guest questions either in person or over the phone in a courteous and professional manner; provides information including but not limited to directions, shopping, dining, entertainment, hotel services, and safety.
• Fulfills guests' needs, ensuring their stay is as pleasurable as possible; assists with dining, entertainment, or transportation reservations as needed.
• Resolves guest problems/complaints; utilizes own best judgement in resolving issues or refers to management as needed.
• Answers hotel internal and external phone calls and provides information as needed; takes messages for hotel guests and assures receipt.
• Makes and confirms reservations for future hotel guests following established procedures including but not limited to assuring room availability, obtaining all necessary guest information, obtaining credit card information, assuring guest understands all hotel policies particularly with regard to reservation cancellation.
• Checks guests out of hotel following established procedures including but not limited to computing bills, collecting payment, and providing guest with necessary paperwork.
• Maintains front desk area in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of the property as well as the area's attractions.
• Completes all necessary paperwork; maintains files and records.
• Coordinates special room deliveries with the bellman.
• Performs clerical duties as required including but not limited to filing, photocopying, faxing, and mailing.
• Attends mandatory staff and safety meetings.
• Employees may occasionally be asked to perform work on special assignments in addition to normal job duties

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Must be able to work holidays, weekends and evenings
• Bilingual skill is a plus
• Basic typing skills and ability to operate standard office equipment including: copier, fax, telephone, calculator, etc.
• Proficient on Microsoft Word, Excel, POS and Payroll systems.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:

• Calculate figures and amounts.
• Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work in stressful situations
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner
• Stand, sit and walk for long periods of time or an entire shift, repetitive motions, climb stairs, balance, stoop, squat, bend, twist, kneel, reach, grasp and squeeze with both hands. Talk or hear; taste or smell.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move, carry, push and pull up to 30lbs

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Work conditions include exposure to scents, mineral water sulfur odors and uneven surfaces

Your company reserves the right to change job responsibilities, transfer job positions, or assign additional job duties at any time