FRONT DESK GUEST SVC AGENT

Front Desk Guest Services Agent

Please come join our team as a Front Desk Guest Services Agent at the newly opened Holiday Inn and Suites Columbia NE in Columbia South Carolina. We are looking for an experienced, energetic, personable, hotel front desk agent candidates that can be flexible with AM and PM shifts. Previous IGH experience very helpful. Local candidates only, non-smoking position.

Basic Function: To attain the highest level of service to all hotel guests. Scope: Directly responsible for efficient check-in and check-out procedures as well as providing the highest level of professional and courteous service to guests. Must be knowledgeable in all hotel services and policies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sell rooms so as to maximize the average daily rate and occupancy.
• Check in and out guests in an efficient and friendly manner.
• Maintain cash bank in order to receive payment and make change.
• Assist with reservations during each shift as needed.
• Know all Front Desk policies and procedures, including 100% guest satisfaction.
• Be knowledgeable of all hotel outlets and hours of operation.
• Post on a timely basis all laundry, restaurant, and long distance, and other charges as needed.
• Record and process all wake-up calls, and follow up with supervisor for any opportunities.
• Ensure all messages and mail is received by the guests.
• Perform bucket check daily.
• Monitor credit card high balances and obtain authorization for high balances.
• Monitor cash paying guests and maintain credit balances.
• Honor special room requests requiring pre-blocking.
• Knowledge of OPERA PMS (computer program for front desk procedures) a definite plus.
• Be polite courteous, and helpful to all guests.
• Use response log to ensure all requests are being met.
• Maintain all reports needed in event of the computer going down.
• Know room status at all times.
• Prepare for group arrivals and departures.
• Perform daily end of shift deposits and correct "drop" procedures.
• Adhere to safety and emergency policies and procedures.
• Perform any reasonable request as assigned or directed by management.