FRONT DESK CLERK (PART TIME)

Front Desk Clerk

Flik Hospitality Group is hiring immediately for a part time Front Desk Clerk position. Location: Kellogg Conference Hotel - 800 Florida Avenue 3305, Washington, DC 20002. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule: Part time schedule. Sunday through Saturday, hours may vary. Further details upon interview. Requirement: Knowledge of American Sign Language required. Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available. Fixed Pay Rate: $21.50 per hour.

Free meals, uniforms and laundering service available at select locations.

Diversity of thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today!

What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions.

We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands-on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference. Where a job isn't merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.

Job Summary

Summary: Checks guests in and out of the hotel. Resolves challenges throughout guests' stays. Promotes hotel services and amenities to guests and upsells products. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Welcomes and acknowledges each guest with a smile, eye contact and friendly greeting, using the guest's name when possible.
• Anticipates guests' service needs by asking questions, listening to guest preferences and taking action when possible.
• Speaks to guests and coworkers using clear, appropriate and professional language.
• Answers telephones using appropriate etiquette, transfers calls to the right person or department; takes and relays messages.
• Processes all guest check-ins by confirming reservations, assigning rooms and activating room keys.
• Processes all payment types, including room charges and cash, check, debit and credit transactions.
• Processes all check-outs; resolves issues related to late disputed charges.
• Answers, records and processes guest calls, messages, requests, questions and concerns.
• Follows up with guests to ensure issues have been met to their satisfaction.
• Coordinates with Housekeeping to track readiness of rooms and report guest concerns.
• Communicates parking procedures to guests, dispatch bell staff and valet staff as necessary.
• Provides guests directions and information regarding the property and local points of interest.
• Runs daily reports, identify any special requests and check reports for accuracy.
• Assigns rooms according to guest request and preferences whenever possible.
• Completes designated cashier and closing reports in the computer system.
• Balances and drops receipts according to accounting specifications.
• Practices safety standards at all times.
• Complies with record retention, Standard Operating Procedures and daily responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Associates at FLIK are offered many fantastic benefits. Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program. Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details:

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Flik maintains a drug-free workplace.