Front Desk Associate

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Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Utilizes the Property Management System (PMS) to access guest information, retrieve reservation information, change or cancel reservations as requested by the guest, or register guests. Verifies registration information, secures a credit card for incidental expenses, and authorizes credit card for room charges. Provides guests with their room key or card.
• Provides assistance in handling customer complaints, involving management as necessary.
• Receives requests and processes reservations within established guidelines. When rooms/spaces are not available, provides an option to be on a waitlist and/or alternative lodging or RV Parks in the area.
• Registers and assigns rooms/spaces to guests, transmitting and receiving messages, keeping records of occupied rooms/spaces and guest accounts, making and confirming reservations, and presenting statements to and collecting payments as necessary.
• Receives and is accountable for a change fund. Prepares Close Bank Report and deposits cash receipts at the end of each shift in accordance with established procedures.
• Ensures guest security and privacy is maintained at all times.
• Interacts with guests professionally; answers questions concerning the facility, amenities, and provides information about local attractions.
• Inventories all keys and any other supplies or amenities maintained at the front desk. Keeps the front desk and lobby area clean and neat.
• Runs and prints various reports from the PMS such as Expected Arrivals, Departure List, In-House Guest List and Night Audit reports, as requested.
• Answers phones and transfers calls to appropriate individuals.
• Logs trouble calls in the PMS and ensures the appropriate department is notified. Relocates guest to a different room when required.
• Retrieves Lost and Found items and contacts the guest regarding lost or found items.