About the Role
The Front Desk Agent is responsible for assisting guests efficiently, courteously, and professionally in all front office related functions according to the standards set forth by management. A high standard of service and hospitality must be maintained at all times. Reports directly to the Front Desk Supervisor.
Responsibilities
- Registers guests into the hotel in a prompt and courteous manner using up selling techniques to maximize room rates.
- Prepares for group check-in and check-out, and VIP arrivals.
- Becomes informed of events/functions in the hotel during the shift.
- Checks guests out of the hotel.
- Processes customer payments according to established policies and procedures.
- Responds to guest requests promptly.
- Promotes hotel services, facilities and outlets.
- Provides guests with information such as local attractions and directions to increase guest satisfaction.
- Resolves guest complaints to the satisfaction of the customer.
- Informs supervisor of major problems, complaints, disturbances or unhappy guests.
- Books guest reservations or coordinates with reservation center.
- Handles departmental accounting of moneys, receipts, guest accounts and other forms of credit.
- Posts all charges.
- Completes cashier’s report, prepares deposit and counts cashier bank.
- Issues, controls and releases guest safe-deposit boxes.
Requirements
- Able to work flexible schedule.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Physical requirements include: speaking/hearing on the phone, reading/writing/typing, lifting and carrying, reaching overhead, pushing, pulling, bending and able to walk stairs.
- Moving about, usually while standing up for a significant portion of the workday.
Skills
- Typing
- Computer aptitude
- Interpersonal skills
- Reading
- Writing
- Mathematical abilities, including basic math
Location
- Cohoes, NY
Work Type
- Part Time
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $17.00 - $17.00 Hourly
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 401K Investment
- Referral Bonus
- Associate Development Plan Opportunities
- Internal Promotion Opportunities
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Benefits, FSA and HSA Account options available to Full-Time associates
- Associate Travel Program Discounts
About the Company
- The Clocktower Hotel At Century House LLC
