Front Desk Agent

Company: San Gabriel Valley Hotel
Location: El Monte
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced Front Desk Agent to serve as our guests' first point of contact and manage all aspects of their accommodation. Hotel Front Desk Agent responsibilities include registering guests, managing reservations and providing information about rooms, rates and amenities. If you have a knack for customer service and work experience in the hotel industry, we'd like to meet you. Ultimately, you will help create a pleasant and memorable stay for our guests.Responsibilities

• Perform all check-in and check-out tasks
• Manage online and phone reservations
• Inform customers about payment methods and verify their credit card data
• Register guests collecting necessary information (like contact details and exact dates of their stay)
• Welcome guests upon their arrival and assign rooms
• Provide information about our hotel, available rooms, rates and amenities
• Respond to clients' complaints in a timely and professional manner
• Liaise with our housekeeping staff to ensure all rooms are clean, tidy and fully-furnished to accommodate guests' needs
• Confirm group reservations and arrange personalized services for VIP customers and event attendees, like wedding guests
• Upsell additional facilities and services, when appropriate
• Maintain updated records of bookings and paymentsSkills
  • Work experience as a Hotel Front Desk Agent, Receptionist or similar role
  • Experience with hotel reservations software, like Opera PMS
  • Understanding of how travel planning websites operate, like Booking and TripAdvisor
  • Customer service attitude
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Night Audit Experience a plusJob Type: Full-timePay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hourBenefits:
    • Employee discount
    • Flexible schedule
    • Paid time offSchedule:
      • 8 hour shift
      • Day shift
      • Holidays
      • Monday to Friday
      • Night shift
      • On call
      • Weekend availabilitySupplemental Pay:
        • Commission payEducation:
          • High school or equivalent (Preferred)Experience:
            • Hotel experience: 1 year (Preferred)Work Location: One location

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