Hotel Front Desk Receptionist
Qualifications and Skills:
- 1+ years of hospitality/customer service experience.
- Proficiency with computer software, including Opera PMS (Micros).
- Strong communication skills.
- Quick problem solver.
- Organized with attention to detail and the ability to multitask.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while remaining calm.
- Capable of lifting at least 25-30 pounds.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Professional with a positive and personable attitude.
- Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Job Responsibilities:
- Answer guest inquiries via email and phone.
- Ensure a smooth check-in process by corresponding directly with guests regarding check-in time and parking needs.
- Inspect the apartment before guests’ arrival to ensure it meets our standards.
- Ensure guests have submitted required documents and payments before checking in.
- Provide guests with keys, parking passes, and other necessary items for their stay.
- Escort guests to their apartments, familiarizing them with the unit and its amenities.
- Review the ALR Guest Book (QR Code) with guests, offering information about nearby restaurants, grocery stores, and local attractions.
- Anticipate guests’ needs to enhance their experience.
- Handle and communicate guest complaints to the manager.
- Coordinate maintenance requests with the leasing office and onsite maintenance personnel.
- Assist with reservations via phone, email, or other reservation platforms.
- Handle guest registration and room assignments, accommodating special requests when possible.
- Pre-register, block reservations, take same-day reservations, and future reservations following hotel rate structures and discounts.
- Handle guest check-ins/check-outs efficiently and in a friendly manner, following hotel credit/cash handling policies.
- Resolve customer inquiries related to hotel services, in-house events, directions, local attractions, safety boxes, and more.
- Cancel room reservations as per procedures.
- Non-Essential Functions:
- Inventory guest room keys according to policy and request re-keying as necessary.
- Assist with responsibilities and duties in the absence or during peak times in areas such as Porter, Hotel Communication Coordinators, and Reservationist.
- Verify registration cards against computer records for accuracy of name, payment type, rate, and market segment.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the job title as the Subject of the mail.
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