Front Desk Agent Job at Best Western Plus, Richmond, VA

MWtvKzlFNThpNWJtNFRwNC93MGZnZUlNOUE9PQ==
  • Best Western Plus
  • Richmond, VA

Job Description

Description
Job Summary: Represents the hotel to the guest throughout all stages of the guest's stay by working with all hotel personnel to ensure every guest experience superior customer care.

Responsibilities include registering guests, assigning rooms, accommodating special requests, and ensuring the

guests have a pleasant stay and smooth checkout.

Job Duties:

• Maintains an inventory of vacancies, reservations, and room assignments.

• Possesses a working knowledge of the reservations department. Takes same day reservations and future reservations when necessary. Knows cancellation procedures.

• Knows room locations, types of rooms available, and room rates.

• Registers arriving guests and assigns rooms.

• Coordinates room status updates with the housekeeping department by notifying housekeeping of all check-outs, late check-outs, early check-ins, special requests, and part-day rooms.

• Coordinates guest room maintenance work with the engineering and maintenance division.

• Uses persuasive selling techniques to sell rooms and to promote other services of the hotel.

• Knows daily activities and meetings taking place in the hotel.

• Reports any unusual occurrences or requests to the manager or assistant manager.

• Manages and resolves all guest complaints in a professional and courteous manner.

• Processes guest check-outs and handles monetary transactions.

• Maintains customers' privacy.

• Maintains a high level of professional appearance and demeanor.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Previous hotel-related experience preferred.

• Ability to communicate with public, hotel staff, and management in a professional manner.

• Knowledge of surrounding areas and local events.

• Ability to understand and adhere to proper credit, check cashing, and cash handling policies and procedures. Able to properly secure guest information.

• Ability to learn safety, emergency, and accident prevention policies and procedures.

• Skilled in the use of front office equipment.

• Knowledge of proper telephone etiquette.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays

Job Tags

Local area, Flexible hours,

Similar Jobs

Whitefield Academy

Health Educators Job at Whitefield Academy

 ...Summary Provide and manage health education programs that help individuals, families, and their communities maximize and maintain...  ...persons assisted. Develop and present health education and promotion programs, such as training workshops, conferences, and school or... 

American Traveler

Travel Nurse RN - Oncology Med Surg Job at American Traveler

 ...Job Description American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Oncology Med Surg for a travel nursing job in New Haven, Connecticut...  ...Able to provide one reference from recent experience Flu vaccination required with no declinations accepted COVID-19 vaccination... 

Bloxx Financial

Security Guard Job at Bloxx Financial

 ...Position Overview: We are seeking a professional and alert Security Guard to join our team. The ideal candidate will ensure the safety...  ...resolution skills Must be able to stand for long periods and work nights/weekends Valid security license or certification (as... 

CoreCivic

Correctional Officer - PRN Job at CoreCivic

 ...of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good. We are currently seeking a **Correctional Officer, PRN (As Need Basis)** who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional, secure setting. Come join... 

Central Missouri Community Action

Financial Opportunity Coach Job at Central Missouri Community Action

 ...Job Description Job Description Empowering Families. Building Financial Futures. CMCA is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and resourceful Financial Opportunity Center (FOC) Coach to help individuals and families strengthen their financial well-being and achieve...