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Springhill Suites Colonnade

Courtyard - Residence Inn Grandview Front Desk Agent

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A Hotel Desk Clerk provides service to customers at the front desk of a hotel. Takes room reservations, checks in guests and handles payments; answers questions and arranges for room services requested by customers.

$26,608 / year median in Alabama

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Courtyard - Residence Inn Grandview Front Desk Agent Springhill Suites Colonnade - 3.2 Birmingham, AL Job Details Part-time 22 hours ago Qualifications Microsoft Word Computer operation Customer communication Microsoft Excel Computer literacy Writing skills Word embeddings High school diploma or GED Fax machines Data entry Client interaction via phone calls Database software proficiency Full Job Description
JOB DUTIES, MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
(MONTH/YEARS
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, SPECIAL LICENSE, ETC
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SUMMARY:
GSAs ensure appropriate checking in and checking out of guests and providing services to these guests in a courteous and professional manner. Experience in Front Office, PBX, and Concierge preferred. Candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule including but not limited to: evening, weekends, and holidays. Candidate must possess excellent customer service skills and effective written and oral communication skills, also a working knowledge of computers and facsimile machines. Candidate should have the ability to multi-task and the ability to handle stressful situations. Must be flexible to work in various capacities, which include PBX, Concierge, and Front Desk. Professional Experience Preferably 1 year's experience in customer service, hotel, food and beverage restaurant administrative, human resources, legal, educational, training, financial, or business related field Computer Experience Proficiency in: Microsoft Word Excel Powerpoint Data entry Database management systems Hotel Experience Uses proper telephone etiquette Be flexible and willing to perform other tasks as necessary or requested Wear hotel GSA uniform in compliance with hotel standards
TRAINING PROVIDED ON THE FOLLOWING
Serve as concierge (may make restaurant reservations, provide directions, recommend area attractions, etc.) Determines a guest's reservation status and identifies how long the guest will stay Helps guests complete registration and then assigns rooms accommodating special requests whenever possible Verifies the guest's method of payment and follows established credit-checking procedures Posts guest and room information in the PMS, and communicates this information to the appropriate hotel personnel Works closely with the housekeeping department in keeping room status reports up to date and coordinates requests for maintenance and repair work Must be sales-minded; uses suggestive selling techniques to sell rooms and to promote other services of the hotel Presents options and alternatives to guests and offers assistance in making choices Knows the location and types of available rooms as well as the activities and services of the property Assists in pre-registration and blocking of rooms for reservations Thoroughly understands and adheres to proper credit, check-cashing, and cash-handling policies and procedures Knows room locations, types of rooms available, and room rates Understands room status and room status tracking 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 Takes same day reservations and future reservations when necessary Knows cancellation procedures Generates secure room cards Knows how to use front office equipment Posts Suite Shop purchases to guest folios Posts and files all charges to guest, master, and city ledger accounts Follows procedures for issuing and closing safe deposit boxes Uses proper mail, package, and message handling procedures Reads and initials the pass-on log and bulletin board daily Is aware of daily activities and meetings taking place in the hotel Attends department meetings Coordinates guestroom maintenance work with the engineering and maintenance division Reports any unusual occurrences or request to the manager or assistant manager Knows all safety and emergency procedures Is aware of accident prevention policies Maintains the cleanliness and neatness of the front desk area Understands that business demands sometimes make it necessary to move employees from their accustomed shift to other shifts Emotional Intelligence Emotionally competent; able to effectively manage disruptive emotions and impulses; able to stay composed, positive, and unflappable even in trying moments while thinking clearly and remaining focused under pressure Engage every guest in conversation and recognition Resolve any guest issue immediately Promote the hotel by demonstrating a high level of positive attitude and energy to serve our guests Ability to anticipate guests' needs Represents the hotel to the guest throughout all stages of the guest's stay Embraces and respects diversity and multicultural environment Skills Excellent communication; orally and written Requires finger dexterity, grasping, writing, standing for long periods, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, hearing, visual acuity, and may on occasion have to lift and carry up to 40 pounds Able to stand, sit, and walk, for more than 4 hours Education Background screening for previous criminal history Employment may be contingent upon at least 80% score on test on hotel's reservations system (PMS) after training At least a high school diploma or G.E.D. Strengths Mathematical; statistical Social Speaks in guests' preferred language Hotel is a smoke-free property Creativity Organizational Administrative Sales Curious about the world and people View all jobs at this company View all jobs at this company OR Upload Your Resume Accepted formats: .pdf, .doc, .docx Upload Cover Letter Accepted formats: .pdf, .doc, .docx Email By clicking the button and proceeding, I agree to the GetHired Terms of Service and Privacy Notice GetHired.com member? Login to Apply Powered by GetHired.com | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy