Full Time and Part Time Front Desk Associates 3p-11p Fairfield Inn & Suites Davenport Davenport, IA Job Details Part-time | Full-time $15

•$16 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Employee discount Qualifications Computer operation Cash amount verification Report writing Crisis management Writing skills High school diploma or GED Cash register operations Incident response (Crisis management methodologies) Accounting Retail math Manual handling

Full Job Description Job Description Full Job Description Job Title:

Guest Service Representative

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Front Desk Agent Department:

Hotel

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Front Desk Benefits Level:

Hourly Reports To:

Property Executives SUMMARY Provides customer service to guests of the hotel by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Greets, registers, suggestively sells rooms, issues room keys, assigns rooms to guests and sets wake up calls in a efficient, warm and friendly manner. Ensures guest safety by following established security procedures including fire/tornado procedures, key security and guest privacy. Records and communicates guest special requests and problems to appropriate department and ensures they are addressed in a timely and acceptable manner. Answers inquiries pertaining to hotel services; registration of guests; and local attractions and provides travel directions. Accurately checks out guests and communicates departures with housekeeping staff. Accurately computes bill, collects payment, makes change for guests and makes deposits in accordance with proper cash handling procedures. Makes, confirms and cancels reservations via telephone and computer. Answers and routes internal and external phone calls in an articulate, friendly manner using prescribed procedures. Posts charges to guest folios as prescribed. Deposits guests' valuables in hotel safe or safe deposit box. Maintains the shift-to-shift log accurately to ensure proper communication between shifts is maintained. Maintains the cleanliness and organization of the hotel lobby and front desk area. Employees must also maintain a professional image and report to work as scheduled.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions and percentages. Ability to accurately handle cash, credit cards and checks. Ability to use basic accounting functions to balance deposits/daily work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. All employees must follow proper safety precautions at all times to avoid injuries. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. All employees must follow proper safety precautions at all times to avoid injuries. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and driving conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

CRISIS MANAGEMENT

Must be able to handle a crisis in a calm, effective manner. This includes upset guests, fire, tornado, armed robbery and assault, bomb threats and accidents

ACCOMODATION

: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REASONING ABILITY

: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral form.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation/maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to respond to complaints or inquiries from groups of managers, customers or employees in person, via telephone or in writing. Ability to communicate effectively before groups of customers or employees in person, via telephone or in writing.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$15.00

•$16.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount

Work Location:

In person