Front Desk Agent

Weekends Required . Ensures guest satisfaction by providing courteous and efficient service; Responsible for the accurate registration, posting of charges, and check-out of guests; Adheres to specific Brand Standards as required. Greets guests with genuine and warm spirit of hospitality Registers (Check-in) guests in an efficient manner, following Baywood & Brand standards, securing proper method of payment Posts transactions to guest and master accounts Reviews guest account balance, ensuring that payment is secured Reconciles discrepancies between Property Management System (PMS), Housekeeping reports and registration cards Reviews arrivals and blocks special requests Processes required reports, including down time, high balance, etc. Monitors and restocks sundry shop, ensuring consumed items are paid for; Follows established procedure for removal of expired items. Handles guest requests and concerns in a courteous and efficient manner Coordinates the delivery of guest services by other hotel departments and outside businesses Processes all incoming and outgoing reservation and cancellation requests in a timely and efficient manner Prepares guest amenities, and ensures delivery in a timely manner Handles in-house guest reservation requests such as extension, late check-out, and rebooking Handles check-out procedures swiftly and accurately and assists guests on departure. Maximize room revenue and occupancy levels through suggestive selling for upsell potential and walk in guests Stores guest luggage Presents to guests accurate information regarding marketing programs applicable to the hotel, local area, and all hotel functions and outlets Handles departmental cash drawer, accounting of monies, credit card receipts, guest accounts, and other forms of credit and cash handling guidelines Maintains information and communication sources such as, log book, franchise directories, checklists, and electronic communication Operates Private Branch Exchange (PBX switchboard) equipment to handle incoming calls, outgoing calls, wake up calls, do-not-disturbs and the paging of guests, all while maintaining guest and staff privacy and security