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Best Western Plus Landmark Inn
Front Desk Agent
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What they do
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.
$35,775 / year median in Oregon
Job Description
Hotel Front Desk Agent Best Western Plus Landmark Inn is looking for a motivated and dedicated part-time Guest Service Agent to join our team. This is a full-time position (24 hours per week) We are specifically looking for candidates who are flexible to work weekday / weekend, and holidays, 7AM to 3 PM shifts . No previous hotel experience is required. Candidates must have reliable transportation to apply for this position.
Our job opportunity:
Position:
Front Desk Agent- Hotel name: Best Western Plus Landmark Inn
Address:
4430 SE HWY 101 , Lincoln City, OregonHours:
7 AM to 3 PM What you get to do in this role: 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.- 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.
- 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. What candidate traits are needed to be successful in this role?
- 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.