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Front Desk Hotel
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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.
$29,062 / year median in South Carolina
Job Description
Be the warm welcome that kicks off a memorable guest experience. 4pm-12midnight/ 8a-4pm shifts part time
- Acknowledge rewards members and returning guests, in person or on the phone
- Handle credit transactions
- Start every stay right by swiftly checking guests in and out
- take IDs, hand out room keys, and control and release safety deposit boxes
- Stay one step ahead of guests' needs
- record and act on their preferences, and handle their messages, requests, questions and concerns
- Be a trusted contact for all guests. Help them with anything from bill issues to local knowledge, and loop in management when necessary
- Stay safe all the time. Following our safety procedures, you'll report all incidents and wear any protective gear needed
- Take pride in your appearance and place as a brand ambassador What we need from you
- Communication skills
- guests will need to come to you with concerns as well as compliments, so you'll be easy to talk to
- Your problem-solving skills will turn issues into opportunities so every guest leaves with great memories
- Literate and tech-savvy
- you'll need a good grasp of reading, writing, basic math and computers
- Flexibility
- night, weekend and holiday shifts are all part of the job
- You'll have a high school diploma or qualification. A college or university degree would be a bonus, but not essential
- Experience
- ideally, you'll have spent at least one year in a front desk or guest service position