FRONT DESK AGENT

Front Desk Agent

TownePlace Suites San Antonio Airport - San Antonio, TX 78216

Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

Job Shift: Swing

Description

Books guest reservations and/or coordinates with reservation center

Registers guests into the hotel in a prompt and courteous manner using up-selling techniques to maximize room rates; prepares for group check-ins, check-outs, and VIP arrivals. Greets, registers, and assigns rooms to guests

Handles confidential information, including guest records, with a high degree of integrity

Answers and routes call as appropriate; takes guest messages with accuracy

Assists with sales and marketing efforts as directed by the General Manager

Offers and properly handles requests for wake-up calls

Records pertinent guest information in the pass on log

Replenishes continental breakfast as needed and keeps the area clean

Ensures common area/lobby is clean

Performs laundry functions as directed

Checks guests in and out of the hotel; processes customer payments according to established policies and procedures

Answers phone in a prompt, efficient, and friendly manner

Promotes hotel services, facilities, and outlets and becomes informed and knowledgeable of upcoming events/functions in the hotel and in the surrounding area

Answers guests' questions about the property and amenities and are able to refer and direct guests to area attractions and outlets. Arranges for the appropriate transportation of guests to and from the hotel when necessary

Uses creative reasoning to overcome guest objections and concerns and to ensure 100% satisfaction

Resolves minor guest complaints to the satisfaction of the customer; informs supervisor of major problems, complaints, disturbances or unhappy guests

Respond quickly to guest requests or complaints in a friendly manner and appropriate action is taken. Follows up to ensure guest satisfaction

Completes daily paperwork to include cashing out, documenting all adjustments, miscellaneous postings paid-outs, charges and check-outs

Handles departmental accounting of monies, receipts, guest accounts and other forms of credit; posts all charges; completes cashier's report, prepares deposit and counts cashier bank

Balances cash bag at open and closing of each shift

Transmits and receives messages using equipment such as a computer, telephone, email, fax, and switchboard

Provides a professional image at all times through appearance and dress

Follows company policies and procedures

Note: Other duties as assigned by supervisor or management

Full Time