Front Desk Receptionist
Job Summary
We are seeking a friendly and organized individual to manage the front desk operations. Responsibilities include greeting visitors answering phone calls and directing inquiries to the appropriate personnel. You will be responsible for maintaining a professional and welcoming environment managing appointment schedules and handling administrative tasks such as filing and data entry.
Responsibilities:
- Consistently offer professional friendly and engaging service
- Assist guests regarding hotel facilities in an informative and helpful way
- Greet guests upon arrival with a warm and sincere welcome and register guests into the computer verifying complete reservation details and credit information while meeting all required LQA/Forbes standards.
- Take initiative to add a personalized experience
- Select and block rooms for arriving guests book same day reservations pre-register guests as required and sometimes escort guests to their rooms.
- Issue keys and post miscellaneous charges as requested.
- Accept payment for guests accounts both at the time of registration and at checkout.
- Maintain a house bank and make a deposit and accurate report of receipts daily.
- Follow accurately all cash handling procedures
- Ensure all guest folios are accurately billed prior to departure.
- Respond to guest text messaging platform
- Handle guest concerns over phone or in person and offer resolution promptly.
- Manage guest correspondence via email prior to arrival during their stay and after departure.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- Previous Opera Cloud experience an asset
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Hospitality Diploma is an asset
- Proficient in the English language (verbal & written) second language is an asset
- Must be able to handle a multitude of tasks in an intense ever-changing environment
- Ability to focus attention on guest needs remaining calm and courteous at all times
- Must possess a professional presentation
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
- Highly responsible & reliable
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment