Front Desk Night Audit/Front Desk

InnVest Hotels; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

InnVest Hotels in Markham, Ontario is seeking a Guest Service Representative to welcome guests, register arrivals and assist with room assignments, while delivering exceptional service.

You will handle reservations, payments, and inquiries, coordinate with housekeeping and maintenance, and maintain a tidy lobby. A high school diploma and strong English communication are required; weekend and evening shifts are available.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong organizational and administrative abilities.
• Proficient with computerized systems and guest service experience.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming environment for guests.
• Register guests and assign rooms; accommodate special requests.
• Complete pre-registration and block rooms for reservations/arrival.
• Adhere to credit, check-cashing, and cash-handling policies.

Skills

Excellent English communication

Organizational skills

Proficient with computerized systems

Guest service orientation

Availability for varied shifts

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The duties and responsibilities for the Guest Service Representative include, but are not limited to the following:

• Create a welcoming environment for our guests.
• Register guests and assign rooms, accommodating special requests whenever possible.
• Complete pre-registration and blocking of rooms for reservations/guest arrival.
• Thoroughly understand and adhere to proper credit, check-cashing, and cash-handling policies and procedures.
• Understand room status and room status tracking.
• Know room locations, types of rooms available, and room rates.
• Use suggestive selling techniques to sell rooms and to promote other services of the hotel.
• Coordinate room status updates with the housekeeping department by notifying housekeeping of all check-outs, late check-outs, early check-ins, special requests, and part-day rooms.
• Possess a working knowledge of the reservations, takes reservations for guests both in house and call in, understanding of the cancellation procedures.
• Process guest check-outs.
• Post and file all charges to guest, master, and city ledger accounts.
• Work closely with all hotel departments to improve service delivery and efficiency.
• Coordinate guestroom maintenance work with the engineering and maintenance division.
• Report any unusual occurrences or requests to the manager or supervisor.
• Know all safety and emergency procedures, is aware of accident prevention policies.
• Ensure the work environment is tidy and well organized at all times (lobby).
• Adhere to all health and safety guidelines and standards.

COMPETENCIES WE ARE SEEKING:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and administration skills
• Proficient or familiar with computerized systems
• Demonstrated knowledge of guest service and a genuine desire to exceed guest expectations
• Present a high degree of professional work ethic and image
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Availability to work day, evening and night shifts any day of the week including weekends and holidays