Front Desk Agent

Kempinski Hotels SA; Doha; On-site; QAR 22,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Kempinski Hotels SA in Doha seeks a Front Desk Agent to greet guests, check in and check out with warmth and professionalism, following Kempinski procedures and Forbes standards.

You will handle guest inquiries, process payments, coordinate with housekeeping, and balance cash at shift end, contributing to a seamless guest experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in hotel front desk is preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to balance cash and handle financial transactions.

Responsibilities

• Check in arriving guests and check out departing guests in a friendly, professional manner per Kempinski and Forbes standards.
• Register guests, assign rooms, and handle payments following credit-check procedures.
• Coordinate room status with housekeeping for late check-outs, early check-ins, and special requests.
• Answer guest questions and requests promptly, providing information and referrals as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the front desk area.

Job description

Front Desk Agent

Department: Rooms Division, Front Office & Guest Services

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Qatar - Doha

Compensation: QR0 / month

Description

Front Desk Agent is responsible for checking-in and checking-out Hotel guests in a friendly and caring manner according to the Kempinski procedures and Forbes standards. At all times, he/she must display a professional and positive image of the hotel as they play a crucial role in the first and last impression the guest receives of the hotel.

Key Responsibilities

• Check in the arriving guest and check out the departing guests in a friendly and caring manner according to the Kempinski, Leading Quality Assurance (LQA) standards and Forbes Standards.
• Ensure that LQA results are above 85%.
• Upon check in, register guest and assign rooms. Accommodate special requests whenever possible. If needed, assist guests in completing the registration cards. Use suggestive selling techniques to sell rooms and to promote other services of the hotel. Verify the guest’s method of payment and follow established credit-checking procedures or refer cash handling payment to cashiers.
• Upon departure of guests, process the guest check out procedures. Inquire for last minute charges. Receive payment from guests. Settle the guest account and give copy of the invoice.
• Handle all front office cashiers’ transactions such as posting charges to guests and exchanging foreign currency according to the procedures. At the end of shift, balance their cash float.
• Answer all guest requests and questions in a friendly and caring manner, whether by telephone or in person, provide/receive information and takes appropriate actions or refer the matters to the relevant persons to handle. It may be and not inclusive of issuing a safe deposit box, handling messages or dealing with a complaints.
• Coordinate room status updates with the housekeeping department by notifying them of late check-outs, early check-ins and special requests.
• Keep themselves informed of product and service knowledge as well as the hotel daily and meeting activities.
• Possess a working knowledge of the room reservation procedures.
• Maintain the neatness of his/her working area.
• Additional responsibilities and tasks can be added at any time according to the needs of the business and of the hotel.