Country Inn- Front Desk Agent Erie, PA

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 14,774 - 21,042; Part time

Job summary

A well-established hotel chain in Erie, NY is seeking a part-time customer service representative. The role involves checking guests in and out, answering phones, and providing excellent service. Candidates must have strong customer service and communication skills, be able to handle cash transactions, and work on weekends and holidays. This in-person position requires a professional appearance and a commitment to guest safety. Competitive hourly wage starting at $13.00.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to manage cash and credit card procedures.
• Strong communication skills with both guests and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Check guests in and out efficiently and accurately.
• Handle incoming calls and assist guests with information.
• Ensure hotel equipment is maintained and used properly.
• Support guest safety and security in accordance with procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Communication

Job description

Job description

WEEKENDS A MUST!!

SUMMARY

Provides guests with excellent customer service while taking reservations, and checking guests in and out in an accurate/thorough manner. Balances the daily accounting records and completes the necessary paperwork.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Checks guests in and out of the hotel in a thorough and accurate manner. Sells guest rooms to walk in guests and reservations using established selling procedures and yield management techniques.
• Answers and transfers all incoming telephone calls using proper telephone etiquette. Provides customer service, including message taking, setting wake up calls, providing directions and other information as needed.
• Follows the “stick to the basics policy”. Encourages use of the company operated restaurants.
• Follows proper cash and credit card handling procedures. Accurately completes required paperwork and cash out procedures. Completes a bucket-to-board daily. Communicates information to other shifts in the daily log book.
• Has a thorough understanding of hotel equipment used at the front desk. Ensures the hotel equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, and the PMS system are maintained properly and secured.
• Provides excellent customer service that goes above and beyond the expectations of the hotel guests. Conducts themselves in a professional, courteous manner at all times. Observes the company’s 10-4 rule. Immediately addresses all guest requests. Never says “no” to a guest request for information-finds the answer.
• Presents a professional image. Properly attired in a clean, pressed uniform and name tag, in accordance with franchise and company grooming and uniform policy.
• Communicates with superiors and co-workers about the status of guest rooms, guest requests, and maintenance issues. Utilizes the daily log book to coordinate information for all day shifts.
• Provides safety and security for the hotel and its guests. Follows the hotel key control procedures at all times. Is familiar with the hotel emergency plan and is able to confidently partake in emergency training procedures. Observes guest and hotel confidentiality procedures. Uses the hotel safe lifting procedures. Reports all incidents and injuries to the appropriate supervisor.
• Provides input and ideas on the operation of the hotel. Participates in training initiatives and skill development.
• Completes any other task requested by a supervisor, including training new associates.
• All other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: From $13.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Weekends a must

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person