Front Desk

KW Property Management LLC; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

KW Property Management & Consulting is seeking a Front Desk/Concierge/Valet to greet guests, assist residents, and support security and operations at the community in Fort Lauderdale, FL. You will manage check-ins, coordinate with staff, and ensure a courteous, safe environment for residents and visitors.

The ideal candidate has hospitality experience, strong communication skills, and a reliable, service-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; some college preferred.
• Must demonstrate organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Minimum six months related experience and/or training.
• Hospitality industry experience preferred; valet experience required.
• Front desk/concierge experience recommended.

Responsibilities

• Greet all guests in a standing upright position as they enter the community maintaining the highest quality of customer service.
• Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
• Park and retrieve all vehicles for residents.
• Coordinate with office administrative staff to maintain and update all unit owner information in computer database.
• Utilize proper phone etiquette for all incoming and outgoing phone calls made to residents.
• Report any violations of the Rules and Regulations that are noticed at any time.
• Observe precautions required to protect Residents, guests and property, and report damage, theft, and found articles to supervisors.
• Maintain the 'key' control system and assure that all keys are locked and accounted for at all times.
• Accept and process packages delivered to the front desk. Assist the Concierge with delivering packages as needed.
• Be familiar with the fire alarm system operations and report all incidents to management.
• Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
• Follow all standards policies and procedures with regards to emergency response by coordinating with Management, Chief Engineer, or Fire Rescue / Police services.
• Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
• Report any and all maintenance items which include, but is not limited to, burned out lights, leaks, broken equipment to the Association office daily.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Guest service

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some college preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Greet all guests in a standing upright position as they enter the community maintaining the highest quality of customer service.
• Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises. All “check-in” policies and procedures must be followed without any exceptions.
• Park and retrieve all vehicles for residents.
• Coordinate with office administrative staff to maintain and update all unit owner information in computer database.
• Utilize proper phone etiquette for all incoming and outgoing phone calls made to residents. All calls should be clear and in a professional manner.
• Report any violations of the Rules and Regulations that are noticed at any time.
• Observe precautions required to protect Residents, guests and property, and report damage, theft, and found articles to supervisors.
• Maintain the “key” control system and assure that all keys are locked and accounted for at all times.
• Accept and process packages delivered to the front desk. Assist the Concierge with delivering packages as needed.
• Be familiar with the fire alarm system operations and report all incidents to management.
• Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
• Follow all standards policies and procedures with regards to emergency response by coordinating with Management, Chief Engineer, or Fire Rescue / Police services.
• Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
• Report any and all maintenance items which include, but is not limited to, burned out lights, leaks, broken equipment to the Association office daily.

Work Environment
The working environment will be indoor and will require team member to sit and stand frequently. Low to moderate noise level in the workplace.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is occasionally required to sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 30 pounds or less. The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures. Ability to detect auditory and/or visual emergency alarms. Noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Days and hours of work may vary and be determine at the property. This schedule may change to accommodate the business needs of the property.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED; some college preferred
• Must be familiar with using computer software to perform various tasks, and must demonstrate organizational skills, excellent interpersonal skills and strong communication skills
• Minimum six months related experience and/or training.
• Previous work experience in the hospitality industry highly preferred.
• Previous work experience as a valet is required.

Position Supervision
Employee reports directly to the Director of Operations.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

KW Property Management & Consulting is a drug-free workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

MS Office

Novice

Behaviors

Preferred

Detail Oriented

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team Player

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

Goal Completion

Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Job Security

Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

Experience

Required

2 years:

2 years: Front Desk or concierge experiece

Equal Opportunity Employer
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