Front Desk

Settlers Hospitality; Hawley (Wayne County); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Settlers Hospitality is seeking a Hotel Front Desk Personnel to warmly greet guests, handle check-ins/outs, and provide local information and recommendations. You will answer phone inquiries and assist guests, ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience throughout their stay.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, at least one year of front desk or customer service experience, and a professional appearance. Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some post high school education preferred.
• One year of experience in a front desk or customer-facing role.
• Neat, clean, and professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Greets customers warmly and helps guests during check-in and check-out.
• Assists guests with information on hotel services and local attractions.
• Manages phone inquiries and routes calls appropriately.
• Maintains a neat and organized work area and attends team meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Organization

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Front desk software

Internet skills

Job description

Hotel Front Desk Personnel

Our commitment to excellent guest services is what drives us, and we are dedicated to hiring outstanding individuals who share our passion for ensuring our guests have an exceptional experience while staying with us. We are currently looking for a talented Hotel Front Desk Personnel to join our front desk team. The Hotel Front Desk Personnel promptly greets and registers guests, assigns rooms, issues keys, and checks out guests. In addition to these primary duties, he or she helps maintain room inventory, answers guest inquiries, provides local dining and entertainment recommendations, and helps ensure facility security.

The ideal candidate has a degree or some training/coursework in hospitality management and at least one year of experience in a similar role (customer service, front desk, etc.), preferably in a hotel. He or she is an individual who is poised, confident, organized, prompt, articulate, and helpful with a strong customer service focus. Candidates must be computer literate, internet savvy, mathematically strong, telephone proficient, and highly organized and must be able to work a flexible schedule that includes all shifts (mornings, afternoons, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays).

Responsibilities

• Greets all customers in a warm, sincere, and helpful manner
• Checks guests in and out of the hotel, issuing room keys and directing guests to their rooms
• Answers inquiries regarding hotel services and related information and provides pamphlets, discount cards, etc.
• Manages inbound phone inquiries and routes calls accordingly
• Addresses customer concerns and issues or escalates them as needed
• Maintains work area in a neat and organized manner
• Attends required team meetings
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; some post high school education or training preferred
• One year of experience in a front desk or customer facing role (preferably in a hotel)
• Neat, clean, and professional appearance
• Pleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality
• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress
• Strong organization skills, able to multi-task, and can manage time to meet frequently changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient computer and internet skills
• Excellent telephone skills
• Able to work a flexible schedule, which may include working days, evenings, weekends, and holidays