FRONT DESK ASSOCIATE-HOTEL HOSPITALITY- FULL TIME POSITION

Hampton Inn- Norco; Norco (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hampton Inn- Norco in Norco, CA seeks a full-time Front Desk Agent to provide prompt, friendly guest service, check-in/check-out, answer phones, and assist guests with information.

Responsibilities include upselling rooms, using the Property Management System, handling cash and card transactions, and acting as Manager on Duty when scheduled; weekend/holiday shifts required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fluent English communication, friendly and professional demeanor.
• Strong computer skills and accurate typing capability.
• Willing to work weekends/holidays and multiple shifts.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Register guests and check in/check out in a timely manner.
• Answer phones promptly and provide guest information.
• Upsell rooms to maximize hotel revenue where appropriate.
• Operate the Property Management System and process cash/credit transactions.
• Act as Manager on Duty when scheduled and assist other departments as needed.

Skills

Fluent English

Computer skills

Typing skills

Customer service

Team player

Stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Property Management System

Credit card machine

Job description

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Full Time Norco, CA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1502

Reports To: Front Office Manager, General Manager

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to speak fluent English
• Strong computer and typing skills, tech-savvy
• Stand for long periods of time behind the desk and front office areas
• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Handling objects, products, and computer equipment
• Willing to work weekends, and/or holidays, and multiple shifts.

General Responsibilities

• Provide prompt, friendly, courteous, and professional guest service.
• Ability to perform check-in / check-out of hotel guests in a timely and professional manner
• Act as the Manager on Duty (MOD) when scheduled.

Specific Responsibilities

• Register guests, issue room keys, provide information on hotel services, local area and room location.
• Answer phones in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Upsell rooms where possible to maximize hotel revenue.
• Be proficient on the use of the Property Management System.
• Completion of all brand trainings for their discipline. Required to log on to Brand Portal, know and learn the brand requirements needed for their position.
• Have a good understanding of all of hotel operating procedures.
• Accurately process all cash and credit card transactions in accordance with the established procedures.
• Respond appropriately to guest complaints and guest requests and make appropriate service recovery actions to ensure total guest satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as assigned including guest room tours, special guest requests, breakfast set up, cleaning lobby area, setting up meeting room, data entry, document scanning, and preparing reports.
• Read and document all events, incidents in the communication log.
• Ensure the proper appearance of the lobby and all public areas, including the breakfast area.
• Ensure processes are followed to protect the identity, safety and security of the guests and fellow employees.
• Be proficient on the use of all front office equipment such as credit card machine, copier, and fax.
• Be willing and able to work any shift.
• Have complete knowledge of room types and offered rate plans.
• Fully understand the hotel's franchise policy on guaranteed reservations and no- shows.
• Process cancellations and modifications to reservations.
• Promote goodwill by being courteous, friendly, and helpful to guests, managers, and all other associates.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communications and coordination with other departments.

• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Pleasant personality
• Good team player
• Good listener
• Well-groomed and professional appearance
• Open with praise and discrete with criticism

Performance Standards

Annual performance evaluations are subjected to contributions of measurable value to hotel metrics and