Front Desk Clerk

Churchill Downs Incorporated; Dumfries (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rose Gaming Resort in Dumfries, Virginia, operated by Churchill Downs Incorporated, is seeking Hotel Front Desk Clerks to welcome guests and manage check-ins with a focus on service excellence.

Responsibilities include greeting guests, handling cash/credit transactions, coordinating with housekeeping, and delivering a smooth lobby experience while ensuring compliance with licensing and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Previous customer service experience preferred.
• Front desk experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills in person and by phone.
• Must multitask and stay professional under pressure from guests and supervisors.
• Ability to lift, push and pull up to 25-50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent guest service at the front desk.
• Register guests via a centralized system and assist with check-in.
• Coordinate with housekeeping and other departments as needed.
• Handle cash and credit card transactions; maintain front desk paperwork.
• Resolve guest issues and maintain accurate daily records.
• Assist guests with deliveries and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Multitasking

Cash handling

Education

Virginia Racing Commission License

Valid Driver’s License (3 years driving experience)

Job description

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The Rose Gaming Resort is a $480 million gaming and entertainment complex destination, located alongside I-95 in Dumfries, Virginia. Along with exciting gaming action, The Rose Gaming Resort provides a luxury hotel, eight bars and restaurants, a space for meetings and events, 50,000+ square foot gaming space and over 1,650 Historical Horse Racing machines, and over 80 acres of green space. The Rose Gaming Resort generates an estimated $35.5 million in annual tax revenues and employs more than 500 team members.

JOB SUMMARY

Hotel Front Desk Clerks, or Hotel Receptionists, are responsible for providing all guests with an accommodating experience by coordinating amenities and responding to customer needs. Their duties include greeting people as they enter the lobby, fielding calls from guests and helping visitors check into their rooms.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide excellent customer service.
• Greet and register guests via a centralized registration system.
• Coordinate with housekeeping department as needed.
• Handle cash and credit card transactions; maintain accurate paperwork as it relates to front office operations.
• Resolve small issues as they arrive for guest.
• Check and balance the daily figures, post room and tax charges on guest accounts.
• Deliver items to guests as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• In addition to the other duties described herein, each Team Member has the following responsibilities related to compliance with laws and regulations. Attend required training sessions offered by the Company.
• Obtain and retain required license(s).
• Perform the duties described in compliance with local laws and regulations.
• Take the necessary steps to ensure minors are not allowed to gamble or loiter in gambling areas, drink alcoholic beverages, or purchase tobacco.
• Have knowledge of the ordinances, regulations, laws, policies, and procedures relating to the Team Member’s department.
• Have knowledge of the Property’s programs to address problem gaming.
• Report any acts of wrongdoing of which the Team Member may have knowledge.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Previous customer service experience preferred.
• Previous front desk experience preferred.
• Good interpersonal communication skills in person and by phone.
• Must be able to multitask, function in a professional manner under pressure from guests and supervisors.
• The ability to lift, push and pull up to 25-50 pounds.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Previous customer service experience preferred.
• Good interpersonal communication skills in person and by phone.
• Must be able to multitask, function in a professional manner under pressure from guests and supervisors.
• The ability to lift, push and pull up to 25-50 pounds.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Virginia Racing Commission License

Valid Driver’s License with a minimum of three (3) years driving experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit or stand; walk; use hands to finger reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee may also be required to lift, push, and pull up to 25lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is subjected to circulate throughout the assigned areas, including the smoking area, actively observing players and functioning of machines.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Work With Us

Churchill Downs Incorporated is an inclusive and fun place to work. We celebrate unique approaches and points of view. We believe diversity is a mindset that drives excellence. We’re always learning, evolving and growing. We innovate through mutual respect of ideas and collaboration. This allows us to build a common language that inspires our team members and propels us toward the achievement of our vision.