Front Desk Clerk (Part-Time) $15/hr

Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa in Birmingham seeks a Front Desk Clerk to deliver smooth guest arrivals and departures with top hospitality standards. You will verify room blocks, pre-register and pre-assign rooms, and assign rooms per location, rate and status, while addressing guest concerns promptly.

You will welcome guests, issue keys, answer questions about services and local amenities, assist with reservations, and ensure accurate billing and records at the front desk.

Qualifications

• Front desk operations and guest interaction skills.
• Ability to manage room blocks, rates, and guest requests.
• Knowledge of hotel services and local attractions.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and professionally at arrival.
• Assign rooms based on location, rate, and status.
• Issue keys and coordinate with bell staff for arrivals.
• Respond to guest inquiries about services and directions.
• Maintain knowledge of in-house groups and local events.
• Process reservations, check-ins and check-outs efficiently.
• Handle charges and cash with accuracy and integrity.
• Prepare front desk reports and maintain records.

Skills

Guest service

Room assignment

Check-in/out

Cash handling

Reservations

Customer service

Job description

As a member of our hospitality team, the primary responsibility of a Front Desk Clerk is to provide smooth guest arrival and departure procedures while maintaining high hospitality standards. This role is responsible for verifying the accuracy of room blocks, pre-registration, and pre-assignment of rooms, and properly assigning rooms based on room location, rate, guaranteed room types, Marriott Reward Members, or group status. This role also plays a vital role in handling guest concerns in a professional and timely manner, to find appropriate solutions and ensure guest satisfaction. The ability to empathize with guests and take swift action will contribute to creating a positive and memorable experience.

• Warmly greets guests in a professional and hospitable manner, creating a welcoming atmosphere upon arrival.
• Skillfully assign rooms based on room location, rate, room selling strategies, guaranteed room types, Marriott Reward Members, or group status, ensuring optimal guest experience.
• Issue room keys and provide escort instructions to the Bellhop for smooth guest arrivals.
• Knowledgeably respond to guest inquiries about hotel services, registration, local amenities, entertainment options, and travel directions, providing helpful recommendations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of groups or events in-house and current local events, ensuring guests are well-informed about relevant activities.
• Understand qualified discounts, their availability, and the proper application of vouchers for eligible guests.
• Handle future and same-day reservations efficiently, accommodating walk-in guests with professionalism and attention to detail.
• Conduct guest check-ins and check-outs in a knowledgeable, efficient, friendly, and professional manner, ensuring a smooth process for guests.
• Assist guests with the use of safe deposit boxes at the Front Desk, ensuring the security and confidentiality of their belongings.
• Accurately post, correct, or adjust charges to guest accounts as necessary, maintaining precise records.
• Be well-versed in hotel credit, cash-in-advance, and check-cashing procedures, adhering to established policies.
• Maintain and complete Front Desk reports thoroughly, ensuring accurate and timely documentation.
• Handle cash transactions with accuracy and integrity, following cash handling procedures meticulously.