Front Desk - Guest Service Agent

Shular Hospitality; Mississippi; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality is seeking a Front Desk Guest Service Agent to enhance guest experiences. In this entry-level position, you will represent the hotel by ensuring superior customer care throughout guests' stays. Responsibilities include registering guests, managing room assignments, and addressing special requests, all while maintaining a professional demeanor. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with guests and contribute to their memorable experiences. If you are passionate about customer service and thrive in a dynamic environment, this position is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Previous hotel-related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Register guests, assign rooms, and accommodate special requests.
• Manage guest complaints and ensure a pleasant stay.
• Coordinate with housekeeping and maintenance departments.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Persuasive Selling Techniques

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Front Office Equipment

Job description

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Job Title: Guest Service Agent

Job Summary: Represents the hotel to the guest throughout all stages of the guest’s stay by working with all hotel personnel to ensure every guest experiences superior customer care. Responsibilities include registering guests, assigning rooms, accommodating special requests, and ensuring the guests have a pleasant stay and smooth checkout.

Job Duties:

• Maintains an inventory of vacancies, reservations and room assignments.
• Possesses a working knowledge of the reservations department. Takes same day reservations and future reservations when necessary. Knows cancellation procedures.
• Knows room locations, types of rooms available, and room rates.
• Registers arriving guests and assigns rooms.
• Coordinates room status updates with the housekeeping department by notifying housekeeping of all check-outs, late check-outs, early check-ins, special requests, and part-day rooms.
• Coordinates guest room maintenance work with the engineering and maintenance division.
• Uses persuasive selling techniques to sell rooms and to promote other services of the hotel.
• Knows daily activities and meetings taking place in the hotel.
• Reports any unusual occurrences or requests to the manager or assistant manager.
• Manages and resolves all guest complaints in a professional and courteous manner.
• Processes guest check-outs and handles monetary transactions.
• Maintains customers’ privacy.
• Maintains a high level of professional appearance and demeanor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous hotel-related experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate with public, hotel staff, and management in a professional manner.
• Knowledge of surrounding areas and local events.
• Ability to understand and adhere to proper credit, check cashing, and cash handling policies and procedures. Able to properly secure guest information.
• Ability to learn safety, emergency, and accident prevention policies and procedures.
• Skilled in the use of front office equipment.
• Knowledge of proper telephone etiquette.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Hospitality