Front Office Clerk

Bally’s Corporation; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bally's Corporation in Biloxi is seeking a Guest Services Agent to welcome guests, check them in/out, and deliver exceptional service at the front desk. You will be the first point of contact, set a positive tone, and help guests navigate the property and services.

Responsibilities include handling reservations, assisting with special requests, processing payments, and coordinating with housekeeping and operations to ensure guest satisfaction while maintaining accuracy and courtesy throughout

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or guest service preferred.
• Ability to handle guest inquiries and complaints professionally.
• Strong communication and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Enhances guest experience with exceptional service.
• Responds to inquiries about property, hours, and venues.
• Relays guest requests to staff and updates systems.
• Answers calls, greets and registers arriving guests, and issues keys.
• Manages reservations, postings to folios, and settles payments.
• Handles complaints and assists with room changes and amenities.
• Maintains knowledge of promotions and events.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Communication

Job description

Jump into the role

Performs a variety of tasks including: checking in and out guests, delivering messages, handling complaints, disseminating information, making reservations and answering/routing calls as needed. The Agent is often the first encounter a guest has with hotel guests and is thus very influential in creating the first impression of the hotel.

About the role

Responsibilities:

• Enhances the guest experience by providing exceptional service.
• Responds to inquiries regarding property – i.e. directions to property, players club, entertainment, hours of operation of venues, etc.
• Relays “guest requests” to appropriate staff.
• Enters text messages for guests into the property’s management system as requested; relay guest messages.
• Ensures calls are answered promptly and in accordance to department standards.
• Follows established emergency procedures and acts as a communications link in emergency situations.
• Answers fax and email inquiries.
• Confirms and modify reservations.
• Ensures that proper sales techniques and strategies are utilized to maximize occupancy, rates and revenue.
• Greets, registers, assigns rooms, and issues keys to arriving guests.
• Assists guests in fulfilling their requests – room changes, extra amenities, etc.
• Makes and confirms reservations.
• Posts charges to guest folios.
• Assists guests in resolving complaints.
• Maintains a cash bank, cash checks, issue change.
• Receives cash, checks, and credit cards for payment of services.
• Processes complimentary transactions with supporting documentation.
• Processes and submit end-of-shift reports.
• Contacts Housekeeping and Facilities department when guests report room issues.
• Reviews folios with guest ensuring accuracy; perform checkout.
• Adheres to department and property policies and procedures.
• Offers luggage assistance.
• Completes thorough bucket checks of all arriving, departing, in-house reservations. Corrects mistakes.
• Issues all coupons.
• Maintains knowledge of current marketing promotions and events.
• Maintains knowledge of and sells the Sounds of Your Stay Program (Tracks, Picks, Mix).

Competencies:

• Must project a professional and positive image.
• High energy level.
• Excellent non-verbal communication skills – good posture, able to establish eye contact, and positive body language.
• Must project a professional and positive image.
• Ability to handle and carry out instructions.
• Ability to deal with people in a manner that shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
• Must be able to maintain composure under stress in a fast-paced work environment.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with all Hard Rockers and guests.
• Ability to understand and promulgate written memos, instructions, regulations.
• Basic reading and math skills.
• Proficiency in typing.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

About Bally's

We're Bally's, and we've always been born to entertain.

Since the Ballyverse began way back in 1932, we've been creating engaging experiences everywhere, in a way that's accessible for everyone. Across Casinos & Resorts, Interactive, and Corporate, from the gaming floor to peoples' phones, we bring the thrill wherever our customers want to play.

But none of it would be possible without our people. Our team of 11,500 diverse minds who love what they do, celebrate each other's wins, and find fun in creating moments that matter. Whether you're energized by guest connection, technical innovation, or both, there's a place for you at Bally's.