Front Desk Agent

Job Description


• Actively welcome, greet and check guests in • Inform guests with savvy knowledge of hotel, its services, the city, and local ‘happenings’ • Ensure all requests are dealt with accurately and they receive the appropriate service, attention and follow up • Differentiate between guest types and handle them in the appropriate manner; guests with confirmed or claimed reservation, walk ins, VIP guests, groups, etc. • Follow up on all arrivals using the prescribed procedure, modification of registration cards, special requests, rate changes, room changes and account inquiries, reservation inquiries • Deal with all guest requests, accidents and/or thefts promptly, no later than within a 20 minutes response time, record all matters in Nuvola or hotel specific recording process • Update and maintain the reception hand over book, pass on all guest feedback to the Manager on duty so appropriate action may be taken • Ensure guest privacy and security, any confidential guest information is not disclosed and processes are aligned with SLS Dubai confidentiality standards • Ensure the correct procedure and policy standards are adhered to • Ensure all necessary supplies are available for the front desk, manage par stock and order supplies • Comply with hotel credit policy as it relates to cash payments; credit card payments; account to company; voucher payment; third party payment, international currency, etc. • Encourage up-selling in order to maximize rates • Ensure work areas are cleaned and maintained at all times

Qualifications


• High School Diploma or equivalent required • One to two years in a public contact position, preferably in an upscale or lifestyle brand hotel • Enter and locate work related information using computers and/or point of sale systems • Ability to spend extended lengths of time viewing a computer screen • Possess a gracious, friendly, and fun demeanor • Ability to multitask, work in a fast paced environment and have a high level attention to detail • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English • Maintain positive and productive working relationships with other employees and departments • Ability to work independently and to partner with others to promote an environment of teamwork


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