Front Desk Receptionist
La Quinta Inns & Suites by Wyndham Miramar Beach Destin La Quinta Inns & Suites by Wyndham Miramar Beach Destin Miramar Beach, FL Miramar Beach, FL Full-time Full-time $15 an hour $15 an hour GENERAL PURPOSE:
Able to respond in a professional and courteous manner to arriving guests, departing guests and in-house guests by providing accurate and timely information and services.
Can respond to telephone and in-person inquiries regarding reservations, hotel information and guest concerns.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Greets and completes established check-in procedures for arriving guests on a daily basis, using both manual and computerized methods, in order to ensure guest are satisfied and in rooms as requested.
Facilitates guest departure (check-out) on a daily basis by following established manual and computer procedures in order to close guest accounts and open the room for the next sell.
Regularly calculates and/or posts monies, receipts, guest accounts and other forms of credit using accurate, proper cash handling methods and established procedures in order to present the customer with timely and precise hotel charges upon check-out and maintain accurate hotel records.
Courteously answers inquiries and accepts reservations, both in person and by telephone, by accurately communicating hotel rates and information and by using suggestive selling techniques to sell room nights, increase occupancy and revenue.
Can maintain good customer relations by keeping abreast of all in-house and area functions in order to answer questions and concerns with timely and knowledgeable responses, in person and on telephone.
Must be able to operate the hotel telephone by accepting incoming calls, assisting with outgoing calls, setting up and scheduling wake-up calls and paging guests to provide guests with timely and efficient service.
Controls cash transactions at the front desk and maintains complete responsibility for personal bank as specified by hotel bank agreement policy.
Maintains a friendly, cheerful and courteous demeanor at all times.
Will perform other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.
OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Processes all guest mail, messages and faxes by receiving, sorting, notifying and distributing to mailboxes and to guests in order to ensure the information is received by the guests in the most timely and accurate method possible.
Contributes and maintains established information and communications sources such as department and front desk logbooks in order to enhance department communications and operations.
Will provide assistance to other employees and departments to contribute to the best overall performance of the department and the hotel.
Knowledge Must have high school graduate level mathematical aptitude and know standard cash handling procedures and knowledge of computerized systems.
Must have experience in dealing directly with the public and acquired general knowledge of basic customer service skills.
Must be fluent in English and have good written and verbal communication skills.
Abilities Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions, work on more than one task at a time, and be able to communicate both verbally and in writing.
Must be able to use tact and understanding when dealing with a variety of customer service problems including highly stressful and emotional situations.
Must be highly organized and able to pay attention to minutes written and verbal details, particularly when performing multiple tasks.
Education/Formal Training High School diploma or equivalent Experience Previous Front Desk/ Customer Service experience preferred Material/Equipment used Standard office equipment including but not limited to telephone, copier, PC, and email.
Environment Pro-longed standing indoors with thermostatically climate-controlled workstation.
Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job.
Job Type:
Full-time Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$15.
00 per hour Expected hours:
40 - 50 per week
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule:
8 hour shift Day shift Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Able to respond in a professional and courteous manner to arriving guests, departing guests and in-house guests by providing accurate and timely information and services.
Can respond to telephone and in-person inquiries regarding reservations, hotel information and guest concerns.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Greets and completes established check-in procedures for arriving guests on a daily basis, using both manual and computerized methods, in order to ensure guest are satisfied and in rooms as requested.
Facilitates guest departure (check-out) on a daily basis by following established manual and computer procedures in order to close guest accounts and open the room for the next sell.
Regularly calculates and/or posts monies, receipts, guest accounts and other forms of credit using accurate, proper cash handling methods and established procedures in order to present the customer with timely and precise hotel charges upon check-out and maintain accurate hotel records.
Courteously answers inquiries and accepts reservations, both in person and by telephone, by accurately communicating hotel rates and information and by using suggestive selling techniques to sell room nights, increase occupancy and revenue.
Can maintain good customer relations by keeping abreast of all in-house and area functions in order to answer questions and concerns with timely and knowledgeable responses, in person and on telephone.
Must be able to operate the hotel telephone by accepting incoming calls, assisting with outgoing calls, setting up and scheduling wake-up calls and paging guests to provide guests with timely and efficient service.
Controls cash transactions at the front desk and maintains complete responsibility for personal bank as specified by hotel bank agreement policy.
Maintains a friendly, cheerful and courteous demeanor at all times.
Will perform other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.
OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Processes all guest mail, messages and faxes by receiving, sorting, notifying and distributing to mailboxes and to guests in order to ensure the information is received by the guests in the most timely and accurate method possible.
Contributes and maintains established information and communications sources such as department and front desk logbooks in order to enhance department communications and operations.
Will provide assistance to other employees and departments to contribute to the best overall performance of the department and the hotel.
Knowledge Must have high school graduate level mathematical aptitude and know standard cash handling procedures and knowledge of computerized systems.
Must have experience in dealing directly with the public and acquired general knowledge of basic customer service skills.
Must be fluent in English and have good written and verbal communication skills.
Abilities Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions, work on more than one task at a time, and be able to communicate both verbally and in writing.
Must be able to use tact and understanding when dealing with a variety of customer service problems including highly stressful and emotional situations.
Must be highly organized and able to pay attention to minutes written and verbal details, particularly when performing multiple tasks.
Education/Formal Training High School diploma or equivalent Experience Previous Front Desk/ Customer Service experience preferred Material/Equipment used Standard office equipment including but not limited to telephone, copier, PC, and email.
Environment Pro-longed standing indoors with thermostatically climate-controlled workstation.
Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job.
Job Type:
Full-time Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$15.
00 per hour Expected hours:
40 - 50 per week
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule:
8 hour shift Day shift Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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