Front Desk Agent

Crestline Hotels & Resorts•Washington, DC

About The Position

The Front Desk Agent assists guests with check-in and check-out, answers and processes phone calls, and handles requests for services or information in accordance with standard policies and procedures. The role maintains guest satisfaction and positive guest relations while coordinating with other hotel departments. Potential career paths include Front Desk Supervisor, Front Desk Manager, Front Office Manager, Operations Manager, Assistant General Manager, General Manager, and Area Vice President of Operations.

Requirements

High school graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
One year of previous experience in a similar position in a hotel.
Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Resolve guest complaints and ensure guest satisfaction.
Anticipate guests’ needs, respond promptly, and acknowledge guests regardless of workload or time of day.
Maintain positive guest relations at all times.
Maintain knowledge of hotel features and services, operating hours, room rates, packages and promotions, daily occupancy and expected arrivals and departures, and scheduled group activities.
Obtain the assigned bank, verify the accuracy of contracted monies, and keep the bank secure.
Answer department telephone calls within three rings using the correct greeting and telephone etiquette.
Process guest check-ins and verify registration card information with guests.
Obtain and enter supporting information for guest credit or payment methods, and collect cash when designated.
Direct the Bell Person to escort guests and transport their luggage to their rooms.
Handle overbooked and walk-in guests.
Accept and record wake-up call requests.
Monitor, send, and distribute guest faxes.
Communicate pertinent guest information, such as special requests and amenity deliveries, to designated departments or personnel.
Resolve discrepancies on the room status report with Housekeeping.
Match the bucket check to the in-house guest ledger report and report discrepancies to the Manager.
Process guest check-outs.
Process adjustment vouchers, paid-outs, correction vouchers, and miscellaneous charges.