Front Desk Agent - Experienced

Best Western Northwest Indiana Inn•Hammond, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a warm demeanor.
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 payment methods.
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.

Nice To Haves

Previous hotel-related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains an inventory of vacancies, reservations and room assignments.
Takes same day reservations and future reservations when necessary.
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 department.
Uses persuasive selling techniques to sell rooms and to promote other services of the hotel.
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.
Communicates all pertinent information to other colleagues and department heads.
Responsible for maintaining neat and orderly workspace.
Performs other duties as assigned.