Weekend Hotel Front Desk

The Del Monte Lodge•Albany, NY

47d•$16 - $17

About The Position

Are you ready to apply your expertise to a rewarding career with a leader in the hospitality industry? Join the DelMonte Hotel Group team! We are currently seeking experienced and driven candidates just like you to serve as a Front Desk Clerk. You will play a key role to ensure a great guest and colleague experience. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, a tight-knit and supportive work environment, plus numerous opportunities for professional development and advancement. Become part of our family and see why so many of our associates have made DelMonte Hotel Group their career home. Contact us today - we're waiting to hear from you! As a Front Desk Clerk, you will be responsible for performing a variety of guest service activities while providing the highest level of service possible.

Requirements

1 to 3 months related experience; High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Solid organizational, time-management and prioritization skills
Exceptional customer service skills
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Basic computer and administrative skills
Availability to work a flexible schedule
Maintain a valid Driver's License from the state which you reside with no major violations.

Responsibilities

Greet, register, and assign rooms to guests.
Answer telephone.
Post charges (i.e. room, food, telephone), compute bill, collect payment, and make change for guests.
Make and confirm reservations.
Monitor room availability.
Block rooms.
Program wake-up calls.
Handle guest mail and messages.
Perform check-out services.
Open and close shifts making cash drops as necessary.
Maintain market stock and coffee area as needed.
Provide information pertaining to hours and available services of the hotel, i.e. restaurant, lounge, room service.
Provide guests with directions and information regarding the local area.
Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the lobby, front entrance and surrounding areas.
Assist in checking all lobby fixtures, equipment and conditions (lights, heating/cooling, furniture, wallpaper, etc.) for proper operation, settings and maintenance. Report deficiencies.
Schedule shuttle runs for guests (hotels with shuttle only).
Provide safe transportation to all guests using the hotel shuttle vehicle (select service properties only).
Perform laundry duties as needed (Fairfield Inn only).
Maintain continental breakfast, including closing and cleaning of area (Fairfield Inn only).