Front Desk Clerk (Full Time)

Compass Group • East Elmhurst, NY

21d • $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Summary: Checks guests in and out of the hotel. Resolves challenges throughout guests' stays. Promotes hotel services and amenities to guests and upsells products.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a concierge in a hospitality or restaurant setting is required.
• The position entails a need for excellent communications skills; ability to multi-task, strong team leadership, client relations and ensures superior food quality and strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Welcomes and acknowledges each guest with a smile, eye contact and friendly greeting, using the guest's name when possible.
• Anticipates guests' service needs by asking questions, listening to guest preferences and taking action when possible.
• Speaks to guests and coworkers using clear, appropriate and professional language.
• Answers telephones using appropriate etiquette, transfers calls to the right person or department; takes and relays messages.
• Processes all guest check-ins by confirming reservations, assigning rooms and activating room keys.
• Processes all payment types, including room charges and cash, check, debit and credit transactions.
• Processes all check-outs; resolves issues related to late disputed charges.
• Answers, records and processes guest calls, messages, requests, questions and concerns.
• Follows up with guests to ensure issues have been met to their satisfaction.
• Coordinates with Housekeeping to track readiness of rooms and report guest concerns.
• Communicates parking procedures to guests, dispatch bell staff and valet staff as necessary.
• Provides guests directions and information regarding the property and local points of interest.
• Runs daily reports, identify any special requests and check reports for accuracy.
• Assigns rooms according to guest request and preferences whenever possible.
• Completes designated cashier and closing reports in the computer system.
• Balances and drops receipts according to accounting specifications.
• Practices safety standards at all times.
• Complies with record retention, Standard Operating Procedures and daily responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed