Front Desk Host (Full-Time) | evo Hotel Salt Lake City | Salt Lake City, Utah

PM New•Salt Lake City, UT

56d•Onsite

About The Position

Our ideal candidate is a warm "people-person" Who is welcoming and friendly, dedicated, detailed-orientated. Our front desk is the hub of service for our guests and we'd love to find someone who is passionate about providing great service and hosting our guest in Salt Lake City. This is a full-time, on-site, non-exempt position that reports to the Front Office Manager. The pay range range for this position is $16.00-$18.00/hour. evo Campus Salt Lake City The evo Campus is located in the Granary neighborhood of Salt Lake City. The 100,000 square foot brick, timber and concrete block building includes the 52-room hotel, an evo retail store, and a Skatepark. The evo vision is to create a place for the community, bringing ethos-driven businesses together along with customers that share evo’s passion for the outdoors and all of the cultural elements that surround the lifestyle.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with co-workers and the public.
Must be punctual with regular and reliable attendance.
Ability to accurately compute and manipulate mathematical calculations.
Be extremely detail oriented.
Possess a courteous, friendly and professional manner.
Independent thinker and a ‘quick study’.
Good team player.
Willingness to go the extra mile.
Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with a minimum of supervision.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations.
Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact, and diplomacy to defuse anger.

Responsibilities

Develop in depth understanding of the property management system and POS functionality.
Provide gracious and sincere customer service to all arriving and departing hotel guests and visitors.
Follow all specified hotel procedures to properly conduct Front of the House business including but not limited to: Answering telephones in a prompt and professional manner and providing assistance to callers, Taking reservations in person and over the phone, Reading and responding to hotel email, Checking guests in and out, Completing group pre-registrations and key packets, Posting charges and processing payments, Communicating with Housekeeping and Maintenance, Handling mail and coordinating deliveries of messages and packages.
Anticipate guests’ needs, acting promptly to acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day.
Communicate service and amenities of the hotel to guests and provide Concierge service as needed.
Maintain a fluent knowledge of local restaurants, special events, city attractions, and outdoor activities.
Be completely familiar with all hotel information necessary to increase revenues and enhance customer satisfaction, including current rate structures and sales strategies: current special rates and restrictions: types and location of rooms and suites available; and services, costs, hours and location of all hotel amenities, facilities and outlets.
To maintain awareness of current business levels.
To react immediately, in a positive way, to resolve guest complaints, problems and suggestions, when necessary, referring to Hotel management.
Complete shift checklists and special projects as assigned.
To follow all specified procedures to correctly handle all cash, credit and gift certificate transactions.
Meet with departing Front Desk Host to review business status, log-book and follow-up items.
Keep the front desk as well as lobby areas clean and well organized.
Be available to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
Be completely familiar with hotel emergency procedures, and provide, calm, reassuring assistance to guests and fellow employees in the event of an emergency.
To follow all company policies and procedures.
To immediately report all suspicious occurrences and hazardous conditions.
To maintain the cleanliness and safety of work areas at all times.
Follow all company safety standards, including proper equipment handling to avoid injury to yourself and others.
To attend all mandatory meetings as directed.
To perform other tasks, including cross-training, as directed.
Develop relationships with local service providers: bonded baby-sitters, florists, beauty shops, etc.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overnight shifts as needed.