Front Desk

COMMONWEALTH LODGING MANAGEMENT LLC•Columbia, SC

7d•$16 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

The Front Desk position at Hilton Garden Inn Home2 Suites Downtown Columbia, SC is responsible for providing excellent guest service, managing check-ins and check-outs, and ensuring a smooth and pleasant experience for all hotel guests. This role requires maintaining knowledge of hotel features, services, and local attractions, as well as handling guest inquiries and resolving any issues that may arise. The position also involves managing cash banks, processing payments, and maintaining guest information using hotel operating systems. Additionally, the Front Desk agent plays a crucial role in assisting with emergencies and upholding hotel policies and brand standards.

Requirements

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): or Work Equivalent
Computer skills required.
Good understanding of the English language, good communication skills both written and verbal.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Microsoft Office preferred.
Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience as a Guest Service Agent is preferred.
Experience with hotel property management systems is preferred.
Previous cash handling experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Be in proper uniform, with a nametag.
Maintain knowledge of all hotel features/services, hours of operation, room rates, special packages and promotions, daily house count and expected arrivals/departures and scheduled daily group activities.
Be familiar with all local attractions/activities to respond to guest inquiries accurately.
Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment. Use equipment only as intended.
Answer telephone within 3 rings, using correct greeting and telephone etiquette.
Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas.
Verify guest information upon arrival and departure and always maintain guest confidentiality.
Communicate pertinent guest information to designated departments (i.e., special requests, amenity delivery).
Maintain and secure a cash bank to perform job functions and obtain method of payment from guests (credit or cash).
Process all payments according to established hotel requirements, and Commonwealth Lodging cash handling procedures.
Resolve discrepancies on the room status report with Housekeeping.
Maintain all guest information and hotel occupancy status using hotel operating systems.
Accept and record wake up calls, delivering to the right department.
Assists in handling emergencies to protect our guests and associates and preserve the building and its systems during the emergency. Must act as quickly and responsibly as possible to return the building to its normal operating status.
Responsible for knowing and abiding by all department, Commonwealth Lodging Management and hotel policies and procedures. As well as the brand standards, policies and procedures.