The Front Desk position involves greeting and communicating cordially with guests, promptly and professionally checking them in and out of the hotel. This role also includes assisting in pre-registration and blocking of reservations when necessary. The individual will be responsible for promptly, accurately, and efficiently posting all charges, and must have a complete working knowledge of the Front Office computer or manual system, including all daily transactions. Accurate cash handling, including receiving cash, checks, and credit card information from guests for payment of hotel charges and making change correctly, is essential. The role requires reviewing any reservations with special requests and working to block rooms accordingly. A thorough understanding of hotel rates, discounts, and how to handle them is necessary. Additionally, the Front Desk agent must have working knowledge of reservations and procedures, including how to take same-day reservations (approximately 2 minutes) and follow cancellation and relocation procedures when necessary.
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