Hotel Front Desk

Delta Hotel•Utica, NY

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Delta by Marriott in downtown Utica is seeking friendly and outgoing candidates for the front desk position to join their front office team. This role is crucial in being the face of the hotel and providing a warm welcome to arriving guests. The hotel is the top full-service property in the city, featuring 162 guest rooms, 7 meeting rooms, and an onsite restaurant, Shade bar and Grill, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Requirements

1 year of customer service preferred
High school diploma or equivalent
Must have a basic working knowledge of a computer including word and be able to handle multiple tasks at one time
Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with many types of personalities
Must display very good organization and time management skills
Must be able to walk and climb/descend stairs approximately 20% of the time
Must be able to frequently kneel, reach, crawl, and twist torso as needed to accomplish required tasks
Must be able to regularly lift and carry up to 20 pounds without assistance
To always maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and appearance

Responsibilities

Receive accommodation reservations from visitors and take the details of all arriving guests including payment information.
Provide information to guests about the procedures, policies and facilities of the hotel.
Making accommodation reservations for guests who may be relocating
Maintain all guest reservations in accordance with credit card security requirements.
Maintain all training requirements as set forth by General Manager.
Perform routine cleaning throughout work area to include dusting, mopping, vacuuming and organizational needs, etc.
Maintain proper equipment and supply inventory for the front desk; follow hotel operations procedures and communicate with the General Manager to ensure that orders are placed for any needed equipment, repairs and supplies.
Document any necessary minor repairs and/or replacements of room furniture, fixtures, and equipment to include television sets, light fixtures, and follow through with proper department
Respond to guest’s requests for immediate repairs.
Assist other employees in various assignments, such as collecting/delivering dirty linen to laundry, and assisting laundry or housekeeping, as needed.
Report lost-and-found items in accordance with hotel procedures.