Front Desk Agent, Donohoe Hospitality Services, Washington, DC
Donohoe Hospitality Services -
Washington, DC,
US
Front Desk Agent
Date Posted: 2024-06-16
Job description
Position Summary:
Front desk agents assist with all aspects of guest services and present a positive impression of the establishment. They make room reservations, provide information and services to guests and receive payment for services.
Essential Functions:
- Check guests in and out of the hotel according to hotel and/or brand standards.
- Inform guests about the hotel's facilities, policies and procedures. Provide tourist information to guests.
- Handle hotel phone system. Transfer calls to appropriate departments/guests. Accurately take messages for guests.
- Take, modify and cancel guestroom reservations.
- Deal with inquiries, requests and complaints from guests. Coordinate with other departments to fulfill guest special requests.
- Perform cashier duties, cash traveler's' checks. Post phone charges and other miscellaneous charges to guest accounts.
- Notify housekeeping and maintenance of any reported problems with guestrooms or grounds.
- Follow in-house procedures to help ensure the security of guests and employees. Know hotel emergency procedures.
- Maintain cleanliness of the Front Office area.
Additional Responsibilities:
- The hotel operates 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Department schedules must accommodate fluctuating business demands and employees may be asked to work shifts other than those they prefer or normally work.
- Employees are required to adhere to all work rules, procedures and policies established by the hotel, including, but not limited to, those contained in the employee handbook.
Skills and Abilities:
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to maintain control and composure in difficult situations and exhibit good judgment.
Front desk agents assist with all aspects of guest services and present a positive impression of the establishment. They make room reservations, provide information and services to guests and receive payment for services.
Essential Functions:
- Check guests in and out of the hotel according to hotel and/or brand standards.
- Inform guests about the hotel's facilities, policies and procedures. Provide tourist information to guests.
- Handle hotel phone system. Transfer calls to appropriate departments/guests. Accurately take messages for guests.
- Take, modify and cancel guestroom reservations.
- Deal with inquiries, requests and complaints from guests. Coordinate with other departments to fulfill guest special requests.
- Perform cashier duties, cash traveler's' checks. Post phone charges and other miscellaneous charges to guest accounts.
- Notify housekeeping and maintenance of any reported problems with guestrooms or grounds.
- Follow in-house procedures to help ensure the security of guests and employees. Know hotel emergency procedures.
- Maintain cleanliness of the Front Office area.
Additional Responsibilities:
- The hotel operates 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Department schedules must accommodate fluctuating business demands and employees may be asked to work shifts other than those they prefer or normally work.
- Employees are required to adhere to all work rules, procedures and policies established by the hotel, including, but not limited to, those contained in the employee handbook.
Skills and Abilities:
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to maintain control and composure in difficult situations and exhibit good judgment.