Addetto al Front Desk

Responsibilities or qualifications of the job.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accurately process all cash and credit card transactions in accordance with established procedures including but not limited to posting all charges, completing cashier and other reports,preparing deposit, and counting/securing assigned bank

• Issue, control and release guest safe-deposit boxes.

• Up-sell rooms where possible to maximize hotel revenue. 

PEOPLE
•    Answer phones in a prompt and courteous manner.
•    Welcome guests in a friendly, prompt and professional manner.  
•    Register guests, issue room keys, provide information on hotel services and room location.  
•    Communicate any outstanding guest requests or issues to management that may require 
     additional monitoring or follow-up.

 

GUEST EXPERIENCE

• Respond appropriately to guest complaints.  Make appropriate service recovery gestures in order to ensure total guest satisfaction.  

• May routinely book guest reservations for individuals and/or groups that are requested either by phone or from within the hotel; process cancellations, revisions, and information updates on changes.

RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS

• Promote team work and quality service through daily communications and coordination with other departments.  

• Perform other duties as assigned including guest room tours, concierge services, special guest requests, etc.
  
   

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
High School diploma or equivalent, plus one year front desk/guest service experience. Some college preferred. Must speak fluent English. Other languages preferred.

This job requires ability to perform the following:

• Frequently standing up behind the desk and front office areas

• Carrying or lifting heavy items – up to 50 lbs.

• Handling objects, products and computer equipment

• Use a keyboard to operate various property management and reservations systems, etc.

   

   

Other:

• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests and employees.

• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often.

• Basic math skills are used frequently. 

• Problem solving, reasoning, motivating and training abilities are often used.

• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

   

Hourly Rate: $ 27.15 - $33.94

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities.   To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, other employees, or guests.

A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and requirements are essential job functions.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.

The statements in this job description are intended to represent the key duties and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This position is classified as non-exempt (per the Fair Labor Standards Act) and is subject to overtime in accordance with Federal and State Regulations.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. This employer follows the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and California Fair Chance Act. All qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, will be considered.