Front Desk Agent

POSITION SUMMARY :

It is the primary responsibility of the Front Desk Agent to provide an unsurpassed level of guest service while displaying an upbeat and positive demeanor. Register guests, settle guest accounts, answer phones, and attend to guest inquiries. All duties are to be performed in accordance with departmental and Downtown Grand policies, procedures, and practices.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES :

• Display an engaging personality that attracts guests with an always present smile, clear voice, and willingness to initiate conversation without prompting.
• Provide a warm and sincere greeting and farewell while recognizing guests appropriately and by name whenever available.
• Provide information about and encourage Downtown Grand Player Club sign ups.
• Interact and communicate with hotel guests and exemplify the best possible service in a courteous and hospitable manner, having knowledge of the hotel, hotel staff and services including hours of operation, and guestrooms including location, views, amenities, knowledge of the surrounding area.
• Take ownership of situations or tasks by fully understanding the issue, asking for help when needed, communicating progress, and delivering results effectively and efficiently.
• Register and settle guest accounts efficiently while adhering to all service standards.
• Complete required paperwork and task lists for various front desk transactions and input information into all computer systems accurately.
• Process all cash transactions by accepting money or credit card and apply correctly following all policies and procedures.
• Resolve customer concerns and issues to ensure guest satisfaction while operating within established guidelines.
• Keeps management informed of the activities and status of the operation with emphasis on uncommon or possible issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT :

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. It is not intended to give all details or a step-by-step account of the way each procedure or task is performed. The incumbent is expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the department.

Downtown Grand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Downtown Grand will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current team members to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.