POSITION TITLE:Hotel Front Desk COMPANY: Best Western Moriarty Heritage Inn, 111 Anaya Blvd, Moriarty, New Mexico, 87035 REPORTS TO: Managing Director / Owner POSITION SUMMARY: Their duties include helping guest check-in or check out, reviewing guest payments and other details from the day shift to ensure guests provided payment for their stay or any additional requests and acting as a point of communication for customer needs. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Balancing the accounts from day shift
Managing front desk activity and handling guest check-ins and check-outs
Ensuring customer satisfaction by scheduling wake-up-calls and other concierge activities according to guest preference
Handling customer requests and complaints and directing other employees or departments accordingly
Managing and updating all official documentation pertaining to the role
Ensuring that all end-of-day activities have been successfully executed by employees in all departments
Answering calls and queries related to potential booking
Accurate and hospitable handling of guest reservation, check-in, check-out, payment, including credit card and cash handling procedures
Proficient administration of the hotel's electronic reservation system
Prompt, friendly response to guest requests or concerns with follow-up to ensure satisfaction
Compliance with hotel safety programs and procedures, including emergency and security systems
Ensures that all required documentation (daily reports, checklists, etc.) are completed in a timely manner
Transmit and receive messages, using telephones or telephone switchboards.
Contact housekeeping or maintenance staff when guests report problems.
Make and confirm reservations.
Answer inquiries pertaining to hotel services, registration of guests, and shopping, dining, entertainment, and travel directions.
Record guest comments or complaints, referring customers to managers as necessary.
Advise housekeeping staff when rooms have been vacated and are ready for cleaning.
Check to see that all charges are assigned to the appropriate departments.
Follow the End of Day/Night Audit Checklist.
Must have complete knowledge of emergency procedures
Balance the day's charges, making corrections as necessary.
Understanding the principles of auditing and closing out accounts
PREREQUISITES: The ideal candidate is a seasoned and highly intelligent hotel professional with outstanding, self-management skills and extensive hands-on experience. Available to work when needed, including weekends, holidays, and nights.
Previous Front Desk Night Audit Experience preferred.
Cash handling experience a plus
Proven success in guest service results
Be an outgoing, welcoming personality for the Hotel
Use logical thinking and personal judgment to perform a variety of office tasks that require special skills and knowledge.
Make decisions based on your own judgment and company policy.
Follow instructions without close supervision.
Speak and write English clearly and accurately.
Be available for work days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
Time Management skills to meet commitments across multiple departments and roles
Customer Focus to consistently deliver optimal employee and Customer Satisfaction
EDUCATION: A university degree in hotel management or a related field with Experience in Front desk or Night Audit in a hotel with clear track record. Excellent computer system skills. EXPERIENCE:
Night audit: 1 year (Preferred)
Front desk: 1 year (Preferred)
Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
Hotel: 1 year (Preferred)
Hospitality: 1 year (Preferred)
PAY FREQUENCY: Bi weekly or Twice monthly SCHEDULE: Monday to Friday, Weekends, Holidays Night shift Work Remotely