Job Id: FD-2
Job Location: Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
Job Type: Full Time
Key Skills:
Experience: 0 - 1 Years
Department: Front Office
Salary: $$10 - $12/Hourly
Job Description:
The front desk associate creates an experience for our guests by offering guests a unique experience with exceptional service while maintaining a clean comfortable and inviting environment.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist guests with check in and check out processes (verifying registration address and credit information balancing bank posting charges).
• Go above and beyond to provide assistance i.e. assist with luggage, coffee, directions, wake up calls, future reservations etc.
• Provide information to guest and visitor inquiries; coordinates all guest requests for special arrangement of services courteously and efficiently informs guests of hotel services features and room amenities.
• Answer hotel telephones courteously and efficiently following hotel standards.
• Prepare, set up, stock, take down, clean and provide quality beverages and food products consistently for all guests by adhering to all recipe and presentation standards. Be familiar and knowledgeable with the operation of the POS system.
• Assist guests with food orders and serve food and beverage items to guests in a friendly professional and timely manner. Use suggestive selling techniques. Maintain a clean organized environment for guests by clearing tables during service.
• Follow hotel operational policies and procedures including those for cash and credit card handling safety and security and all other policies procedures and standards to ensure we can consistently exceed the guests' expectations.
• Other duties as assigned.
Desired Profile:
QUALIFICATIONS:
• A minimum of one month of related experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Previous customer service experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
• Requires strong ability to read write and speak the English language.
• Ability to learn quickly and work in fast paced position with constant guest interaction
• Must possess basic computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office products such as Word and Excel.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; develops alternative solutions and uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to manage difficult or emotional customer situations; includes the ability to respond promptly to customer needs and requests for service and assistance.
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
• Knowledge of and ability to appropriately interpret and follow policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of and ability to adhere to safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly.
• Ability to present and express ideas and information clearly and concisely in a manner appropriate to audience whether oral or written.
• Ability to meet the demands of the work schedule to be at work and on time. May occasionally require the ability to work outside of regularly scheduled hours. Schedules may vary based on business need.
Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace
Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong skills in mathematics for basic computations and knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
Must be available to work mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays
Previous cash-handling experience preferred
Organizational skills including follow-through, problem solving, and communication
Ability to stand and walk for hours at a time
Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally
Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity
High school or equivalent education required
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