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front desk agent

Posted on November 25, 2024 by Employer details Hotel Wingate Dieppe

Job details

*Hours & Availability: 3-11pm mainly, occasional 7-3pm and overnight/audit shifts. * *32-40 hours/week* *Location is Dieppe so capability to speak English and French is required* *Job Summary:* Represents the hotel to the guest throughout all stages of the guest?s stay by working with all hotel personnel to ensure every guest experiences superior customer care. Responsibilities include registering guests, assigning rooms, accommodating special requests, and ensuring the guests have a pleasant stay and smooth checkout. *Job Duties:* Maintains an inventory of vacancies, reservations and room assignments. Possesses a working knowledge of the reservations department. Takes same day reservations and future reservations. Knows cancellation procedures. Knows room locations, types of rooms available, and room rates. Registers arriving guests and assign rooms. Coordinates room status updates with the housekeeping department by notifying housekeeping of all check-outs, late check-outs, early check-ins, special requests, and part-day rooms. Coordinates guest room maintenance work with the engineering and maintenance division. Uses persuasive selling techniques to sell rooms and to promote other services of the hotel. Knows daily activities and meetings taking place in the hotel. Reports any unusual occurrences or requests to the manager or assistant manager. Manages and resolves all guest complaints in a professional and courteous manner. Processes guest check-outs and handles monetary transactions. Maintains customers? privacy. Maintains a high level of professional appearance and demeanor. Performs other duties as assigned. *Qualifications*: High school diploma or equivalent. Work with minimum supervision Ability to communicate with public, hotel staff, and management in a professional manner & positive attitude.. Is a team player and willingness to learn and lend a helping hand Knowledge of surrounding areas and local events. Ability to understand and adhere to proper credit, check cashing, and cash handling policies and procedures. Able to properly secure guest information. Ability to learn safety, emergency, and accident prevention policies and procedures. Knowledge of proper telephone etiquette. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays. Needs to be Bilingual (French & English) If you feel this position is right for you, please submit your resume and we look forward to meeting you Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Pay: From $16.50 per hour Expected hours: 32 ? 40 per week Additional pay: * Tips Benefits: * Discounted or free food * Flexible schedule * On-site gym * On-site parking * Store discount Schedule: * 12 hour shift * 8 hour shift Work Location: In person