A Hotel Front Desk Agent is a professional who is responsible for greeting guests in an efficient and courteous manner. As the first face that many see upon arrival, the Hotel Front Desk Agent checks guests in and out of their rooms, distributes room keys, answers questions and processes payments for hotel services.
Responsibilities
Register guests collecting necessary information (like co
ntact details and exact dates of their stay)Welcome guests upon their arrival and assign roomsProvide information a
bout our hotel, available rooms, rates and amenitiesRespond to clients’ complaints in a timely and professio
nal mannerLiaise with our housekeeping staff to ensure all rooms are clean, tidy and fully-furnished to accommodate guests’ needsCo
nfirm group reservations and arrange perso
nalized services for VIP customers and event attendees, like wedding guestsUpsell additio
nal facilities and services, when appropriateMaintain updated records of bookings and payments
Qualifications
Work experience as a Hotel Front Desk Agent, Receptio
nist or similar roleExperience with hotel reservations software, like Genesis and Little HotelierUnderstanding of how travel planning websites operate, like Booking and TripAdvisorCustomer service attitudeExcellent communication and organizatio
nal skillsDegree in hotel management is a plus