What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front Desk Agent (Part Time) position at PCH Hotels & Resorts Inc.?
As a member of our hospitality team, the primary responsibility of a Front Desk Agent is to provide smooth guest arrival and departure procedures while maintaining high hospitality standards. This role is responsible for verifying the accuracy of room blocks, pre-registration, and pre-assignment of rooms, and properly assigning rooms based on room location, rate, guaranteed room types, IHG Reward Members, or group status. This role also plays a vital role in handling guest concerns in a professional and timely manner, to find appropriate solutions and ensure guest satisfaction. The ability to empathize with guests and take swift action will contribute to creating a positive and memorable experience.
- Warmly greets guests in a professional and hospitable manner, creating a welcoming atmosphere upon arrival.
- Skillfully assign rooms based on room location, rate, room selling strategies, guaranteed room types, IHG Reward Members, or group status, ensuring optimal guest experience.
- Issue room keys and provide instructions to their room for smooth guest arrivals.
- Knowledgeably respond to guest inquiries about hotel services, registration, local amenities, entertainment options, and travel directions, providing helpful recommendations.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of groups or events in-house and current local events, ensuring guests are well-informed about relevant activities.
- Understand qualified discounts, their availability, and the proper application of vouchers for eligible guests.
- Handle future and same-day reservations efficiently, accommodating walk-in guests with professionalism and attention to detail.
- Conduct guest check-ins and check-outs in a knowledgeable, efficient, friendly, and professional manner, ensuring a smooth process for guests.
- Accurately post, correct, or adjust charges to guest accounts as necessary, maintaining precise records.
- Be well-versed in hotel credit, cash-in-advance, and check-cashing procedures, adhering to established policies.
- Maintain and complete Front Desk reports thoroughly, ensuring accurate and timely documentation.
- Handle cash transactions with accuracy and integrity, following cash handling procedures meticulously.
Hospitality with Heart & Soul
At PCH Hotels & Resorts, we believe that our “Heart & Soul” is what sets us apart – in our connections with associates, owners, partners, communities, and our unmatched guest experience. If you're looking for a career in the hospitality industry that's both challenging and rewarding while providing opportunities for growth and advancement, apply now and become a part of a dynamic team that’s making a difference
PCH Hotels & Resorts is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company that operates nine hotels and resorts, featuring 25 restaurants, bars, and lounges, as well as full-service spas, retail shopping, a performing arts center, and more! As a trusted partner of Marriott, IHG, Autograph, and Renaissance brands, we are poised for continued growth and expansion in the hotel, resort, and lifestyle segments and we're always looking for talented individuals to join our team!
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