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Front desk agent

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

Work setting

  • Hotel, motel, resort

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Register arriving guests and assign rooms
  • Resolve complaints and claims
  • Take, cancel and change room reservations
  • Provide information on hotel facilities and services
  • Process guests’ departures, calculate charges and receive payments
  • Balance cash and complete balance sheets, cash reports and related forms
  • Maintain an inventory of vacancies, reservations and room assignments
  • Follow emergency and safety procedures
  • Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
  • Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
  • Provide customer service

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

  • Computerized bookkeeping system
  • Internet

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

  • Client focus
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Team player