Job Description

The Front Desk is often the first point of contact and the first impression for guests. Warm, knowledgeable service and helpful guidance reassure guests that they've made the right choice to stay with us. To deliver a great guest experience - The Front Desk Agent/ Night Auditor will check in and out guests efficiently, and make sure they have all they need for a great stay.

Responsibilities and Duties

Reports to work well groomed, in a clean, proper uniform, and at all times practices good personal hygiene. Operates the front office computer systems, posts all guest charges and payments incurred during shift, and balanced shift totals, by department, to back up documents. Prepares guest keys using key envelopes. Ensures all guest registration cards are correctly completed and filed by room number. Checks guests in: greets guest, gets name, finds reservation, room type etc. Confirms room rate with guest, checks authorization of credit card. Balances and audits for accuracy room revenue, food and beverage revenue and telephone revenue; assists in the preparation of all reports relevant to daily revenues. Completes and transmits daily management and accounting reports and supporting documents; Communicates with other hotel departments as necessary to resolve accounting discrepancies and to request or provide information. Responds to any questions, provides maps and information as needed such as local restaurants, entertainment and attractions. Performs check out tasks: including confirming billing, taking payment, asking for future reservations and printing receipts. Takes reservations on the phone. Maintains cashier float as supplied, provides currency exchange for guests and prepares cash deposit. Reports any overages and shortages on a daily basis. Communicates with housekeeping in order to deal with early check-ins, late check-outs, day rooms, unexpected departures, stay-overs and room changes. Programs wake -up calls. Follows rules and regulations of the hotel. Performs additional duties assigned by Management.

Qualifications and Skills

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

1-2 years previous front office experience is preferred. Candidates must be flexible to work all shifts such as mornings, evenings, overnights (in the capacity of night audit), weekends and holidays. Candidates must possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills. Opera experience is an asset. Must possess strong organizational and time management skills. Must possess an outstanding level of customer service with a guest focus, be punctual, well-organized and have a keen eye for detail. Must have excellent attention to details. Must be able to stand for long periods of time
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care On-site parking Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:

Mississauga, ON L4W 3Z1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:

Hotel Front Desk: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person