FRONT DESK ASSOCIATE DAYS FT

Location (Country-State-City) US-FL-Winter Haven
Job ID
2024-6334
Employment Type
Full-Time
Offer/Contract Type
At Will (US Only)
Location Name
LEGOLAND Florida

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

One year of hotel front office experience is preferred, but not necessary. Preferred candidates will have experience working with hotel property management systems or equivalent experience. Must be able to speak and write English clearly and fluently. Preferred candidates must be capable of providing excellent customer service, while maintaining a professional demeanor. Must be able to communicate effectively with others, both verbally and written. Preferred candidates will possess proven conflict resolution skills, along with leadership skills, to drive initiatives to improve the team and the business.

EDUCATION:

High school graduate or General Education Degree (or equivalent education and experience) is preferred.

ABOUT THE ROLE…

The Front Office Desk Associate is responsible for the hotel as it relates to guest service, cash handling and overall communications.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING…

• Welcome all guests into the resort with a genuinely warm welcome.
• Ability to deliver a dynamic guest service experience by assisting guests with checking in/out, requests, complaints and concerns.
• Works effectively in a team environment.
• Checking guests in and out of the resort, ensuring proper credit is received, special requests are noted and fulfilled and accurate information is established.
• Maintain and improve the quality of guest service.
• Process all payments in accordance with established hotel policies.
• Provide information and assistance to all guests and visitors.
• Provide prompt, courteous and efficient handling of all requests for guest room reservations, changes, cancellations and information.
• Provide prompt, courteous and efficient handling of all incoming calls and assistance for outgoing calls that transpire through the PBX.
• Assist guest services, safety services, housekeeping and engineering teams with accommodating guest requests.
• Must be able to multi-task and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Assist in maintaining a professional and fun place for our guests which will help with guest retention.
• Maintains and controls safe while on duty, keeping detailed records of all transactions.
• Ensuring the hotel is receiving proper credit and payments for guest stays.
• Ensuring shift is balanced with the PMS.
• Perform cash drops for each shift worked and making sure the proper signatures and approvals are made.
• Create a work environment that promotes teamwork, recognition, mutual respect and employee satisfaction.
• Provide ideas and suggestions for new products, services, technology and processes to ensure the company has a competitive position and in anticipation of changing customer needs.
• Maintain confidentiality of all guests and employees.
• Provide dynamic guest service to our guests
• Play an integral role in assisting with emergencies (i.e. fire, medical, power/system failure) by contacting the designated personnel for immediate assistance.