Welcome guests warmly, verify reservations, collect identification and payment, assign rooms, explain hotel amenities, and issue key cards.
Check-Out:
Process departures efficiently, handle final billing, return incidental holds, solicit feedback, and thank guests for their stay.
Concierge Services:
Provide information on local attractions, restaurants, transportation, and events. Make reservations, arrange taxis, and offer directions.
Problem Resolution:
Handle guest complaints, requests, and issues (e.g., room changes, maintenance problems) promptly, professionally, and empathetically. Escalate to management when necessary.
Communication Hub:
Answer phone calls, route internal calls, and manage general email inquiries. Serve as the main point of contact for guests in the lobby.
2. Reservations & Revenue Management
Manage Bookings:
Handle reservation requests via phone, email, or in-person. Input and update bookings in the Property Management System (PMS).
Rate Management:
Understand and apply different rate structures (rack, corporate, group). Promote upselling (e.g., room upgrades, late check-out, breakfast packages).
Availability Control:
Monitor room inventory and anticipate sell-out nights. Manage overbookings strategically with supervisor guidance.
3. Administrative & Operational Tasks
Cash Handling & Financial Reconciliation:
Handle cash, credit, and debit transactions securely. Maintain a balanced cash drawer.
PMS Operations:
Master the Property Management System for all front-office functions.
Key Card Management:
Program, issue, and deactivate electronic key cards.
Reporting:
Complete daily logs, shift reports, and communicate any special incidents or requests to the next shift and other departments (Housekeeping, Maintenance).