Job Details

Front Desk Host RES

Responsibilities and Duties:

-Approach all encounters with guests and team members in a friendly, service-oriented manner.

-Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Callaway standards, as required by scheduling.

-Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming which includes appropriate uniform and nametag when working.

-Always comply with Callaway standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.

-Detailed Oriented -Knowledge of Opera PMS, Word, and Excel software is preferred.

-Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure.

-Hotel or resort experience is preferred.

-Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.

-Excellent guest service and computer skills.

-Ability to work independently and follow standard operating procedures.

-Supervisory experience in a front desk or hospitality setting is preferred. But it's not required.

-Assist with check ins, check outs and walk in reservations.

-Monitor no shows and cancellations.

-Greeting guests, assist with requests and resolve complaints.

-Prepare next day's guest arrival packets.

-Distribute reports via email & physical.

-Monitor and report supplies needed for Front Desk agents.

-Respond to guests via Zingle, HotSOS, Booking and Expedia.

-Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

-Attend all meetings/training as required by supervisor or manager.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

-High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

-Post-secondary education in Hotel Management or equivalent is an asset.

-Ability and willingness to work any shift. Including holidays and weekends.

-Previous Night Audit experience preferred, 6+ months previous work experience in a guest service positions preferably within the hospitality industry.

-Must be a strong ream player with proven leadership, development, delegating and planning skills.

-Must be creative, possess proven initiative with the desire to learn and develop.

-Ability to understand, follow, and effectively communicate both written & verbally in English.

-Thorough understanding of basic math and accounting skills.

-Experience with Hotel PMS systems such as Opera Cloud.

-Ability to make sound decisions with little supervision.

-Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Physical Requirements:

-Ability to lift weights up to 30lbs

-Ability to stoop, bend, stretch, and lift while performing duties.

-Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and distance

Critical Thinking Skills:

-Be able to positively motivate and lead a team, conveying information and ideas clearly and effectively so that ownership of high levels of guest service is understood to be the role of each individual team member.

-Be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.

-Be able to work well in high-pressure situations while maintaining composure and objectivity, including the ability to listen carefully to and resolve guest issues to the satisfaction of the affected guests.

-Be able to identify potential guest issues and then develop methodologies to prevent or limit the impact of those guest issues during the course of guest visits.

-Be able to assimilate complex information and data for various sources and consider, adjust or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need.

-Be able to effectively listen to, understand, and clarify concerns and issues raised by team members and guests.

-Be able to work with and understand financial information and data and perform basic math functions.

-A willingness to look several days ahead to know and understand the guest's needs.

-Understanding this role sets our agents up for a successful day.

-Ability to work independently and follow standard operating procedures.

-Strong customer service and communication skills.

-Flexibility to work a schedule that includes weekends, days, evenings, and holidays.

-Ability to perform under pressure and multi-task.