Industry :
Hotels & Resorts
Department :
Front of House
Location :
Seychelles, Seychelles
Job Role :
Front Office Agent
Employment Type:
Permanent
Validate Through :
2024-08-04
Salary Range (monthly):
USD 1 to 2,000
Salary Details
Salary Description: Competetive Salary Offered
Job Description For Front Desk Agent
RAFFLES
Job Description
To manage all activities relevant to the Front Desk such as the reception, check in / out, cashiering, foreign exchange and assisting guest with inquiries.
KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide warm, sincere and engaging service that ensures Guests feel valued
- Treat each and every Guest as a unique individual
- Anticipate Guests' needs with thoughtful and personal touches
- Resolve Guest problems and never say "no" without offering an alternative
- Be an ambassador for the Brand, Hotel, Community and Colleagues
- Be guided by Accor core values: Guest Passion, Sustainable Performance, Spirit of Conquest, Innovation, Trust and Respect.
- Take an active, positive role within the Hotel
- Maintain a professional appearance
- Participate in pre-shift briefings and monthly meetings to ensure open lines of communication
- Register and room all guest arrivals according to established procedures
- Perform check in, check out and room change procedures and ensure all data are accurately entered into the hotel system
- Maintain cashier float and ensure accurate daily report of all money received
- Cash hotel guests' personal and travelers checks and assist with currency exchange
- Keep abreast of all modifications to accounting policies and procedures
- Attend to guests' request of using the service of safety box at all times
- Knowledgeable of all special promotion procedures for programs such as Seasonal Packages, Le Club Accor Programs, and also Fine Resort & Hotel programs
- Attend to guest's complaints, inquiries and requests, refer problems to Supervisor/ Manager
- Is familiar with other Raffles properties so that guest indicating any next destination on the registration card can be "sold" an onward booking to another Raffles property
- Ensure that the guests depart the hotel with a positive impression of hotel service
- Perform the audit balances and prepare all reports for audit in an orderly fashion
- When on night shift, check night report, prepare morning report and prepare all necessary forms for guest arrivals
- Maintain comprehensive knowledge of standard reservation procedures
- Maintain exemplary department standards of behavior and appearance and attitude
- Ensure front desk work area is kept clean and in an orderly state at all times
- Is fully aware of the Credit policy
- Adhere to Occupational Health & Safety policies and procedures
- Perform related duties and special projects assigned
Qualifications
- Post-Secondary Education or relevant qualifications in Hotel Management
- Minimum 2 years Front Desk/Guest Relations experience preferably in a four or five star hotel
Additional Information
- Strong written and verbal communication skill in English and Friench
- Able to develop rapport with and gain support from Colleagues and Management staff
- Ability to work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team
- Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
- Ability to promote positive relations with all guests and colleagues
- Able to exercise good judgment with difficult guests
- Understanding and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
Atithi Jaiswal
Mumbai, India