Hotel Receptionist

Hotel of Mount Vernon, IL We are seeking dependable front desk agent part time you must be available to work on weekends. position open: Hours are as following
_ Sat , sun and Mon 2pm to 12am._

The Hotel of Mount Vernon IL is looking to add to our front desk team! Since we are open 24 hours/day and 365 days/year, you must be flexible, dependable, and able to work when needed (includes weekends and holidays). Our ideal candidates are as committed to continuing our reputation for delivering stellar service as we are. Only reliable and positive team players need apply.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Title: Guest Service Agent Job Summary: Represents the hotel to the guest throughout all stages of the guest's stay by working with all hotel personnel to ensure every guest experiences superior customer care.

Job Duties:

• Possesses a working knowledge of the reservations department.
• Takes same day reservations and future reservations when necessary.
• Knows room locations, types of rooms available, and room rates.
• Registers arriving guests and assigns rooms.
• Coordinates room status updates with the housekeeping department by notifying housekeeping of all check-outs, late check-outs, early check-ins, special requests, and part-day rooms. Coordinates guest room maintenance work with the maintenance division.
• Uses persuasive selling techniques to sell rooms and to promote other services of the hotel.
• Reports any unusual occurrences or requests to the manager or assistant manager.
• Manages and resolves all guest complaints in a professional and courteous manner.
• Processes guest check-outs/check-ins and handles monetary transactions.
• Maintains customers' privacy.
• Maintains a high level of professional appearance and demeanor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

. Qualifications:

• Previous hotel-related experience preferred, but will train.
• Ability to communicate with public, hotel staff, and management in a professional manner.
• Knowledge of surrounding areas and local events.
• Ability to understand and adhere to proper credit, check cashing, and cash handling policies and procedures.
• Able to properly secure guest information.
• Ability to learn safety, emergency, and accident prevention policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of proper telephone etiquette.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:

We have arranged our front desk area so with plexiglass to protect contact with guests. Masks are required to wear and provided if needed. We do extra cleaning each shift and provide hand sanitizer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $15.50 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 30 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• When Can you start work?
• Do you live in Mount Vernon ?

Experience:

• Hotel experience: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $16