POSITION PURPOSE: Responsible for performing close of day scenarios for the hotel Front Office and account for daily activity by organizing and verifying information; identifying and correcting discrepancies; posting accounts; running and distributing daily reports while accommodating guests of hotel by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (include the following. Other duties may be assigned.) Follow all specified procedures to audit the shift closing of all front office staff, including closing final shift and completing an audit summary for each shift.

Produce accurate and timely reports and correctly handle all cash transactions

Provide relief support to the hotel PBX operator during shift.

Follow all specified procedures to maintain and post a daily balance of all house accounts, including running preliminary reconciliations, detail transactions and final reports to accounting and profit centers.

Follow all specified procedures to reconcile cashier’s reports with the restaurant system each night, researching and posting any unresolved tickets from the day shifts.

Balance and audit for accuracy room revenue, food and beverage revenue, cashier’s reports, and guest and house accounts and telephone and movie revenue; assisting the preparation of all reports relevant to daily revenues.

Transmit credit card batches.

Complete and transmit daily management and accounting reports and supporting documents.

Act as hotel system liaison during night hours.

Greet, register, and assign rooms to guests. Issues room key and escort instructions to Bellhop.

Transmit and receive telephone messages.

Answer inquiries pertaining to hotel services; registration of guests; and shopping, dining, entertainment, and travel directions.

Keep records of room availability and guests' accounts.

Post charges, computes bill, collects payment, and makes change for guests.

Makes and confirms reservations.

Deposit guests' valuables in hotel safe or safe deposit box.

Use suggestive selling skills and company sales programs to maximize revenue and occupancy levels.

Follow all necessary reporting procedures in documenting customer requests.

Proper uniform and name tag worn at all times.

Use guests name a minimum of three times during check-in and check-out.

Insure that incoming calls to the switchboard are answered within three rings.

Must be knowledgeable of all in-house services and able to assist customers when questioned.

Bucket checks must be performed a minimum of one time per shift.

When responding to the switchboard the proper TAKE 1 script must be used at all times.

Must respond to a guest request within 10 minutes of time request was made.

Respond to customer immediately upon entering the lobby.

Room directions along with hotel outlets along with hours of operation must be explained to all customers.

Outgoing fax messages must be sent within two minutes from the time requested.

Customers must be notified of an incoming fax within 30 minutes.

When approached by a customer with a problem, associate will empower himself/herself with the responsibility of assisting the customer in solving this problem.

Telephone messages must be communicated to customer within 1 minute of receiving the call.

Communicate guest requests to the appropriate department and follow up that guest needs were met.

Report to Maintenance any problems that have been reported to them. Assure that wake up calls are entered accurately.

May assist with other duties as assigned.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Detailed oriented, professional and friendly, team player, excellent guest service skills. General knowledge of computer systems and Microsoft Office. Willing to work flexible schedules including holidays and weekends

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS: Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience: One to three months related experience and/or training

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Every weekend
• Night shift
• Weekends only

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Hotel Experience: 3 years (Required)
• Night Audit/Front Desk: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person