MWR Front Desk Associate

This position is assigned to the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Recreational Lodging Program; Fleet Readiness (N92); Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); Naval Base Ventura County. The incumbent performs front desk and/or reservation functions for the MWR Recreational lodging program. Recreational Lodging operations may include RV Parks, Vacation Rentals (cottages, cabins, single houses, townhomes, duplexes, mobile homes, hotels, apartments, and yurts), and/or campgrounds.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of daily front desk operations of a hotel or RV Parks.
• Knowledge of basic principles, concepts, standards, and regulations related to hospitality operations.
• Knowledge of an automated property management system(s)
• Skill in resolving customer complaints.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
• Skill in basic math.
• Skill in reading.
• Ability to handle, control, and account for large amounts of cash.
• Ability to handle, address and resolve customer complaints.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, in English.

Responsibilities:

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Utilizes the Property Management System (PMS) to access the guest information, retrieve reservation information, change or cancel reservations as requested by the guest, or register guests. Verifies registration information, secures a credit card for incidental expenses, and authorizes credit card for room charges. Provides guests with their room key or card.
• Provides assistance in handling customer complaints, involving management as necessary.
• Receives requests and processes reservations within established guidelines. When rooms/spaces are not available, provides an option to be on a waitlist and/or alternative lodging or RV Parks in the area.
• Registers and assigns rooms/spaces to guests, transmitting and receiving messages, keeping records of occupied rooms/spaces and guest accounts, making and confirming reservations, and presenting statements to and collecting payments as necessary.
• Receives and is accountable for a change fund. Prepares Close Bank Report and deposits cash receipts at the end of each shift in accordance with established procedures.
• Ensures guest security and privacy is maintained at all times.
• Interacts with guests professionally; answers questions concerning the facility, amenities, and provides information about local attractions.
• Inventories all keys and any other supplies or amenities maintained at the front desk. Keeps the front desk and lobby area clean and neat.
• Runs and prints various reports from the PMS such as Expected Arrivals, Departure List, In-House Guest List and Night Audit reports, as requested.
• Answers phones and transfers calls to appropriate individuals.
• Logs trouble calls in the PMS and ensures the appropriate department is notified. Relocates guest to a different room when required.
• Retrieves Lost and Found items and contacts the guest regarding lost or found items.

Salary : $42,324