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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in guest service operations, including check-in/check-out procedures, managing reservations, and maintaining accurate guest records. Proficient in property management systems and basic bookkeeping, with strong organizational and communication skills to enhance guest experiences.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Guest Service ExperienceProperty Management Systems ProficiencyBasic Bookkeeping SkillsStrong Communication SkillsOrganizational Skills
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Check-In ProceduresCheck-Out ProceduresGuest Record MaintenanceCash HandlingBasic BookkeepingReservation ManagementRoom AssignmentBill ComputationPayment ProcessingIssue Room Keys
Soft Skills
Customer ServiceProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailIndependenceFlexibility
Tools & Technologies
Property Management SystemsOffice SoftwareTelephonesSwitchboards
Industry Keywords
Hotel OperationsFront Desk ManagementGuest InquiriesHousekeeping CoordinationPayment Methods
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Ensure smooth check-in and check-out procedures
- Maintain accurate guest records
- Provide outstanding guest services
- Support hotel front office operations
- Handle guest inquiries, payments, and reservations
- Greet, register, and assign rooms to arriving guests
- Verify guest credit and establish payment methods
- Keep accurate records of room availability and guest accounts using property management systems
- Compute bills, collect payments, and make change
- Perform basic bookkeeping tasks, including balancing cash accounts
- Issue room keys and provide instructions to bell attendants
- Review accounts and charges during check-out
- Post room, food, beverage, and service charges to ledgers
- Transmit and receive guest messages using telephones or switchboards
- Coordinate with housekeeping and maintenance staff to address guest-reported issues
- Make and confirm reservations
- Answer inquiries about hotel services, nearby dining, shopping, and entertainment options
Requirements
What you’ll need- Previous experience in a hotel front desk or guest service role preferred
- Strong customer service and communication skills to interact effectively with guests and staff
- Proficiency in using property management systems and basic office software (e.g., Word, Excel)
- Ability to handle cash transactions and perform basic bookkeeping tasks
- Excellent problem-solving abilities to resolve guest issues efficiently
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in managing guest reservations and records
- Ability to work independently and follow established hotel policies and procedures
- Requires standing and walking for long periods throughout the shift
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 10 lbs. occasionally
- Flexible schedule required, including availability for evening, weekend, and holiday shifts
Benefits
Comp & perks- medical
- dental
- vision
- PTO
- 401(k) matching
- wellness support
- life and disability coverage
- savings accounts
- tuition aid
- travel and lodging perks