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JOB DESCRIPTION – FRONT DESK AGENT

SEPT 2003 FDA/RD

HOTEL : Vinpearl Resort & Spa


JOB TITLE : Front Desk Agent
POSITION : Rank & File
DEPARTMENT : Front Office
REPORTS TO : FD Supervisor or in absence to Front Desk Mgr, or AFOM,
FOM
SUPERVISES : None

JOB SUMMARY - GENERAL SCOPE AND PURPOSE

To work on the rotation basis to efficiently and courteously handle check in, check
out, provide information and guest relations in order to ensure maximum guest
satisfaction at all time.

OBJECTIVES

• To achieve a high level of guest satisfaction, consistency, politeness and efficiency


in services
• To control Front Desk expenses to a minimum level and to maximize the revenue
through room sales and up selling technique as well as to keep the billing of
every single guest in a proper arrangement
• To ensure all transactions are correctly posted

DUTIES

1. To be familiar with all the hotel’s programs


2. To be fully aware of the room situation and to strive to obtain maximum
occupancy
3. Carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned
4. Ensure that rooms for VIP and special request are properly blocked
5. Ensure that all operating tools and equipment are in a good working condition
6. Ensure the Front Desk area is clean and tidy at all time
7. Maintain an accurate room status
8. Assign room and rate for every single guest
9. Obtain expected departure date of every guest
10. Obtain guest’s personal data in order to the hotel with important guest
information as well police report completion
11. Compare the housekeeping report with actual room status to check discrepancy
12. Record all important incidents, guest comments and any follow up needed in the
log book
13. Ensure that all telephones are answered promptly and clearly in a courteous and
friendly manner
14. Advise Superior of any suspicious billing matters
15. Up-sell rooms, F&B outlets and other facilities whenever opportunity arises
16. To control room blocking during peak season and to pre assign rooms for big
groups
17. Ensure that all necessary preparations are well done for the arrival
18. Keep the log book up to date
19. Handle message for guest whenever required and all are delivered promptly
20. Check the validity of travel agent vouchers
21. Handle rooms inspection to walk in guest or visiting guest whenever necessary
22. Promote and sell the in house facilities such as F&B outlets, shops, etc
23. To be fully aware of the rooms location and its layout as well as hotel layout
24. Run the computer back up procedure as required
25. Observe guest services in the lobby area and ensure they are all clean and tidy at
all time
26. Enter and update all guest transactions immediately and accurately
27. Accurately post all miscellaneous charges into guest account
28. Handle currency exchange transaction according to procedures where receipt is
signed by the guest and receipt is given
29. Prepare and balance cashier report and remittance envelope at the end of each
shift
30. To be aware of forged currency and travel cheques
31. Ensure that all guest transactions at the front desk are signed by the guest
32. Arrange guest bills into respective file and verify recurrences

PERSONNEL

• Attend training as scheduled


• Report on duty punctually wearing the correct uniform and name tag at all time
• Maintain a high standard of professional appearance and hygiene at all time
• Respond to changes as dictated by the industry and the hotel
• Maintain a good working relationship with your colleagues and all other
departments
• Adhere to the hotel’s policy and procedures
• Have a complete understanding of and adhere to the hotel’s policy and procedure
relating to fire, life, health, safety and security
• Have a complete understanding of the hotel’s employee hand book and adhere to
regulations contained within
• Fully conversant with all services and facilities offered in the hotel

LEADERSHIP

• Providing excellent self-discipline.


• To give respect to gain respect.

GUEST SATISFACTION

• To follow up all guest request and complaint and to establish preventive actions
from future recurrence
• Provide efficient and courteous services to all guest
• Respond promptly and tactfully to guest’s complain, request and inquiries
• Maximize using guest name

Prepared by Signed by
Arif Billah
Director of Rooms Front Desk Supervisor Front Desk Agent
Date Date Date

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