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Receptionist, hotel

Posted by: The Labrador Inn

Job Description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

  • Hotel, motel, resort

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Register arriving guests and assign rooms
  • Process group arrivals and departures
  • Take, cancel and change room reservations
  • Provide information on hotel facilities and services
  • Provide general information about points of interest in the area
  • Exchange foreign currency
  • Process guests' departures, calculate charges and receive payments
  • Balance cash and complete balance sheets, cash reports and related forms
  • Maintain an inventory of vacancies, reservations and room assignments
  • Follow emergency and safety procedures
  • Clerical duties (i.e. faxing, filing, photocopying)
  • Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
  • Assist clients/guests with special needs
  • Contact customers to deliver requested wakeup calls
  • Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
  • Provide customer service

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

  • Computerized bookkeeping system
  • Internet

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

  • Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Attention to detail
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Overtime required
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Work under pressure

Personal suitability

  • Client focus
  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan

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