Front Desk Clerk, Hotel in British Columbia

Work setting

• Staff accommodation provided
• Room and board provided
• Hotel, motel, resort
• Remote location
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate

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
• Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Provide customer service

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Word processing software
• Central reservation system (CRS)
• Spreadsheet
• Internet
• MS Excel
• Social Media
• Microsoft Publisher

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Travel expenses not paid by employer
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site housing options
• Other benefits