Full Time FOH Dual Position - Holiday Inn Express Tappahannock Job at Newport Hospitality Group, Inc.

Newport Hospitality Group, Inc. Tappahannock, VA 22560

Thank you for your interest in Holiday Inn Express Tappahannock / Newport Hospitality! We are currently recruiting for a candidate who can fulfill the role of Front Desk Agent and Breakfast Attendant. This is a full-time position which will require 3 days working the Front Desk (mornings and nights as needed) and 2 days serving Breakfast. Previous experience in customer service and/or restaurant is preferred. Pay is negotiable for this unique position.

Front Desk Agent
The Hotel Guest Services Representative is responsible for providing and promoting a high level of guest service from reception at the front desk to guest checkout. The Representative must have a working knowledge of all hospitality services including front office, night audit, and reservations management. They will work to ensure a 100% level of guest satisfaction by acting as the main point-of-contact for all guest requirements and requests throughout the period of stay.

Front Desk Responsibilities:
  • Smile and continuously project a helpful attitude.
  • Provide the highest quality of service to the customer at all times.
  • Greet and register guests and provide room assignments, accommodating special requests whenever possible, assist in the pre-registration and blocking of reservations.
  • Have working knowledge of reservations procedures, sell reservations (be an order maker, not an order taker), and know cancellation procedures and Walk Policy.
  • Handle guest check-ins and check-outs efficiently, in a friendly and professional manner.
  • Provide information to all guests in a courteous and informative manner; Will not volunteer information about guests or associates - only indicate whether or not they can be reached.
  • Handle complaints courteously. When necessary, relay through supervisor for appropriate action and enter in the follow up log.
  • Handle lost and found by taking relevant messages and completing Lost and Found form and directing to proper department.
  • Communicate with incoming shift by logging pertinent information in the front office log.
  • Ensure that all cash, checks, and miscellaneous departments are in balance at the end of each shift.
  • Complete appropriate shift checklist daily.
  • Keep housekeeping informed of any special requests, late checkouts, and special need areas in the hotel.
  • Answer and transfer all incoming calls in a timely and friendly manner.
  • Receive and transmit mail, phone calls, and written messages for guests (in absence of voice mail system).
  • Answer inquires pertaining to hotel services, shopping, dining, entertainment, and travel directions.
  • Assist guests in obtaining information.
  • Post room charges, food and beverage charges, phone charges, and compute guest bills using PMS.
  • Collect payments and make changes for hotel guests following all handling procedures as required.
  • Ensure adequate key cards are available for assignment of guest rooms.
  • Attend to special service requests including securing of guest valuables in safety deposit boxes.
  • Assure that complimentary amenities are delivered to VIP’s at the time required.
  • Promote repeat business by offering to take future reservations upon checkout and by providing recommendations for alternate NHG products/services.
  • Keep the front office area neat, clean, and free of safety hazards.
  • Maintain knowledge of the hotel, hotel team, hotel services with hours of operations, room locations, types of rooms and room selling strategies, hotel rates and discounts, hotel credit and check cashing policies and procedures, and know how to handle each.
  • Responsible for proper telephone etiquette.
  • Be aware of new potential sales contacts through guest interaction and report the information to the Sales Department.
  • Wear proper uniform and name tag at all times in accordance with the standards of appearance.
  • Perform required tasks, including, but not limited to, those contained in the Minimum Performance Standards set by NHG.
  • Adhere to all work rules, procedures and policies established by the company, including, but not limited to, those contained in the NHG Employee Handbook.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by management.
Breakfast Attendant
The Breakfast Attendant is knowledgeable of food being served and food handling procedures. He/she requisitions food, beverages, and supplies for the breakfast area in accordance with occupancy forecasts and works closely with hotel staff to ensure that the total guest experience meets and exceeds guests’ expectations.

Breakfast Responsibilities:
  • Smiles when on-stage
  • Maintains full knowledge of food being served
  • Must be aware at all times of guest’s needs
  • Cooks & prepares the food for the breakfast buffet
  • Restocks the buffet as needed in a timely manner
  • Is neatly attired in required uniform and name tag
  • Displays a professional and congenial attitude
  • Checks breakfast area for neatness, cleanliness, proper set-up, and backup supplies
  • Keeps alert to the operation of the breakfast area
  • Completes daily recordings of specific forms to be used by management
  • Maintains a positive working atmosphere in the breakfast area
  • Maintains a pleasant relationship with customers
  • Performs other reasonable related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and management
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by management.
Educational/Vocational Preparation:
A High School Diploma or GED is required.
One year of Customer Service and/or Restaurant experience is required.



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