Front Desk Agent

Remote

⚡ Support

Front Desk Agents work for hotels, motels and other vacation resorts checking guests in and out of their rooms. They work with guests both in-person and online to reserve their rooms, answer any questions they have about the hotel and provide details and recommendations about activities to do in the surrounding area. Front Desk Agents are typically the first face guests see when they arrive at the hotel. They welcome visitors, assign rooms according to guests’ preferences and provide additional information about the hotel and its amenities. They’ll also collaborate with the housekeeping staff to ensure the rooms are cleaned, organized and furnished prior to guests’ arrival. Front Desk Agents also update hotel records of payments and bookings.

What does a Front Desk Agent do?

Front Desk Agent checks guests in and out of their hotel rooms and ensures customers have a satisfying and enjoyable stay. Their main duties include distributing room keys, verifying customers’ hotel registration information and calculating guests’ room payments and other additional costs made during their stay.

Responsibilities

A Front Desk Agent should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Front Desk Agent should be able to execute:

Manage online, phone and in-person room reservations
Welcome guests, check them in, distribute room keys and explain the hotel’s amenities
Take payment from customers
Respond to guests’ issues and complaints in a friendly, timely manner
Work with other staff members to ensure that all guest rooms meet hotel standards and accommodate any special client needs
Assist customers with the planning of special events such as weddings and business conferences

Required Skills

A competitive Front Desk Agent will have certain skills and qualifications, including: