Front Desk Agent
Job Description
Guest House Front Desk Agents operate a 24-hour service desk for the property. Incumbent is the first point of contact for guests, courteously and professionally providing a variety of customer service functions. Duties include guest check-in and check-out, posting payments, inputting reservations, arranging transportation, etc.. Front Desk Agents work in conjunction with the housekeeping staff to ensure room readiness. Incumbent assists with parking assignments, including off-site parking passes. Maintain a cash drawer with accuracy, following established UCLA and UC cash handling procedures.
Must be available to work varying schedules; including evenings, weekends, holidays and over time in order to reflect the business needs of the department.
The target salary for this position is the posted minimum.
Job Qualifications
Skill in operating a property management system.
Required
Proficient computer skills, i.e. use of Microsoft Office Suite, the internet, etc..
Required
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with guests and colleagues.
Required
Interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively and tactfully with diverse department and University personnel at various levels and with the public, including students, in all matters pertaining to the operation of the unit.
Required
Ability to set goals and priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities when faced with fluctuating workloads, pressure of deadlines and competing requirements.
Required
Skill in speaking clearly, using appropriate vocabulary and grammatically correct English to convey information to persons of various organizational, cultural and educational backgrounds.
Required
Ability to operate standard office equipment, i.e. copiers, scanners, fax machines, etc..
Required
Skill in detailed and accurate record keeping.
Required
Knowledge of basic and standard cash handling and accounting procedures.
Required
Skill in accurately completing monetary transactions.
Required
Ability to operate hotel locking system.
Required
Ability to exercise proper judgment when performing all job duties and interacting with guests.
Required
Ability to work nights, weekends and occasional holidays.
Required
Physical ability to stand continuously for up to 8 hours.
Required
Knowledge of general information related to the University and surrounding community.
Preferred
Ability to obtain tourist and travel information.
Preferred
Ability to operate two-way radio.
Can be trained
Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
Can be trained