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Ready to be the face of a truly inspiring guest experience?
Want to be part of a colorful new way to stay in Southern California?
From check-in to checkout, and everything in between, the Front Desk Host is at the forefront of every Hotel Burbank guest's artful stay. This role is an ideal fit for someone who is personable and gracious, operating with enthusiastic attention to detail and an easy smile. As a truly multi-talented hospitality artist, your expertise will extend far beyond the front desk to keep things running smoothly behind the scenes. You’ll be the go-to person for managing and monitoring key accounts, payments, communications, and reports, all while making sure our guests have an inspiring stay that fuels their ideal California adventure.
For all the exceptional skills you bring to the table, you’ll receive highly competitive pay and benefits, and work alongside a team that shares a passion for delightful experiences and caring service. Plus, you’ll become part of the OSO Collection hospitality family of new places to stay, work, and play—with plenty of opportunities for professional and personal growth.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Check-in/check-out hotel guests in a timely and professional manner; process all payments according to established procedures.
- Practice OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) standards and comply with all company safety policies and procedures
- Greet guests in a friendly, prompt and professional manner.
- Register guests, issue room keys, provide information on hotel services and room location.
- Answer phones in a prompt and courteous manner. /PBX Shifts
- Up-sell rooms where possible to maximize hotel revenue.
- Accurately process all cash and credit card transactions in accordance with established procedures including but not limited to posting all charges, completing cashier and other reports, preparing deposit, and counting/securing assigned bank.
- Issue, control and release guest safe-deposit boxes.
- Communicate any outstanding guest requests or issues to management that may require additional monitoring or follow-up.
- Respond appropriately to guest complaints. Make appropriate service recovery gestures in order to ensure total guest satisfaction.
- May routinely book guest reservations for individuals and/or groups that are requested either by phone or from within the hotel; process cancellations, revisions, and information updates on changes.
- Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communications and coordination with other departments.
- Answers calls within the prescribed time frame, respond to the caller in a professional manner and according to established scripts and standards and promptly route calls to its destination.
- Provide callers with local directions and general information in a courteous and accurate manner.
- Acts as central communications point during emergency/crisis situations. Follow emergency, safety and security procedures including calling local fire, police, poison control, etc. for assistance.
- Respond to in-house guest concerns or complaints in a timely manner. Make appropriate service recovery gestures according to established guidelines.
- Notify management of any malfunctioning telephone equipment or accessories.
- May operate in-house paging system as well as serve as base communications with security and maintenance departments.
- Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communications and coordination with other departments. Be aware and prepare for all in-house group meetings and VIP arrivals.
- Perform other tasks including recording incoming packages, mail or faxes and promptly notify guests, providing guest room tours, concierge services, special guest requests, etc.
- Perform any other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Plus one (1) year of hotel guest service experience
- Must speak fluent English
- Must have a flexible schedule. May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays
Preferred Qualifications:
- Some college work completed
- Bilingual in other languages is a plus
- Knowledgeable of the OPERA system
- Excellent communication skills
Physical Requirements:
- Required to stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time
- May frequently be required to stoop, kneel, and crouch duration of shift (eight hours or longer)
- Repetitive hand motion (typing) for extended periods of time
- May frequently lift, move, and/or push up to 30 pounds without assistance
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Shift:
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
