Front Desk Clerk
L'Auberge Lake Charles · Lake Charles, LA · 2 wk ago
AdministrativeFull-time
Initial Placement & Benefits
Initial placement within the salary range is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is just one component of our competitive Total Rewards package, which includes wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well-being. Specific benefits—such as day-one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonus—may vary by position. Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.
Responsibilities
- Provides friendly and efficient service to guests during check in/check out procedures.
- Makes and confirms reservations and assists guests with problems or questions.
- Obtains information necessary to guarantee rooms (e.g. identification, credit card verification, etc.).
- Performs Front Desk, Call Center, and other hotel-related duties when necessary.
- Keeps Hotel Services Supervisor informed of any problems.
- If assigned to “grave shift,” performs Night Audit duties and completes Flash Report in a correct and timely manner.
- Answers all reservation inquiries according to established guidelines, including assisting guests warranting complimentary accommodations.
- Maximizes resort revenues by selling reservations based on predetermined rate strategies.
- Accurately enters all reservations into the computer system according to department policy and procedure.
- Provides information to guests regarding local services and events.
- Assists the Player Development team with all reservations and requests.
- Performs group block management, including the entering of room lists, inventory control, coordination of casino reservations, checking resort room arrivals, and maintaining a professional relationship with all departments associated with the resort.
- Verifies duties and examines work for accuracy, neatness, and adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Remains current on all casino activities and assists guests with all inquiries.
- Answers phone and assists with clerical tasks.
- Sets up rooms for guests and ensures they are clean prior to issuing keys.
- Receives cash, checks, credit cards, and comps in payment, obtaining proper approval and authorization.
- Maintains an operating bank, renders bills, and issues change.
- Safeguards guest and company information and maintains strict confidentiality in all company matters.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Prior hospitality or Front Desk experience preferred.
- Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications preferred.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
- Must possess excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Must have good written and verbal communication skills; must be fluent and literate in English.
- Basic math and money handling skills.
- Ability to maintain a high level of energy and take a proactive and strategic approach to dealing with issues.
- Ability to work efficiently in a team-oriented environment.
- Ability to meet deadlines and effectively manage multiple priorities in a demanding work environment.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays, and fluctuating days off.