Front Office Agent
- Alfonso, Cavite, Philippines
- Full-Time
- On-Site
Job Description:
Job Summary
We are looking for a professional and customer-service-oriented Front Office Agent responsible for providing a welcoming and efficient experience to hotel guests from arrival through departure. The role handles guest check-in and check-out, reservations, inquiries, payments, and requests while coordinating closely with other hotel departments to ensure smooth operations and guest satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Welcome and assist guests upon arrival in a professional, courteous, and friendly manner
- Handle accurate and efficient guest check-in and check-out procedures
- Process room reservations, modifications, cancellations, and other booking-related requests
- Provide guests with accurate information regarding hotel facilities, services, amenities, and policies
- Handle guest inquiries, requests, feedback, and concerns professionally and promptly
- Receive and process cash, card, and other authorized payments and issue receipts when required
- Coordinate with Housekeeping, Reservations, Engineering, and other departments regarding guest and room requirements
- Monitor and update room status, guest information, and reservation records
- Handle incoming and outgoing phone calls, emails, and other guest communications
- Maintain accurate and updated front desk records, logs, reports, and documentation
- Assist guests with special requests and coordinate other available hotel services
- Escalate significant guest concerns or operational issues to the appropriate Supervisor or Manager
- Ensure proper shift endorsement of pending guest concerns, requests, incidents, and unfinished tasks
- Maintain confidentiality and security of guest information
- Follow established front office procedures, service standards, and hotel policies
- Perform other front office-related duties as assigned by management
Qualifications
- Graduate of Hospitality Management, Tourism, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or a related course is preferred
- Previous experience in hotel front office, reservations, guest services, or customer service is an advantage
- Good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Customer-service oriented with a professional and positive working attitude
- Presentable and well-groomed
- Basic computer skills and ability to learn hotel or reservation systems
- Able to handle cash, payments, and guest transactions accurately
- Organized and detail-oriented with good record-keeping skills
- Able to work under pressure and professionally handle guest concerns and difficult situations
- Willing to work on shifting schedules, weekends, and holidays
- Responsible, reliable, trustworthy, and a good team player
Key Competencies
Front Office Operations Guest Services Check-In & Check-Out Reservations Customer Service Cash Handling Guest Relations Interdepartmental Coordination Front Desk Administration Communication Skills Problem Solving Shift Endorsement