RECEPTIONIST JOB PROFILE
SPECIFIC OR RELATED CAREER SUGGESTED
Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, public relations or languages.
JOB OBJECTIVE
Position with the first and last contact with the guest, therefore the aim is to provide an excellent
printing with friendliness and efficiency.
TRAINING OR INSTRUCTION REQUIRED
Proficiency in English is preferred; candidates with knowledge of various languages are favored.
Excellent communication skills.
Polite and confident person, with a lot of patience.
Ability to solve problems with a customer-centered focus.
Specific training in the management of tourist accommodations.
A well-cared image.
Communication skills for answering the phone.
Customer service skills, patience, and tact.
Be a calm and organized person, even when working under pressure.
ICT skills, as hotel bookings and billing systems
controlled through computer software.
The ability to handle cash, credit/debit cards, and currency
foreigner.
Administrative knowledge and typing skills
Ability to operate office equipment, photocopiers, and faxes.
Basic knowledge of sales and marketing.
MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION
Welcome and receive hotel guests, checking their identity through a
Computerized system. They give the keys to the customers and indicate how to get to their
rooms.
Keep a record of guest check-ins and check-outs.
At the time of Check-out, prepare the customer's bill, including expenses.
additional charges (use of the minibar, international phone calls, etc.) on the bill
Manage the bookings and cancellations of the rooms made by phone, by
internet or by email.
Manage the income.
Respond to guests' requests and questions and try to resolve their issues.
complaints.
Take care of the establishment's public image. Hotel receptionists reflect the
public image of the hotel.
Provide tourist information about local attractions and points of interest.
Promote the hotel's facilities, such as the restaurant, the beauty salon or the
gymnasium.
Offer extra services to improve customer comfort, such as for example
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store valuable items and jot down messages.
Function as support to other professionals.
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