Front Desk Representative (Part Time)

The Encore Boston Harbor Front Desk Representative is responsible for providing attentive, courteous and efficient service to all guests prior to arrival and throughout their stay, while maximizing room revenue through the sale of upgrades and guest amenities. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to; carrying out and maintaining processes, supporting the department and maximizing opportunities for departmental success; maintaining all Encore Standards; and ensuring excellent guest and team member experience.  JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:   Ensures all Encore Boston Harbor core values and property and department standards are implemented and applied. Participate in the execution of short-and long-term departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures; monitors and evaluates operational effectiveness; effects changes required for improvement.  Identifies key drivers of success.Actively contributes to departmental performance, and the accuracy, confidentiality, and thoroughness of departmental policies and procedures; records and reports.Verifies that all applicable internal policies, federal and state laws, rules, regulations and property-wide controls are enforced within the department.Delivers and maintains a maximum level of service. Contributes to company-wide communication and best practices.Keeps informed of all new developments within the department.Balances multiple priorities simultaneously and meets deadlines, often in stressful and high-pressure situations.Assign guest accommodations in accordance with current procedures.Thoroughly understand and adheres to proper credit, check-cashing, and cash handling policies and procedures.Handle assigned bank properly and performs account postings.Maintain knowledge of hotel occupancy status, special events, in-house groups and other situations affecting the reception desk's daily operation. Accept same day and advance reservations as required.Process guest accounts upon check-out in an efficient and accurate manor. Works with safety as a priority, and follows department and company safety standards.Maintains relevant knowledge of industry through continuing education and training.Performs any other job-related duties as assigned.