Front Desk Agent job at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
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Vacancy title:
Front Desk Agent

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Hospitality, and Tourism , Category: Customer Service ]

Jobs at:

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Deadline of this Job:
23 February 2023  

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Nairobi , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, February 10, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Are you a professional Hotelier who’s looking for a Front Office position to share your expertise from a busy and fast paced Hotel/Resort? Are you an incredible multi-tasker who is passionate about providing excellent service? If so, we are seeking a Fairmont Ambassador who prides themselves on their problem solving, communication and relationship building abilities to act as the first point of contact to our guests.

What is in it for you:
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies and the opportunity to earn qualifications while you work
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference in the local community through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21

What you will be doing:
Reporting to the Front Office Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
• Register and room all guest arrivals according to established procedures
• Perform check in, check out and room change procedures and ensure all data are accurately entered into the hotel system
• Maintain cashier float and ensure accurate daily report of all money received
• Cash hotel guests’ personal and travelers checks and assist with currency exchange
• Keep abreast of all modifications to accounting policies and procedures
• Attend to guests’ request of using the service of safety box at all times
• Knowledgeable of all special promotion procedures for programs such as Seasonal Packages, Frequent Flyers Programs, and also Hotels Group Loyalty programs
• Attend to guest’s complaints, inquiries and requests, refer problems to supervisor/Assistant Manager if he/she unable to assist
• Is familiar with other Raffles properties so that guest indicating any next destination on the registration card can be “sold” an onward booking to another Raffles property
• Ensure that the guests depart the hotel with a positive impression of hotel service
• Perform the audit balances and prepare all reports for audit in an orderly fashion
• When on night shift, check night report, prepare morning report and prepare all necessary forms for guest arrivals
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of standard reservation procedures
• Maintain exemplary department standards of behavior and appearance and attitude
• Ensure front desk work area is kept clean and in an orderly state at all times
• Is fully aware of the Credit policy
• Adhere to OH&S policies and procedures
• Perform related duties and special projects assigned

Your experience and skills include:
• Skilled in Front Office operations with the ability to work in a multicultural and diverse environment
• Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience
• Penchant for customer service and effectively manage guest complaints
• Ability to train and manage a dynamic team
• Excellent English communication skills; both verbal and written
• Knowledge of Micros or similar POS systems, Opera or similar PMS systems and Microsoft Software


Education Requirement: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 24

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23 February 2023
Job Info
Job Category: Customer Service jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 23 February 2023
Duty Station: Nairobi
Posted: 10-02-2023
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 10-02-2023
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-02-2077
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