Front Desk Clerk

Position Overview

The Guest Service Agent is responsible for checking guests in and out of their rooms. They work with guests both in‑person and online to reserve rooms, answer questions, provide details and recommendations about activities in the surrounding area, obtain or confirm guest information, assign rooms, activate and distribute keys, and collect payment for room charges and other fees.

• Greets, registers, and assigns rooms to guests.
• Issues room key and escort instructions to bell person or directly to guest as appropriate, without announcing room numbers.
• Date‑stamps, sorts and racks incoming mail and messages.
• Transmits and receives messages using equipment such as telephone, fax and switchboard.
• Answers inquiries pertaining to hotel services, registration of guests and shopping, dining, entertainment and travel directions.
• Keeps records of room availability and guests’ accounts.
• Computes bill, collects payment and makes change for guests.
• May make, confirm and cancel reservations for guests.
• Posts charges such as room, food, liquor or telephone by hand or machine.
• May make restaurant, transportation or entertainment reservations for guests.
• May deposit guests’ valuables in hotel safe or safe‑deposit box.
• May order complimentary flowers or champagne for special guests at management’s direction.
• Understands and enforces the hotel company credit policies.
• Accounts for all cash and makes deposits in accordance with hotel and company policies.
• Communicates effectively with other front office and hotel departments.
• Reports to work for scheduled shift, on time and in uniform in accordance with company policy.
• Knows and complies with all company policies and procedures pertaining to this position and its duties.
• Takes the initiative to greet guests in a friendly and warm manner.
• Cross‑sells other Shamin Hotels.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Proven experience as a front desk agent preferred.
• Prioritization and time‑management skills required.
• Ability to work quickly without compromising quality.
• Attention to detail required.
• Reliable mode of transportation required.
• High school diploma or GED certification or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

In addition to competitive pay, we offer a range of benefits for full‑time associates, including health, dental, vision, accident and short and long term disability insurance, pet insurance, gym membership discounts, paid time off, paid holidays, Shamin Perk discounts on tickets, rental cars and attractions, footwear discounts, 401(k) plan with company match, employee discounts at our branded hotels and more. Part‑time associates have access to critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance and pre‑paid legal resources.

Shamin Hotels is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.