Front Desk Clerk

Quality Inn Midland

The Front Desk Clerk is a member of the Front Office team. S/he are responsible for: maintaining and promoting hospitality at all times; welcoming and serving guests in a courteous, efficient and friendly manner, both face-to-face and on the phone. As part of this job, this individual is required to: present a friendly, outgoing, energetic and guest service oriented demeanor; demonstrate good computer skills; accurately handle cash and charges; stand for long periods of time;

Responsibilties may include but not limited to:

To assist guests efficiently, courteously and professionally in all Front Desk related functions, and to maintain high standards of service and hospitality.

Provide the highest quality of service to the customer at all times. Promptly and effectively deal with guest complaints and requests. Check guests in and out efficiently and in a friendly manner. Post guest charges and compute guest bill, collect payment and make change for hotel guests following all cash handling procedures as required by Company/Hotel. Handle guest mail and messages per established procedures. Be very knowledgeable of Rewards program and promotions. Develop a thorough knowledge of hotel staff, room locations, room rates, amenities, and selling strategies. Take reservation requests efficiently. Answer switchboard in accordance with standards of proper telephone etiquette. Block rooms and handle special requests. Monitor room availability. Handle safe deposits by guests per established procedures. Keep lobby and desk area clean and presentable. Have a thorough knowledge of emergency and security procedures. Offer and properly handle requests for wake up calls. Know how to clean guest rooms to standards. Clean lobby, meeting room, vending room, breakfast room, and back office area. Work on laundry during down times adhering to standards. Open and close shift make cash drops. Ensure all credit cards, cash, and change fund are balanced throughout each shift. Inform management of any guest or systems related complaints or problems. Communicate with incoming staff and management by logging pertinent information in the pass on log. Keep maintenance informed of all maintenance needs. Pass on guest lost and found inquiries to management or supervisors. Assist in marketing effort by completing Company Tracking nightly. Must wear proper uniform at all times in accordance with the Standards of Appearance. Have a thorough knowledge of emergency procedures. Practice safety standards at all times. Be able to move luggage or packages weighing up to 40lbs. Employee must adhere to all work rules, procedures, and policies established by the company including, but not limited to, those contained in the employee handbook.

Must be able to work varied shifts, weekends and holidays

The Quality Inn Hotel in Midland is conveniently located near the Petroleum Museum, Midland Rockhounds minor league baseball team and the Odessa Jackalopes minor league hockey team.

Additional points of interest include: Midland Polo Club, Midland Convention Center and Midland College.

Midland, Texas is the regional business hub of the Permian Basin, and the Quality Inn is ideally situated for business travelers. Located off I-20 near area businesses like Key Energy Services, Basic Energy Services, Warren Equipment Companies and Oxy Permian USA, we are a short drive from Midland International Airport as well.

Our guest amenities include:

- Free hot breakfast

- Free wired and wireless high-speed Internet access

- Free parking

- Indoor pool and hot tub

- Fitness Center

Business travelers will appreciate having access to copy and fax services. Our meeting room can accommodate up to 25 people.

All 68 guest rooms come equipped with 32-inch flat-screen televisions, refrigerators, microwaves, irons, ironing boards and hair dryers. Some rooms have hot tubs or whirlpool bathtubs. Non-smoking rooms are available.

Interstate Hotels & Resorts is an EEO/AA/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans employer