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Front Desk Host
Front Desk Host-August 2024
New York City
Aug 14, 2025
About Front Desk Host

  Description:

  Job Overview:

  Responsible for providing quality guest service as it pertains to checking in/out of hotel guests; PBX operations to include mail/message service; taking hotel reservations; and concierge services in a gracious and professional manner. Demands accuracy with daily accounting procedures.

  Essential Job Functions:

  Always treat guests with courtesy and respect in a variety of situations.

  Ability to work under pressure and in a fast paced environment.

  Check-in and check-out hotel guests in a confident, professional, and friendly manner.

  Initiate call back after check-in to ensure guest is satisfied with accommodations as well as offer any assistance.

  Anticipate guests’ needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day.

  Call back and follow up with guest on any requests that come through the front desk to ensure that they are satisfied.

  Provide gracious and efficient telephone service as it relates to general PBX services. Calls should be answered promptly and knowledgeably, always ensuring complete and accurate information.

  Review arrivals noting special requests and blocking rooms as necessary for VIP’s and group arrivals.

  Complete all items as listed on shift checklists.

  Ensure proper credit card procedures are followed based on PCI compliance guidelines.

  Adhere to all cashiering procedures: open, secure and balance out shift banks to include the verification of all cash, credit card, and check transactions during a given shift.

  Advise guest of any messages, mail, faxes, etc. received for them and hand them to the guest if they come directly to the front desk.

  Communicate service and amenities of the hotel to guests.

  Communicate VIP arrivals to designated personnel for escort and delivery of amenities.

  Input, update and maintain guest profile and history which includes but not limited to guest preferences and alerts.

  Input work orders in HotSOS when the requests come directly to the front desk.

  Flexibility to carry out job responsibilities of other positions within the front office, such as PBX operator,bell person, and door person, upon request by the manager.

  Take, record and relay messages accurately, completely and legibly. All guest issues should be communicated to a manager, and immediately logged.

  Offer detailed information on the voice mail system to callers and guests wishing to leave messages.

  Accept and record wake-up call requests

  Communicate pertinent guest information to designated departments/personnel (i.e., special requests, amenity deliver) immediately, and follow-up with relative departments after completion.

  Meet with departing Front Desk Host to review business status, log-book and follow-up items.

  Provide Concierge service - fluent knowledge of local restaurants, special events, city attractions, and guest amenities when necessary.

  Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment; if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

  At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences.

  To search for other hotel jobs at Hyatt visit http://hyatt.jobs .

  Hyatt is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

  Must be fully vaccinated in accordance with NYC vaccine mandate.

  Salary Range: $28.73 - $38.31

  You're more than welcome.

  Qualifications:

  Essential:

  Ability to satisfactorily communicate in English (speak, read, write) with guests, co-workers and management to their understanding.

  Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with a minimum of supervision.

  Ability to accurately compute and manipulate mathematical calculations.

  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

  Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact, and diplomacy to defuse anger.

  Ability to work well under pressure of check-in/check-out of guests and handle multiple tasks at once.

  Ability to work flexible schedule (AM, PM, Overnight, Weekends & Holidays)

  High school graduate.

  Previous hotel experience.

  Punctuality and regular and reliable attendance.

  Interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with co-workers and the public.

  Desirable:

  Previous guest relations training

  Previous experience with automated property management system Essential Physical Abilities:

  Endure various physical movements throughout the work areas, such as reaching, bending and stooping.

  Remain in stationary position for a maximum eight hours (excluding meal and rest breaks) throughout work shift.

  Ability to grasp, bend, and stoop; push or pull heavy loads weighing up to 75 lbs.; and lift and/or carry or otherwise move packages, boxes, and luggage. Ability to stand for at least 8 hours at a time.

  Primary Location: US-NY-New York City

  Organization: The Beekman

  Pay Basis: Hourly

  Job Level: Full-time

  Job: Front Office

  Req ID: NEW012526

  Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.

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