Hotel Receptionist

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: Bilingual
- Hours: 30 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 1 to less than 7 months
- or equivalent experience
**Work setting**:

- Hospitality industry
- Staff accommodation provided
- Hostel
- Rural area
- Remote location
**Tasks**:

- Register arriving guests and assign rooms
- Process group arrivals and departures
- Take, cancel and change room reservations
- Provide information on hotel facilities and services
- Provide general information about points of interest in the area
- Investigate and resolve complaints and claims
- Process guests' departures, calculate charges and receive payments
- Balance cash and complete balance sheets, cash reports and related forms
- Maintain an inventory of vacancies, reservations and room assignments
- Follow emergency and safety procedures
- Clerical duties (i.e. faxing, filing, photocopying)
- Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
- Assist clients/guests with special needs
- Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
- Provide customer service
**Computer and technology knowledge**:

- Multi-line switchboard
- Word processing software
- Database software
- Central reservation system (CRS)
- Spreadsheet
- Internet
**Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Willing to travel regularly
- Valid driver's licence
- Travel expenses paid by employer
- Public transportation is available
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Attention to detail
- Fast-paced environment
- Overtime required
- Work under pressure
**Screening questions**:

- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
**Health benefits**:

- Health care plan
**Financial benefits**:

- Bonus
- Gratuities
**Long term benefits**:

- Other benefits
**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available
- On-site amenities
- On-site housing options
- On-site recreation and activities
- Wellness program