JOB DESCRIPTION – FRONT OFFICE
Department: Front Office
Position: Front Office Staff / Front Desk Agent
Reports To: Front Office Supervisor / Front Office Manager
1. JOB PURPOSE
To provide professional, friendly and efficient service to all hotel guests while ensuring smooth front desk operations and maintaining a high standard of guest satisfaction.
2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Guest Service
- Greet and welcome guests in a friendly and professional manner.
- Handle guest check-in and check-out procedures efficiently.
- Provide accurate information regarding hotel facilities, services, room rates and policies.
- Respond to guest enquiries, requests and complaints professionally.
- Assist guests with directions, transportation arrangements and other reasonable requests.
- Maintain good communication and positive relationships with guests.
B. Reservation & Front Desk Operations
- Handle room reservations, amendments and cancellations.
- Verify guest details and ensure all required registration information is completed.
- Process room charges, payments, deposits and other transactions accurately.
- Issue room keys/cards and maintain proper control of keys.
- Ensure all guest information is updated correctly in the hotel system.
- Monitor room availability and coordinate with Housekeeping regarding room status.
C. Telephone & Communication
- Answer telephone calls promptly and courteously.
- Handle guest messages and requests accurately.
- Communicate effectively with other departments regarding guest requirements.
- Maintain proper handover and communication between shifts.
D. Cash & Documentation
- Handle cash, credit card and other payment transactions according to hotel procedures.
- Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions.
- Perform cash float reconciliation at the end of each shift.
- Ensure all registration forms, reports and documents are properly completed and filed.
E. Guest Complaints & Problem Solving
- Handle guest complaints calmly, professionally and courteously.
- Take appropriate action to resolve guest issues within the scope of authority.
- Escalate serious or unresolved complaints to the Supervisor / Manager.
- Follow up on guest complaints to ensure proper resolution.
F. Safety & Security
- Follow all hotel safety, security and emergency procedures.
- Report suspicious activities, incidents or security concerns to the Supervisor / Manager.
- Protect guest privacy and confidentiality at all times.
- Ensure front desk procedures are followed according to hotel standards.
3. OTHER DUTIES
- Maintain cleanliness and neatness of the Front Office area.
- Assist other departments when required.
- Attend daily briefings, meetings and training sessions.
- Perform any other duties reasonably assigned by the Supervisor / Manager.
- Ensure punctuality, proper grooming and professional conduct at all times.
4. REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum SPM / equivalent qualification.
- Previous hotel or customer service experience is an advantage.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Able to communicate in Bahasa Malaysia and English.
- Basic computer skills and ability to operate hotel systems.
- Able to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.
- Friendly, responsible, disciplined and customer-oriented.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
5. KEY PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
- Excellent guest satisfaction and service standards.
- Accurate check-in, check-out and payment procedures.
- Proper handling of guest complaints and requests.
- Accurate documentation and cash handling.
- Good attendance, punctuality and teamwork.
- Compliance with hotel SOPs, policies and procedures.
Pay: From RM1,700.00 per month
Benefits:
- Maternity leave
- Opportunities for promotion
Work Location: In person