Front Desk Officer Job at the Borough Lagos

The Borough Lagos - Nestled in the heart of Lagos, our boutique hotel offers unparalleled luxury and service. Whether you’re in Lagos working, relocating or traveling with your family, our boutique hotel will delight you with plush amenities with upscale décor. The Borough Lagos is already the trusted choice for the world’s leading corporations, international organizations, and discerning private clients who want to relax in the stylish comfort and feel of their own home while on a long or short stay in the Lagos area.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Front Desk Officer

Job Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Brief

• We are looking for a Hotel Front Desk Representative to serve as our guests’ first point of contact and manage all aspects of their accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Perform all check-in and check-out tasks
• Manage online and phone reservations
• Provide information about our hotel, available rooms, rates and amenities
• Respond to clients’ complaints in a timely and professional manner
• Inform customers about payment methods and verify 
• Register guests collecting necessary information (like contact details and exact dates of their stay)
• Welcome guests upon their arrival and assign rooms
• Liaise with our housekeeping staff to ensure all rooms are clean, tidy and fully-furnished to accommodate guests’ needs
• Confirm group reservations and arrange personalized services for VIP customers and event attendees, like wedding guests
• Upsell additional facilities and services, when appropriate
• Maintain updated records of bookings and payments

Requirements and skills

• Work experience as a Hotel Front Desk Agent, Receptionist or similar role
• Experience with hotel reservations software, like Cloudbeds and RoomKeyPMS
• Understanding of how travel planning websites operate, like Booking and TripAdvisor
• Customer service attitude
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Degree in hotel management is a plus