Front Office Assistant
Job Summary
The Front Office Assistant is responsible for delivering professional and guest-focused services, ensuring efficient check-in/check-out processes. This role involves managing reservations, handling guest inquiries, and maintaining accurate billing records. You will coordinate with internal departments to provide a seamless hospitality experience.
Responsibilities
- Manage check-in/check-out and guest reservations
- Handle guest inquiries, complaints, and requests
- Process payments and reconcile shifts
- Coordinate with hotel departments for service flow
Required Skills
- Hospitality Management diploma
- Hotel PMS software proficiency
- English and Bahasa Malaysia fluency
- Customer service oriented
Job Details
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver professional, efficient and guest-focused front office services, ensuring smooth check-in/check-out, accurate reservations handling, and a positive first and last impression for all guests.
Responsibilities:
- Welcome and check-in/check-out guests in a courteous, efficient and professional manner.
- Handle guest reservations, walk-ins, room assignments and rate quotations accurately.
- Respond promptly to guest enquiries, requests and complaints, escalating where necessary.
- Maintain accurate guest records, billing and cashiering in line with SOPs.
- Coordinate with Housekeeping, Bellman and other departments to ensure room readiness and guest service flow.
- Handle telephone calls, messages and correspondence professionally.
- Process payments, deposits and ensure proper cash handling and end-of-shift reconciliation.
- Maintain product knowledge of hotel facilities, promotions and local attractions to assist guests.
- Ensure the front desk and lobby area are kept clean, organised and presentable always.
- Support emergency and security procedures as required.
- Maintain close communication and coordination with the reservations team and ensure booking information are in order.
Requirements:
- Diploma or equivalent in Hospitality Management or related field.
- Prior experience in front office or guest service operations preferred.
- Good command of English and Bahasa Malaysia; additional languages an advantage.
- Proficient in hotel PMS and basic Microsoft Office applications.
- Pleasant, well-groomed and service-oriented disposition.
- Able to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required.
- Possession of own transport is an added advantage.
Perks & Benefits:
- Attractive remuneration package (Basic salary + Overtime + Midnight shift allowance).
- Duty meals provided.
- Uniform provided.
- Outpatient medical coverage.
- Career growth opportunities.
- Comprehensive training programs.