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Jacksonville, FL, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Hospitality
The Role
Greets hotel guests, manages check-ins and check-outs, processes reservations and special requests, posts charges, handles cash and card payments, applies rates and discounts, and follows cancellation and relocation procedures. The role requires accurate front-office system use, professional communication, flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays, and the ability to provide positive guest experiences.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities

What you will be doing

  • Greet and communicate cordially with guests, promptly and professionally checking them in and out of the hotel. Assist in pre-registration and blocking of reservations when necessary.
  • Promptly, accurately and efficiently know how and where to post all charges.
  • Have complete working knowledge of Front Office computer or manual system, including all daily transactions and those which are not performed often.
  • Accurately manage cash handling, including receiving cash, checks and credit card information from guests for payment of hotel charges and making change correctly.
  • Review any reservations with special requests and work to block rooms accordingly.
  • Have knowledge of hotel rates, discounts and how to handle each.
  • Have working knowledge of reservations and procedures, including how to take same day reservations. Should be able to take reservations in approximately 2 minutes. Know and follow cancellation procedures and relocation procedures when necessary.
Preferred Qualifications

What we are looking for

  • High work ethic and self-initiative
  • May be required to work varying schedules to include nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Someone who enjoys working as and being part of a team that provides great experiences for our Guests!
  • Physical Requirements (In-Office Role)
  • Ability to work in a standard office environment.
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. (6-8 hours a day)
  • Occasional standing and walking throughout the workday.
  • Frequent fine motor skills, use of hands and fingers for keyboarding/typing, utilizing a mouse or trackpad, writing, and operating office equipment.
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Occasionally required to stand, walk, bend, reach, or carry items.
  • Ability to lift and/or move 10–25 pounds as needed (e.g., files, office supplies).
  • Visual ability to read from a computer screen and printed materials including close visual focus for extended periods and color differentiation (for certain roles).
  • Ability to hear and participate in conversations and meetings, use phone and/or headset
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

    Skills Required

    • High work ethic and self-initiative
    • Availability to work varying schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays
    • Ability to work in a standard office environment
    • Ability to sit and work at a computer for 6–8 hours per day
    • Ability to stand and walk occasionally throughout the workday
    • Frequent fine motor skills for keyboarding, typing, writing, and operating office equipment
    • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
    • Ability to occasionally stand, walk, bend, reach, or carry items
    • Ability to lift or move 10–25 pounds as needed
    • Ability to read computer screens and printed materials with close visual focus
    • Ability to hear and participate in conversations and use a phone or headset
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    The Company
    1,400 Employees

    What We Do

    Remington Hospitality is a dynamic, independent hotel management company with over 40 years of experience. It manages over 120 hotels, spanning 26 brands and 19 independent or boutique properties. Specializing in project, property, and condominium hotel management, the company focuses on maximizing operating performance and delivering exceptional results for owners, investors, and guests through a performance-driven culture and a commitment to professional service.

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