The Waring House Restaurant & Inn, located at 395 County Road 1 in Picton, is seeking a friendly, easygoing individual to join its Front Desk team. At the front desk, you will be the first point of contact for all hotel visitors and will be responsible for creating a welcoming first impression.

Duties

- Greet guests and welcome them to the property
- Answer phone calls and direct calls to appropriate parties
- Address guests' questions and concerns by actively listening and providing them with appropriate information, direction and a professional demeanour
- Book reservations for dining, accommodations, cookery school and special events.
- Accept and sign delivery of letters, packages, etc. and distribute them either in the office or have them sent to their appropriate department.
- Check, sort, and respond to emails in an informative, courteous and professional manner or forward them to the appropriate department.
- Keep the reception area tidy and presentable with restocking of supplies, and light cleaning duties (including dusting and vacuuming)
- Assist guests with minor room issues (TV troubleshooting, extra linens or amenities)

Qualifications:
- Experience as a front desk representative or agent in a relevant position




- Familiarity with the use of office equipment (e.g. fax, printer, etc.)
- Thorough knowledge of customer service
- Knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel and Word)
- Strong communication and people skills
- Strong at multitasking and organizational skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- The Ability to work in a rapid-paced environment is a requirement
- Must be available to work various shifts, including days, evenings, weekends and holidays
- Previous experience in the hotel industry is an asset, but not a requirement

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Seasonal, Contract

Additional pay

- Tips

Benefits:
- On-site parking
- Discounted/Free food and beverages on shift

Flexible language requirement:
- French not required

Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Picton, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work

Experience:
- Hotel & Accommodations Guest Services Staff: 1 year (preferred)
- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person Pay: $18.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Front Desk Agent (Picton)
🏢 The Waring House Restaurant u0026 Inn
📍 Picton