Steeped in rich history and surrounded by the most iconic institutions of our nation, The Hay-Adams is the downtown Washington, D.C. hotel for discerning guests. Enveloped by views of the White House, St. John’s Church, and the scenic Lafayette Park, the 5-star accommodations at The Hay-Adams are the embodiment of refined residence. Marked by Washington, D.C.’s most accommodating amenities and dedicated services, The Hay-Adams is the boutique hotel of choice for the modern luxury traveler. The Hay-Adams offers an exceptional guest experience that goes beyond a good night’s sleep.

The PBX Operator is the communications hub of the Hotel. The PBX Operator answers all incoming calls in a professional and courteous manner, connecting callers with the appropriate extensions, taking messages where necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Answer all external calls to the hotel and connect the caller with their desired party. Provide all callers with information that may be requested with regards to the hotel.

Answer all internal calls and assists the guest in any way they need.

All tasks and duties must be performed within the guidelines set by standards of excellence, employee handbook and hotel policies and procedures.

Operator should be able to answer any questions with regards hotel information, including operating hours. Operator should be able to provide callers with information regarding the local area and/or direct the caller to the appropriate department.

Communicate and log requests and calls to other departments via the telephone, radio, and property management systems. Follow through to ensure that guest requests are handled in a timely manner.

Is empowered to do what ever is needed to make any guest of the hotel happy, within reason. Communicate any guest issues to the manager on duty.

Monitor security screens in office and report any suspicious activities to the manager on duty and/or the Director of Security.

Take all guest wake up requests and log them. Ensure wakeup calls are performed in a timely manner, following proper procedures.

Responsible for communications during fire safety and has an in-depth knowledge of all fire procedures

Assist with front office operational tasks where appropriate.

Keep log of daily activities.

Perform any other reasonable duties as required and directed.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to a satisfactory standard. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and Experience

High School diploma, general education degree, or international equivalent or three to six months experience in a related field required. Customer service experience preferred. General computer experience required.

Language Skills

Must have good knowledge of English, ability to speak clearly read and write. Must have an excellent calm professional telephone voice. Must be able to listen or read instructions, memos, short correspondences and messages. Must have ability to write memos, short correspondences or messages.

Mathematical Skills

Must have basic number knowledge, ability to add divide, subtract and multiply basic two digit numbers.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to carry out detailed but uninvolved instructions both written and oral, using common sense understanding required. Ability to deal with problems in a calm professional manner required.

Physical Ability

Ability to sit in a confined environment for long periods required. Ability to use a computer screen for long periods required. Ability to talk and listen through a headset for log periods required. Must be able to work well under pressure and emergency situations.

The Hay-Adams is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring diverse professionals.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Publié Le 25 Novembre 2024

PBX Operator

The Hay-Adams

The Hay-Adams

A Luxury Downtown Washington, D.C. Hotel

Other Job Openings

PBX Operator

Housekeeping Houseperson / Houseman

Stewarding Supervisor

Chef de Cuisine

Director of Revenue Management

Mechanic