Guest Services Agent

Job Description

Job Summary:

Often the first and last contact for our guests, the front desk agent is a critical link to guest satisfaction. Responsibilities include welcoming guests, processing registration and check-out, anticipating guest needs and meeting or exceeding those needs, responding to and resolving guest inquires and complaints, and coordinating with other departments to ensure guests feel well-cared for and valued. This person should be very comfortable interacting with guests and potential clients in a highly professional manner.

Key Responsibilities:

* Maintain a personal demeanor that is friendly, cheerful and courteous at all times.
* Greet guests by name.
* Ensure that all guests feel welcomed to the property.
* Register guests and assign rooms.
* Conduct check-out processes.
* Ensure guest satisfaction by responding to guest inquiries with accurate information and a positive attitude.
* Answer inquiries pertaining to hotel services, registration of guests, shopping, dining, entertainment, and travel directions.
* Respond to phone calls, and retrieve guest mail, faxes and packages.
* Promote hotel amenities and services to guests using personal knowledge and effective selling techniques.
* Welcome and effectively resolve guest questions, issues and complaints with supervisor assistance as needed.
* Provide constant and consistent communication with other departments and supervisors/managers in order to ensure guest satisfaction.
* Attend team briefings.

* Handle cash, credit card, currency conversions and other financial transactions.
* Post charges such as room, food, liquor or telephone to ledger.
* Compute or adjust bill, collect payment, and make change for guests.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education
* High school diploma or GED

Skills and Experience (Essential)
* At least 18 years of age
* Basic computer skills
* Must be able to read, communicate effectively and have superb interpersonal skills
* Must be able to work well under pressure while retaining tact and composure when resolving guest complaints
* Work experience in the hospitality or restaurant industry preferred
* Communication in other languages is helpful

Benefits:

• 401k after 90 days, fully vested, company match to 4%
• Medical/ Dental/Vision– eligible after 60 days
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Awesome Paid Time Off policy
• Hilton Discounts Worldwide
• Northwood Hospitality Discounts