Guest Service Agent

About the Role

Greet, register, and service guests in a friendly and courteous manner according to hotel/brand and sustainability standards.

Growth opportunities include advancing to Front Desk Supervisor, Sales Coordinator, Front Office Manager, or Sales Manager.

Responsibilities

• Immediately greet guests and offer to assist with their needs.
• Register and assign guests to hotel rooms.
• Establish methods of payment and verify credit.
• Make and confirm reservations.
• Compute bills, collect payments, and make change for guests.
• Transmit and receive messages, using telephones or the PMS system.
• Respond to guest requests in a timely manner.
• Receive and resolve guest complaints, elevating to supervisor if necessary.
• Secure guests' valuables in hotel safe or safe-deposit boxes, if not available in guest rooms.
• Perform bookkeeping activities, such as balancing accounts and conducting audits.
• Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.
• Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment, and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Assist in the breakfast area or with guest luggage when staffing assistance is required or during peak periods.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous customer service experience or equivalent training required.
• Knowledge of PMS systems preferred.

Work Environment

• Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, weekends, and alternate shifts.
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 25 pounds, bending, reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.

Company Values

• People Are Our Capability
• Hearts That Serve
• Only Excellence
• Stay Nimble
• Own It