Guest Services Agent- Part Time

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate the front desk according to standard operating procedures and with exceptional guest service.
• Operate with accuracy the reservation system, check-in and checkout system and credit card system, following all safety and security procedures.
• Check registration (folio) cards for completeness, accuracy, and legibility.
• Maintain accurate cash sheet. Responsible for cash drawer balancing.
• Operate the switchboard and disperse calls as required by your shift.
• Take guest messages and faxes with accuracy, always noting the date and time of message.
• Repeat message back to caller to assure the accuracy of the message.
• Use message light to tell guests that they have a message waiting.
• Know emergency procedures and how to respond.
• Never say a guest’s room number out loud.
• Be knowledgeable of hotel promotions. Know room rate. Also know the amenities of the rooms so you can inform guests of what to expect in their rooms.
• Know physical makeup of building-exterior and interior. Know where the closest shopping, convenience store and gas station is.
• Complete daily reports, audits correspondences etc. as required by your shift.
• Keep lobby and office area clean at all times.
• Set wake-up calls as dictated by your shift.
• Prepare room status sheet for housekeeping and update housekeeping on rooms available to clean as guests checkout or leave for the day.
• Take and confirm credit cards for validity and acceptability.
• Lock and secure area if leaving the front desk, even if it is for a moment!
• Create incident reports for guest injuries / issues when required.
• Answer all calls within three (3) rings. All calls are to be answered in a “scripted” manner.
• Take and record reservations with accuracy. Confirm as requested.
• Resolve guest complaints.
• Maintains regular attendance, is consistently on time, and observes prescribed work, break and meal periods in compliance with standards.
• Maintains high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include compliance with the dress code.
• Performs any other duties as requested by supervisor.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment normally entails the following: Indoor work environment May be exposed to and use of cleaning chemicals throughout the shift Minimal to moderate noise levels consistent with hotel environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

During the course of performing the physical demands of this position, associates are expected to observe and adhere to safety and security procedures, promoting a safe work environment. The physical activity normally entails the following attributes. Position is expected to: Stand more than 2/3 of the time Walk less than 1/3 of the time Sit less than 1/3 of the time Lift up to 15 lbs Push / pull up to 10 pounds