PBX Operator

Responsibilities

• Promptly answers telephone calls in a positive and clear voice with standard greeting.
• Is familiar with the operation and function of PBX counsel.
• Listens to ascertain the correct extension and accurately transfers the call.
• Records accurate messages and recalls for guests as requested by reading and verbally reciting messages to the guests.
• Receives wake up call information, inputs cautiously into the automated wake-up system and verbally confirms time to guest.
• Is familiar with the operation of the resort two way radio communication system.
• Acts as a dispatcher for security, guest services and property operations employees.
• Provides timely information via paging system and two way radios to employees in response to emergencies and guest requests such as plumbing problems, shuttle service, etc.
• Briefly answers basic inquiries e.g. time, extension numbers, outlet hours, etc.
• Operates facsimile to send, receive.
• Operates photo copier.
• Shops competition for rates and availability.
• Remains calm and polite especially during emergency situations and / or heavy resort activity.
• Knows of resort emergency procedures and part played in them.
• Completes guest callback and ensures that all quests questions are answered correctly and ensures that concerns are followed up and have been resolved.
• Affords assistance to front desk associates as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
• Available to work all days of the week.
• Flexible long days and hours sometimes required.
• Sedentary work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
• Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
• Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
• Must be able to cross-train in other hotel related areas.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.