Rooms Controller

About the role

This position is a Rooms Controller at AC Miami Wynwood.

Responsibilities

• Greet, register and service guests in a friendly and courteous manner according to hotel/brand and sustainability standards.
• Implement appropriate booking strategies to ensure that all parties are appropriately accommodated, and work with housekeeping and the reservations department regarding the distribution and status of guest rooms.
• Assign room according to guest request and preferences whenever possible.
• Pre-register designated guests and prepare key packets.
• Immediately greet guest and offer to assist with their needs.
• Register and assign guests to hotel rooms.
• Establish method 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 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 assist guests with 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.

Career Path

Potential career paths include Front Desk Supervisor or Sales Coordinator leading to Front Office Manager or Sales Manager roles.