What are the responsibilities and job description for the Guest Service Representative/ Hotel Front Desk- Homewood Suites Orlando position at Buffalo Lodging?
Homewood Suites by Hilton/Orlando-Nearest Universal Studios- 5893 American Way
Orlando, FL 32819
We are currently looking for Guest Service Representatives to join our Front Desk Team! A Universal™ Partner Hotel we are minutes from Orlando fun. Located off I-4, we're one mile from Universal Orlando Resort™. Our Homewood Suites is an extended stay hotel with 122 guest suites. We are 12 miles from Disney World®. Our guests also can enjoy our outdoor pool, hot tub, sports court, fire pit, and grills. Hot complimentary breakfast served daily and our evening social on Wednesdays is offered to all our guests. The Homewood Suites is one of the 50 hotel properties owned and managed by the award-winning hotel management company, Buffalo Lodging Associates.
The Guest Service Representative/Front Desk is the face of the hotel, and provides superior service to all guests. Responsibilities include:
- Greeting guests, complete the check- in/ check-out procedure through the Property management system while obtaining and storing pertinent information.
- Handles cash, credit card information and goods at the property
- Identifying the needs of each guest and provides relevant information regarding the hotel services and amenities, to create an accommodating environment for all. Respond to all guest requests in a timely manner.
- Taking reservations from incoming callers while providing excellence in service and inputs all information into the hotel management system. Updates and cancels reservations in the system as requested by the guest.
- Typical Schedule : Must be flexible - Morning Shifts : 7 AM – 3 PM , Evening Shifts: 3 PM – 11 PM, Weekend and Holidays availability needed. The starting rate of pay is $16.25 per hour.
What You Bring:
For the most success in this role, requirements are as follows:
- Customer Service experience, in a hotel setting preferred.
- Hilton experience is a plus.
- High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
- Computer knowledge including intranet, Property management system, WORD, and EXCEL is strongly preferred.
About Buffalo Lodging Associates:
Buffalo Lodging Associates, a hotel management company based out of Canton, MA has put an emphasis on true hospitality since being founded in 1996. While building an extensive portfolio of 50 hotels, we’ve partnered with the most respected hotel brands in the business including Marriott International, Hilton Worldwide, InterContinental Hotels Group, and Choice Hotel International hotels. Buffalo Lodging Associates is a community of welcoming, committed, and passionate associates driven to provide a best-in-class hospitality experience and operational excellence.
What We Offer You:
- Paid Weekly (Every Friday!)
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Competitive 401 (k) Retirement Savings Plan with Generous Employer Match
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Spending Account
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Hotel Discounts – for You, Your Friends and Family
- Wellness Programs
- Monthly Employee Appreciation Activities & Events
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
Buffalo Lodging Associates provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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