What are the responsibilities and job description for the Guest Experience Specialist- Graduate Auburn position at Schulte?
Collegiate Hotel Group®, is seeking a Guest Experience Specialist to join Graduate Auburn by Hiltonand its brilliant team of hospitality enthusiasts.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
A champion of guest experience. Manages group resumes, group experiences, and ensures contacts are supported throughout the stay. Where applicable is the operations lead and concierge for the local Graduate Home. Is highly engaged in the community and makes recommendations, reservations, and overall aids in those areas to our guests.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage hotel amenity program, reviews options with guests, prepares, and delivers them as assigned and needed
- Review current and upcoming VIP arrival
- Inspect VIP rooms and pre-set amenities
- Reach out to each VIP and special occasion guests 1 week prior to their arrival
- Reach out to each VIP and special occasion guest during their stay
- Review incoming packages and special rate code guests
- Review all group resumes and be knowledgeable of group contacts and group goals
- Gain familiarity and be the expert on property for information on the city's geography, restaurants, amenities, clubs and tourism industries to provide accurate information to hotel guests
- Personally develop relations with well-established services : baby-sitters, florists, beauty and barber shops, in room spa services, local convention and visitor bureau, and local venues
- Be familiar with all local events and activities and communicate those events to entire staff
- Recommends community activities to guests
- Work with housekeeping when lobby and public area needs attention and ensures it is presentable by organizing books, fluffing pillows, wiping down high touch areas
- Assist Front Desk with phones, guest communication, check-ins and check-outs when necessary
- Assist leadership with maintaining Pass-On log with Front Office team
- Observe Front Office, F&B, and Valet guest interactions. Encourage positive and informative guest encounters through communication with associates
- Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES