What are the responsibilities and job description for the Guest Service Agent position at The Northport Hotel?
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Free food & snacks
- Free uniforms
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Job Summary:
The Guest Service Agent is responsible for providing attentive, courteous, and efficient service to all guests during check-in, throughout their stay, and at checkout, while maximizing room revenue and occupancy.
The Guest Service Agent is responsible for providing attentive, courteous, and efficient service to all guests during check-in, throughout their stay, and at checkout, while maximizing room revenue and occupancy.
Qualification Standards:
Education & Experience:
Education & Experience:
- College coursework in a related field is helpful.
- Experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Computer experience is required.
- Enjoys seeking out and creating memorable experiences.
- Shares the cultural belief that teamwork delivers results.
- Loves to SMILE!
Physical requirements:
- Ability to work required full-time shift.
- Light work - Exerting up to 15 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
- Ability to stand during the entire shift.
General Requirements:
- Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
- Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all levels 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 regular attendance in compliance with the Northport Hotel policies
- Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
- Comply with the Northport 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 maintain confidentiality of information.
- Must be able to handle cash and credit card transactions.
- Must be able to work with computer software systems.
- Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs.
Duties and Functions:
Fundamental Requirements:
Fundamental Requirements:
- Greet and welcome all guests approaching the Front Desk in accordance with the Northport Hotel company standards.
- Answer guest inquiries about hotel services, facilities, and hours of operation in a timely manner.
- Ensure logging and delivery of packages, mail and messages to guests.
- Review Front Office log and Trace Files daily.
- Answer inquiries from guests regarding restaurants, transportation, entertainment, etc.
- Follow all cash handling and credit policies.
- Be aware of all rates, packages, and special promotions.
- Be familiar with all in-house groups.
- Obtain all necessary information when taking room reservations and follow the rate-quoting scenario.
- Be familiar with hospitality terminology.
- Have knowledge of emergency fire safety procedures and assist as needed.
- Handle check-ins and checkouts in a friendly, efficient, and courteous manner.
- Use proper two-way radio (Relay) etiquette at all times when communicating with other employees.
- Fully comprehend and be able to operate all relevant aspects of the Front Desk PMS computer system.
- Be able to perform and complete all tasks and duties on the shift checklist in a timely and efficient manner.
- Balance and prepare individual paperwork for closing of shifts according to hotel standards.
- Maintain a clean work area.
- Assist guests with luggage storage.
Salary : $18 - $22
