What are the responsibilities and job description for the Receptionist position at The Weston?
the smiling face of hospitality...front and center
What's in it for you…
- Insurance enrollment available from DAY 1!
- Paid time off available from DAY 1!
- Holiday pay available from DAY 1!
- 401(k) enrollment after 30 days!
- Hotel and travel discounts at worldwide destinations!
- Professional development and promotion opportunities!
About this job...
Guest Service Representatives are often the first in-person contact for hotel guests and support the realized and unrealized needs of guests throughout the hospitality experience. Serving as a brand liaison, Guest Service Representatives are engaging, attentive, service-oriented, and take a creative approach to problem solving. The primary responsibility of a Guest Service Representative is to deliver and exceed guest expectations, execute brand service standards, resolve challenges, and maintain excellent communication with guests, peers, and supervisors.
What you'll be doing...
- Welcome arriving guests and complete the hotel’s arrival/check-in experience, ensuring special requests are fulfilled and accurate information is received.
- Engage in purposeful communication and build rapport with guests, creating an open dialogue to uncover guest expectations and unrealized needs.
- Effectively engage with guests through phone or electronic communication consistent with hotel brand standards to ensure guest satisfaction.
- Assist callers with booking dinner reservations for The Left Bank and take inquires for spa services at Le Spa.
- Effectively communicate with hotel departments to ensure timely and accurate delivery of guest expectations, fulfillment of needs, and challenge resolution.
- Listen to guests and empathize with their challenges. When necessary, solicit guest feedback and act on guests concerns.
- Always maintain professionalism consistent with hotel brand and company expectations.
- Know and communicate hotel emergency procedures; inform and assist guests in emergencies.
- Use hotel communication log and verbal or electronic means to notify fellow associates and/or supervisors of pertinent information.
- If applicable, maintain balance and security of house bank and accurately log all transactions.
Requirements...
Experience & Education:
- 2 years of customer service experience, preferably in Hospitality or related industry
- High School diploma or equivalency education certificate required
Communication:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must be able to speak, read, and write in primary language used in the workplace
Physical:
- 8 hours per day at standing desk/computer; stand and walk frequently throughout the workday
- Lift, lower, and maneuver up to 30 pounds occasionally
About The Weston
The Weston is an award-winning boutique hotel offering an intimate and luxurious experience. With just nine beautifully appointed rooms, an on-site French restaurant, and a petit spa, we provide personalized hospitality in the heart of New England. Recently named the #1 hotel in New England and among the top 20 hotels worldwide by Condé Nast Traveler in 2024, we are proud to set a new standard in excellence. Open for just one year, we are expanding with a new bakery opening soon, enhancing our commitment to culinary and guest experiences.