*Objective: *
The Guest Services Agent is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of hospitality are always demonstrated when welcoming guests into the hotel.
*Responsibilities and Essential Duties:*
* Follows all established and future front office Standard Operating Procedures.
* Provides value added service to customers to meet or exceed customer expectations:
* Communicates effectively with customers, co-workers, and supervisors.
* Demonstrates teamwork by cooperating and assisting at the front desk as needed.
* Handles difficult guest inquiries and concerns effectively, demonstrating problem resolution, and effective recovery.
* Maximizes guest service by exhibiting strong knowledge of the hotel's facilities and services.
* Effectively makes and alters reservations within the hotel PMS system.
* Promptly checks in or checks out guests, with attention to detail and accuracy.
* Reports, turns in, and/or logs all lost and found items according to established procedures.
* Utilizes up-selling techniques to maximize profitability.
* Provides courteous service to customers by adhering to Quality standards:
* Communicates clearly and courteously.
* Demonstrates proficiency in the use of switchboard equipment and the property management system.
* Qualifies and transfers incoming calls promptly to the appropriate extension
* Responds to customer questions regarding hotel, in-house facilities, and local events.
* Provides courteous, prompt, and accurate inter-hotel communications to staff and customers:
* Takes accurate and complete messages.
* Ensures customer needs are met and followed up on in a timely fashion.
* Communicates with authorized personnel by using paging system and radio.
* Follows established hotel security and safety policies as required.
* Key member of crisis and emergency team.
* Identifies and forwards incoming faxes, customer mail, packages, and messages promptly.
* Maintains regular attendance as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
* Ensures organization and cleanliness of the front desk area.
* Prints and distributes reports and vouchers as needed.
* Reports all concerns related to Engineering/Maintenance, Health and Safety, Security or Suspicious circumstances (including smells/sights and sound) immediately to the appropriate leader.
* Keeps immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance.
* Provides exceptional guest service at all times.
* Other projects/duties as assigned.
Job Specifications and Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education: High School diploma
*Interpersonal Skills**:* Focuses on solving conflict, maintains confidentiality; Actively listens to others without interrupting or distractions; Maintains a positive attitude even in negative situations; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. Versatile, able to work under stressful situations. Must be able to work well under pressure. Takes pride in a job well done.
*Professionalism*: Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
*Safety and Security**:* Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
*Attendance/Punctuality:* Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
*Dependability:* Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions. Flexible to work a variety of shifts.
*Innovation:* Generates suggestions for improving work.
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