| Job Description : |
Strand Hospitality Services is a leader in the third party hotel management industry in the Southeast United States. Our mission is to Develop Prosperous Relationships with our employees, guests, owners and all those we interact with to conduct business. Come see if Strand Hospitality Services is right for you! We get back to all applicants.
Provides excellent customer service to the guests during their hotel stay. Responds to guest requests as well as proactively predicts guests’ needs. Provides information and services to the guest at the front desk of the hotel.
Duties and Responsibilities
Including, but not limited to:
1.Answers incoming telephone calls professionally, following the hotel and/or brand expectations regarding phone etiquette.
2.Provides excellent customer service, responding to guest questions or concerns in a timely and courteous manner.
3.Makes reservations or modifies reservations as needed.
4.Follows hotel and/or brand standards related to guest interactions and reward programs.
5.Coordinates check-in and check-out procedures with multiple guests in line in a courteous and efficient, providing a positive experience for each guest.
6.Maintains guest privacy and safety by not sharing information about guests, to callers, walk-ins, or other guests.
7.Documents information regarding guest or room information in the front desk notebook for future shifts. Protects this information as confidential from guests and employees without a “need to know”.
8.Assists sales team with pre-registration and blocking of rooms for groups.
9.Adheres to proper credit, check cashing, and cash-handling policies and procedures.
10.Tracks room status to ensure guests are assigned to vacant ready rooms.
11.Shares correct information regarding rooms, amenities, and hotel rules.
12.Uses suggesting selling techniques to sell rooms and to promote other services of the hotel.
13.Coordinates room status updates with the housekeeping department by notifying housekeeping of all check-outs, late check-outs, early check-ins, special requests, and part-day rooms.
14.Processes mail, packages, and message handling with care so accurate information is provided to guests or management promptly.
15.Attends department meetings.
16.Communicates with Housekeeping and Maintenance regarding guest concerns or room preparation for rental.
17.Follows all safety and emergency procedures. Is aware of accident prevention policies.
18.Completes duties and confirms on shift checklist as assigned.
19.Various other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Requirements
Hotel Guest Services Experience Preferred
Customer Service Experience Required
Ability to reason and make appropriate decisions in response to guest concerns
Strand Values
All employees are expected to embody the values listed below with co-workers,
guests and any visitors or other employees come in contact with.
Service – passionately service our owners, employees and guests
Team Oriented – working together to achieve results
Responsive – timely responding to our customers
Accountable – taking ownership of results
Noble Spirit – high moral character, integrity, courage, generosity and honor
Dynamic – initiate positive change
Work Environment
Frequent sitting, standing, and walking
Frequent bending forward and trunk rotation while sitting and standing
Frequent stair climbing, reaching both above and below shoulders as well as pushing and pulling
Vision – must have the ability to adjust focus as well as use of close, peripheral and depth/distance vision
Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 15 lbs.
Occasional squatting and kneeling
Strand Hospitality Services offers competitive pay and benefits. Full-time employees receive an excellent benefits package to include medical, dental, vision and life insurances, 4% match in a 401k plan (no vesting period required), vacation days, paid-time off and discounted hotel stays. We also offer discounts to a variety of entertainment venues and an upbeat and supportive working environment.
Strand Hospitality Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. |