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Guest Service Agent/Welcome Enthusiast
full-time
About this role
Job overview
Check-in/check-out hotel guests in a timely and professional manner; process all payments according to established procedures to ensure guest satisfaction.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Welcomes guests in a friendly, prompt, and professional manner.
- Register guests, issue room keys, provide information on hotel services and room location; prepare for group check-in and out and VIP arrivals; become informed of events/ functions in the hotel during the shift. Answer phones promptly and courteously.
- Up-sell rooms where possible to maximize hotel revenue.
- Accurately process all cash and credit card transactions per established procedures including but not limited to posting all charges, completing cashier and other reports, preparing deposits, and counting/securing assigned banks.
- Issue, control, and release guest safe deposit boxes.
- Communicate any outstanding guest requests or issues to management that may require additional monitoring or follow-up.
- Respond appropriately to guest requests; promotes hotel services, facilities, and outlets; provide guests with information such as local attractions and directions to increase satisfaction. Make appropriate service recovery gestures to ensure total guest satisfaction.
- May routinely book guest reservations for individuals and/or groups that are requested either by phone or from within the hotel, process cancellations, revisions, and information updates on changes.
- Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communications and coordination with other departments.
- Perform other duties as assigned including guest room tours, concierge services, special guest requests, etc.
- In carrying out your duties you will follow all Company and Brand Standards.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
- High School diploma or equivalent, plus one-year front desk/guest service experience. Some college is preferred.
- Must speak fluent English. Other languages preferred.
- This job requires the ability to perform the following:
- Frequently standing up behind the desk and front office area
- Remain stationary for extended periods.
- Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds
- Handling objects, products, and computer equipment
- Use a keyboard to operate various property management and reservations systems, etc.
- Other:
- Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests and employees.
- Reading and writing abilities are utilized often.
- Basic math skills are used frequently.
- Problem-solving, reasoning, motivating, and training abilities are often used.
- May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
Work Area: Front Office
What you'll do
- The Guest Service Agent is responsible for checking in and out hotel guests, processing payments, and ensuring guest satisfaction. They also handle guest requests, promote hotel services, and coordinate with other departments.
About Easton's Group of Hotels Inc.
Spearheaded by vision and dynamic leadership, The Easton’s Group has grown into a major force spanning hotels, event venues and residential developments across Ontario. Our six core values work together to ensure total satisfaction for every guest and business partner.
Development: We strive to build strong relationships, embrace new ideas and encourage skills training and professional growth.
Integrity: We strive to be ethical and earn the trust of everyone we do business with.
Excellence: We aim for the highest standards of personal and corporate achievement.
Service: We are committed to providing each guest with the highest of professionalism and consideration.
Teamwork: We believe in working collaboratively with others to achieve common goals.
Respect: We believe everyone deserves to be treated in a caring, considerate manner.
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