Guest Service Agent

Guest Service AgentThe Guest Service Agent represents the hotel throughout all aspects of guest's stay by providing prompt and courteous service. The Guest Service Agent will greet guests with an immediate and sincere welcome and help them get registered as guests, assign room keys, verify and collect payment, and eventually process guest checkout. Finally, the Guest Service Agent will answer phones, make and confirm reservations, and assist guests with special requests and area information.Currently looking to fill the following position(s):FULL TIME / 3PM-11PM shift (32-40 hours)PART TIME / 7AM-3PM shift (16-24 hours)Benefits for the Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks Employees: (dependent upon hours/tenure/performance)Compensation: $17.00+ per hour (commensurate with experience)Paid VacationPaid BirthdayTime and a half pay for Holidays! (Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas)Medical, Dental, and Vision plans401K Plan - Company matches up to 3%Team Member Travel Program - highly discounted rates at Hilton Brand hotelsYMCA Corporate DiscountMonthly & Quarterly IncentivesSeasonal BonusesContinued Education Sponsor - Employees can earn Hospitality & Tourism certificates at local Community CollegeEmployee Recognition and Appreciation ProgramEmployee Meal Program (Your meal is FREE if you're on the clock!) and other Restaurant DiscountsEssential Functions for the Guest Service Agent:Answer phones, make and confirm reservations. Have knowledge of room locations, descriptions, availability and room rates. Use proper telephone etiquette. Confirm and set wake up calls.Retrieve mail, small packages, send and retrieve faxes, make copies, file, stamp outgoing mail, take and deliver messages.Work closely with housekeeping and maintenance departments to update room status and coordinate maintenance requests via Radio and/or HelloShift.Respond to guest complaints such as price conflicts, maintenance issues, and room location/availability issues. Listen and assist guests in a resolution that is acceptable using service recovery tools, if necessary. Research customer service recovery options to choose the best solution to solving the problem. Direct guests to managers when necessary.Perform cashier related functions such as posting charges, collecting payments, closing accounts, making change for guests and balancing a cash drawer. Adhere to all credit card, check, and cash handling policies and procedures.Knows all safety procedures, remaining calm and alert during emergency situations and during heavy hotel activity. Required to follow all security and privacy procedures to protect guest information.Process guest checkouts.Clean and maintain lobby and common areas.Provide area information to guests such as directions, attraction details, transportation requests, and local area recommendations.Understand that the hospitality business functions seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day, and that schedules must accommodate fluctuating business demand, sometimes requiring employees to move from their accustomed shifts or requiring overtime. A hospitable service atmosphere must be projected at all times.Carry out all reasonable requests by management.Work as a team with co-workers to complete check lists and daily duties.Maintain a professional working relationship with all departments within the hotel.Will communicate any pertinent information with other shifts and department managers as necessaryRequirement for the Guest Service Agent:Ability to effectively deal with customers both on site and over the telephone who may require a high level of patience. Use tact and diplomacy to resolve complaints and defuse anger.Basic mathematical and calculator skills.Ability to operate office equipment such as photocopier, fax machine, and multiline telephone.Ability to access and accurately input information into a computer system.Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, and occasionally lift or carry items.Compliance with hotel grooming and uniform policies.Must be capable of how to read, write, and speak English fluently.OBX Resort, LLC DBA Hilton Garden Inn is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, political belief, or disability.