Guest Services Representative

GUEST SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE The GSR is responsible for assisting guests with check-in and check-out, answers and processes all phone calls received, plus handles all special requests for services or information, in accordance with standard policies and procedures. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job Description Resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction. Anticipate guests needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day. Maintain positive guest relations at all times. Resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction. Maintain complete knowledge of, or where to access to following information: a) all hotel features/services, hours of operation. b) all room types, numbers, layout, decor, appointments and location. c) all room rates, special packages and promotions. d) daily house count and expected arrivals/departures. e) room availability status for any given day. f) scheduled daily group activities. Obtain assigned bank and ensure accuracy of contracted monies. Keep bank secure at all times. Answer department telephone within 3 rings, using correct greeting and telephone etiquette. Process all guest check-ins. Verify registration card information with the guest. Obtain back-up information for guest credit/payment method and input into system; collect cash when designated. Direct Bell Person to escort guest and transport their luggage to the room. Handle overbooked or walked in guests. Accept and record wake-up call requests. Monitor, send and distribute guest faxes. Communicate pertinent guest information to designated departments/personnel (i.e., special requests, amenity delivery). Resolve discrepancies on the room status report with Housekeeping. Match the bucket check to in-house guest ledger report; report discrepancies to Manager. Process all check-outs. Process adjustment vouchers, paid-outs, correction vouchers, miscellaneous charges. Attend monthly department meetings and training sessions as necessary. Anything that contributes to a positive culture and the success of the hotel. Other duties as assigned. Requirements High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED). One to two years previous experience in a similar position helpful. Basic computer skills required. PMS experience preferred but not required (Opera, Visual Matrix, OnQ, etc.). #J-18808-Ljbffr