Curator

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION 

This role of Curator is responsible for welcoming guests to the hotel and assisting with bags if needed. This includes performing all check-in and check-out tasks, handling bags managing online and phone reservations, informing customers about payment methods and verifying their

credit card data, and ensuring all public Hotel spaces are cleaned and well-maintained. The Guest Service Agent will report all guest issues to a manager and in their recap as soon as is practicable, and always within the same shift. The curator is expected to be able to work with minimum supervision.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Welcome guests in a friendly, prompt, and professional manner. 
• Assist with bags storage.
• Act as a lobby ambassador. 
• Perform check-in and check-out procedures using Opera Cloud. Obtain guest information and ensure that the assigned room type, and rate are correct. Review billing with guest upon check-out and obtain the guest's signature. Ensure Canary information is collected and entered in Guest Profile in Opera. 
• Respond to all inquiries through Canary & Intelity.  
• Register guests, issue room keys, and provide information on hotel services and room location. Answer phones promptly and courteously. 
• Up-Sell rooms where possible to maximize hotel revenue. 
• Accurately process all credit card transactions by established procedures, including but not limited to posting all charges and completing cashier and other reports. 
• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies/service procedures/standards.  
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment. Use equipment only as intended. 
• Respond and Manage guest requests on OTA's platform (Booking.com / Expedia.com) 
• Anticipate guests' needs, respond promptly, and acknowledge all guests, however busy and at whatever time of day. Communicate any outstanding guest requests or issues to management that may require additional monitoring or follow-up. 
• Always maintain positive guest relations. 
• Resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction. 
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned work areas. 
• Maintain complete knowledge of: 
  • Scheduled daily activities in-house groups 
  • Hotel extension numbers 
  • Cell phone//radios carried by hotel personnel 
  • All special requests (DND, screen calls, etc.).
  • Hours of operation of each Hotel outlet 
  • Features and services provided by the hotel 

• Set up workstation with necessary supplies and resource materials. 
• Coordinates transportation to and from the airport.   
• Coordinates any room changes or moves. 
• Access all functions of associated Front Office systems. 
• Accommodate and/or coordinate all telephone requests congenially within 5 minutes of request. 
• Respond to all incoming telephone calls within 3 rings, using proper salutation and closing. 
• Upon request, provide guests with recommendations for dining, shopping, and for any other inquiries. Has a thorough knowledge of the area. Provides guests with directions. 
• Accept record and deliver wake-up calls. 
• Provide callers with accurate information on hotel facilities and services. 
• Monitor and maintain a log of all room-related issues. 
• Communicates room statuses with housekeeping to coordinate timely check-ins and check-outs. Informs housekeeping of early arrivals and "rush" rooms. 
• Document all guest complaints or problems; notify designated department/ personnel for resolving the situation; follow up to ensure completion and guest satisfaction. 
• Handle all reservation calls. Process, record, and follow up on any details relative to such. 
• Communicates important information with the previous and next shifts. 
• Document maintenance needs on work orders and submit them to the Manager.  
• Understand and assist with hotel emergency procedures (guest evacuations, fire alarms, etc.) 
• Perform other duties as requested by the manager. 

REPORTS TO 

ASSISTANT FRONT OFFICE MANAGER / DIRECTOR OF FRONT OFFICE 

SUPERVISES 

N/A 

KEY RELATIONSHIPS  

Internal

• The front office team and all other relevant departments 

External 

• Restaurant customers and hotel guests/visitors              

  WORK AREA 

All areas of the CIVILIAN, with a focus on the front office, lobby, hotel loading zone, and guest rooms 

  QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Physical:  

• Able to traverse spaces throughout the building as necessary.
• Able to move and traverse workspace for a minimum period of 8 hours a day. 
• Periodical bending, kneeling, and stretching. 
• Able to pull, push, carry, and lift at least 50 pounds. 
• Must be able to seize, grasp, turn, and hold objects with hands.·      

Understanding:

• Ability to read, comprehend and carry out instructions according to established procedures.

Comprehension:

• Fluent in the English language 

Organizational Skills:

• Work efficiently, utilize multi-tasking, and prioritize tasks.

Hygiene and Sanitation:

• Adherence to uniform, grooming, and personal hygiene standards, and expectations per Standard of Operating Procedures·      

Punctuality:

• Adherence to posted schedule and arrival time and attendance at mandatory meetings.

Responsibility:

• Personal comportment in line with CIVILIAN, New York policies, standards, and expectations

Desirable: 

• Multi-lingual 

Rate:

• $28.50 per hour

The statements in this job description are intended to represent the key duties and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job and are subject to change or modification without prior notice. This position is classified as non-exempt (per the Fair Labor Standards Act) and is not subject to overtime, by Federal and State Regulations. 

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the position's exclusive standards. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform related duties as their supervisor may require. 

The CIVILIAN Hotel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are to be made without regard to race, color, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, creed, marital status, transgender status, partnership status, familial status, national origin/ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, mental or physical disability or medical condition, handicap, military status, veteran's status, genetic information, unemployment status, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a victim of sex offenses or stalking, employment status, sexual or reproductive health decisions, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law ("Protected Characteristics").