Spa Receptionist - Part Time Year Round

Job Description

Job Description

BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Spa/Fitness Receptionist is responsible for answering the telephone, greeting customers, scheduling appointments, selling merchandise, and orientating guests to the Spa and its facilities. The ideal candidate would be courteous, self-motivated, and detail-oriented. Benefits include generous and competitive pay, commission, career growth potential, training and workshops with leading companies in the Spa industry.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Welcome all guests and answer phone calls in a timely manner in accordance with guest service training guidelines; ensure a consistent guest service experience by adhering to Mohonk Mountain House’s 14 Service Steps and Strategies.
• Take, organize, and coordinate reservations for services.
• Follow standard operating procedures regarding check-in of Spa guests, including handling payment for services and products according to guest’s preference (room charge, credit or gift card, cash, check, etc.)
• Maintain high level of product knowledge by attending product training sessions and participating in new service trainings by receiving incoming services.
• Demonstrate knowledge of products and services, educate guests, and sell merchandise, and create and maintain displays.
• Play an active and hands on role in supporting the appearance of the Spa by maintain the cleanliness of the reception, locker room and relaxation areas through merchandising, stocking and following Cleaning and Sanitation procedures.
• Maintain a neat and orderly workspace.
• Attend associate meetings and applicable workshops.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and actions through a display of courtesy, service, cooperation, hospitality, empathy, sensitivity and professionalism to guests and team members.
• Perform basic administrative duties such as filing, photocopying, scanning, and faxing. Handle mail orders, track packages, mail/email correspondences.
• Work productively and efficiently with or without supervision when performing routine tasks.
• Perform basic mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and perform and record cash/credit transactions accurately.
• Maintain the proper balance in cash drawers, making change orders when necessary.
• Demonstrate proficiency with Windows-based operating systems and use software including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook.
• Reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, stoop, twist, walk up and down stairs/inclines, sit, climb up/down ladders or stand for up to 5 hours at a time.
• Lift up to 50 pounds from ground level to 4 feet to place on cart with/without assistance. Walk up to 3 miles per day.
• See close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus; Distinguish between colors, shades, tints.
• Inspect work by touch, sight, sound and smell for conformance to prescribed standards.
• Speak, read and write the English language and communicate in a clear and congenial manner, with our guests, visitors and employees. Hear verbal instructions, directions and warnings.
• Adhere to all Mohonk Mountain House and Departmental policies and procedures.
• Adhere to Mohonk Mountain House’s Dress and Grooming Standards and those of the Spa; presenting a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance and maintaining a positive, professional image to our guests.
• Learn and successfully demonstrate the Mohonk Mountain House Service Steps with Service Strategies with guests, staff and contractors
• Learn and retain knowledge of historical facts and information about Mohonk Mountain House.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule including days/nights, weekdays/ends, holidays and during peak periods of business.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 18 years of age.
• Standard First Aid and CPR certification preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience in Resort/Hotel or the like preferred.
• High School, Business School or Business Degree a plus.
  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.