Guest Service Agent

Guest Service Agent

Best Western Plus Strongsville - Strongsville, OH 44136

Overview

Position Type Full Time Job Shift First/Day Second/Afternoon Third/Night

Description

POSITION SUMMARY Check-in and check-out guests and respond to inquiries and problems in an efficient, courteous and professional manner to achieve maximum customer satisfaction while complying with all SOPs and LSOPs. ORGANIZATIONAL SCOPE: Position is responsible for exceptional customer service in order to generate revenue. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Handle guest registration and room assignments, accommodating special requests whenever possible. (10%)
• Pre-register, block reservations and take same day reservations and when necessary future reservations following hotel rate structures, discounts, and sell strategies. (16%)
• Handle guest check-ins/check-outs in accordance with hotel credit/cash handling policies in an efficient and friendly manner. (50%)
• Resolve customer complaints; assist customers in all inquiries in connection with hotel services, in-house events, directions, local attractions, check cashing, safety boxes, etc. (21%)
• Cancel room reservations according to procedures. (2%)
• Walk customers in a professional and courteous manner according to procedures if full house or extenuating circumstance. (1%)
• Show guests to room assisting them with their luggage. (45%)
• Explain all hotel facilities, their location in the hotel, hours of operation, answer all questions about these facilities and other hotel questions. (15%)
• Check luggage for hotel guests both for day and overnight. (15%) NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Inventory guest room keys according to policy and request re-keying as necessary.
• Assist with responsibilities and duties in the absence or heavy volume in the areas of Bell Person, PBX Operator, and Reservationist.
• Verify registration cards against computer to ensure accuracy of name, type of payment, rate, market segment.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills:

• Education: High school education or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Three months to one full year of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).
• Skills and Abilities: Requires a working knowledge of the Front Desk aspect of TTH services, policies or operations and a general knowledge of the hotel. Working knowledge is generally learned on-the-job. Requires knowledge of and ability to operate computer equipment and the reservations system. Ability to read and speak English. Second language is preferred. No. Of employees supervised: None. Travel Required: None. Hours Required: 8 hour shift; scheduled days and times may vary based on need. Lifting/Pushing/Pulling/Carrying: Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs. and push or pull a minimum of 120 lbs., of various sizes of luggage, packages, coolers and boxes. Bending/Kneeling: Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs. and push or pull a minimum of 120 lbs., of various sizes of luggage, packages, coolers and boxes. Mobility: Continually walking, standing, lifting or pulling, 90-95% of time, large step into van. Continuous Standing: Continuous standing 95% of time. Climbing Stairs: Up to approx. 120 steps 10% of 8 hour shift. Hearing: Moderate Explain: One-on-one communication with guests. Vision: Moderate Explain: Read reports, verify reservations, work with computers. Speech: Moderate Explain: One-on-one communications with guests. Literacy: Critical Explain: Read reports, reservations, analyze, investigate. Chemicals/Agents: Brass/glass cleaner. No special handling required. Protective Clothing: None Required. Equipment Operation: Computer use 75%, telephone use 25%, computer printer 25%, calculator 10%, of shift.