Guest Service Associate Job Austin area,Texas USA,Hospitality / Hotel / Catering

Welcome and check-in guests in a friendly and efficient manner, demonstrate excellent customer service and phone etiquette
Accountable for assigned cash drawer(s) and cash balances (make correct change)
Answer and transfer calls in timely (preferably 3 rings) and courteous fashion
Manage all aspects of the reservations process (process room reservations, secure deposit and send confirmation); use suggestive selling techniques, stay abreast of local rates, in-house strategy, group and special rate plans and packages, available inventory, etc.
Monitor reservations email account; reply to e-mail correspondence in a timely, courteous, and professional manner; process e-mail requests/reservations accordingly
Understand how to check room availability and housekeeping/maintenance status, ensure against overbooking, and that guests are provided an inspected room
Maintain full knowledge of all room types, features, locations, rates
Verify accuracy of information in property management system by entering data correctly and checking daily arrivals
Effectively handle all guest inquiries, requests and complaints; confirm guest needs have been met; timely alert manager on duty to any unresolved complaints
Communicate effectively with all departments
Develop a working knowledge of local attractions, business locations, and points of interest
Review daily activities and groups, communicate details with co-workers and guests as needed
Direct traffic inside the hotel with vendors, overnight guests, employees, meeting attendees, restaurant/ lounge guests, visitors
Know location, basic troubleshooting and relevant contact list for all major hotel systems Knowledge of all hotels services, amenities, and hours of operation
May be first point of contact during any emergency; be familiar with all emergency procedures as documented in hotel Emergency Manuals
Accurately handle all in-house accounts including guest names, room charges, methods of payment, special requests, etc.
Handle services for guests including guest mail, messages, telephone calls, faxes, wake-up calls, after-hours requests (i.e., extra towels, pillows etc.) ,and general inquiries
Confirm guest satisfaction at check-out and take appropriate corrective action if necessary. Say, "Thank you."
Perform daily reporting requirements based on specific hotel needs
Ensure transfer of information from shift to shift at the Front Desk
Keep adequate inventory of front desk and guest supplies available at all times. Communicate shortages as necessary
Understand operation of guest room features, i.e. HVAC units, thermostats, showers, windows, etc.

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