Front Desk Position - Evening

Description
Guest Service Agent

Hiring Full Time and Part Time

3PM-11PM

Guest Service Agents are responsible for greeting and registering the guest, providing outstanding guest service during their stay, and settling the guest’s account upon completion of their stay. Primary responsibilities include registering guests, making and modifying reservations, hotel operator, and concierge duties. Providing attentive, courteous, and efficient service to all guests prior to arrival and throughout their stay, while maximizing room revenue and occupancy.

• High School diploma or equivalent required;
  College course work in related field helpful.
• Possess a positive and upbeat personality with a desire to deliver outstanding customer service to our guests.
• Demonstrate the ability to multi-task, be detail-oriented, and be able to problem solve in order to effectively deal with internal and external customers.
• Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
• Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
• Must work well in stressful, high-pressure situations.
• Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the issues raised by co-workers and guests.
• Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions.
• Ability to perform numerical operations using basic counting, adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.
• Ability to read, comprehend and write simple instructions and/or short correspondence and memos.
• Ability to use logic to define the problem, collect information, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, interpret information and deal with abstract variables for unique or unfamiliar situations.
• An operational knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Must be willing and can work a varied schedule that includes evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Holds an understanding of hotel products and guest services (i.e., lifestyle, full service, etc.).
• Ability to participate in the creation of an enjoyable work environment.
• Experience with Opera or Opera Cloud a plus.

• Approach all encounters with guests and associates in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper uniform and name tag when working (per brand standards).
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Meyta Concepts, LLC standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Always comply with Meyta Concepts, LLC policies, standards, and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Greet and welcome all guests approaching the Front Desk; always maintain a friendly and warm demeanor.
• Maintain proper operation of the telephone switchboard and ensure that all performance standards are met.
• Handle requests for information, mail, and messages in an efficient and courteous manner.
• Answer guest inquiries about hotel service, facilities and hours of operation.
• Answer inquiries from guests regarding restaurants, transportation, entertainment, etc.
• Establish and maintain good communications and teamwork with fellow associates and other departments within the hotel.
• Be aware of all rates, packages, and special promotions;
  Be familiar with all in-house groups;
  Be aware of closed out and restricted dates.
• Obtain all necessary information when taking room reservations and follow rate quoting scenario.
• Be familiar with all Meyta Concepts, LLC policies and house rules as well as hospitality terminology.
• Have knowledge of and assist in emergency procedures as required.
• Handle check-ins and check-outs in a friendly, efficient, and courteous manner.
• Fully comprehend and be able to operate all relevant aspects of the Front Desk computer system.
• Ensure logging and delivery of packages, mail and messages as needed to guests and meeting rooms.
• Always use proper two-way radio etiquette when communicating with other associates.
• As needed, deliver guest items…