Guest Service Officer

Park Hyatt; Canberra; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary accommodation

Discounted accommodation

Shift meals

Gym discounts

Training & development

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Hyatt Hotel Canberra is seeking a passionate Guest Service Officer to join our front office team, delivering welcoming experiences through proactive service and clear communication. You will handle guest calls, assist with check-in/check-out, and coordinate Room Service with the kitchen to ensure memorable stays for guests.

Join a diverse, inclusive team at a heritage-listed property in Canberra, with opportunities for training and development and above-award wages.

Qualifications

• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in frontline hotel software.
• Diploma/certificate in Hospitality or Tourism Management desirable.
• Knowledge of Opera is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation of Front Office on a day-to-day basis.
• Handle internal and external phone calls and relay messages.
• Operate and control the telephone switchboard.
• Assist guests with enquiries and local area information.
• Receive Room Service orders and coordinate with the Kitchen.
• Process guest arrival and departures with smooth check-in/check-out.

Skills

Excellent computer skills

Ability to work under pressure

Positive, can-do attitude

Education

Diploma/certificate in Hospitality or Tourism Management

Tools

Opera

Job description

Hyatt Hotel Canberra is Canberra's first hotel located in the heart of the capital. Our Heritage listed hotel interweaves the hidden mystique of the 1920s with modern Art Deco designs. With 252 rooms and suites, our hotel offers an escape within a heritage-inspired setting. The traditional furniture styles as well as garden and park views are all enhanced with sleek technology.

What you can expect

• Complimentary and discounted accommodation at Hyatt properties worldwide!
• Access to complimentary shift meals and discounts for our Hotel gym facilities as well as all Food and Beverage outlets. Training and development opportunities with over 2000 online learning modules to support you career development.
• Above award wages.
• Access to our employee assistance program.
• Being part of a diverse and inclusive team, passionate about their work.

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About the Role

We are looking for a passionate and customer focused Guest Service Officer to join our amazing front office department, where you will be creating a welcoming experience for all our guests through helpful and exceptional service. This role will be a mixed role of handling and responding to guest calls and enquires in addition to greeting and assisting in their check in and check out. In this position you will be proactively resolving service-related concerns and providing appropriate follow up. This highly visible role gives opportunity for creating signature experiences.

Some of the responsibilities include:

• Ensure smooth and efficient operation of the Front Office on a day to day basis
• Handle internal and external phone calls, relaying messages with proficiency
• Operating and controlling the telephone switchboard
• Handle guest enquiries and requests and to have a thorough knowledge of Canberra and its surrounding areas
• Receiving Room Service orders and promptly relaying with the Room Service Kitchen and team.
• Efficiently process guest arrival and departures, through smooth check-in and check-out experiences

A career with Hyatt opens a world of opportunities. We have continually been named one of the World’s Best Multinational Workplaces.

Our values of Empathy, Experimentation, Wellbeing, Inclusion, Integrity and Respect are at the core of what we do. Our family atmosphere is what keeps our associates highly engaged.

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Qualifications

A Successful Candidate will have:

• Excellent Computer Skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Positive, can-do attitude
• Diploma/certificate in Hospitality or Tourism Management is desirable
• Knowledge of Opera is desirable
• Preferable prerequisite knowledge of the Travel/Hotel industry highly regarded