Guest Experience Specialist — Growth & Hotel Discounts

First Hospitality, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel discount programs

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

First Hospitality, Inc. in Chicago seeks a Guest Service Representative to warmly greet guests, manage the arrival/check-in flow, and exceed brand service expectations. You will resolve issues with attentiveness and clear communication, aligning with our hospitality standards.

You’ll engage guests across channels, promote loyalty programs, and collaborate with hotel departments to ensure timely delivery of services and a memorable stay for every guest.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of customer service experience, preferably in Hospitality or related industry.
• High School diploma or equivalency education certificate.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in primary language used in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Welcome arriving guests and complete the hotel’s arrival/check-in experience, ensuring special requests are fulfilled and accurate information is received.
• Engage in purposeful communication and build rapport with guests, creating an open dialogue to uncover guest expectations and unrealized needs.
• Effectively engage with guests through phone or electronic communication consistent with hotel brand standards to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Promote hotel brand loyalty programs, encourage guest participation, and offer special rate packages and upgrades when appropriate.
• Effectively communicate with hotel departments to ensure timely and accurate delivery of guest expectations, fulfillment of needs, and challenge resolution.
• Listen to guests and empathize with their challenges. When necessary, solicit guest feedback and act on guests concerns.
• Always maintain professionalism consistent with hotel brand and company expectations.
• Know and communicate hotel emergency procedures; inform and assist guests in emergencies.
• Use hotel communication log and verbal or electronic means to notify fellow associates and/or supervisors of pertinent information.
• If applicable, maintain balance and security of house bank and accurately log all transactions.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Customer service experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Job description

First Hospitality, Inc. in Chicago seeks a Guest Service Representative to warmly greet guests, manage the arrival/check-in flow, and exceed brand service expectations. You will resolve issues with attentiveness and clear communication, aligning with our hospitality standards.

You’ll engage guests across channels, promote loyalty programs, and collaborate with hotel departments to ensure timely delivery of services and a memorable stay for every guest.