Guest Service Agent/ Night Audit Relief
Location:
132-15 150th Avenue, New York City, NY 11430
Summary:
Assist guests efficiently, courteously, and professionally in all guest service functions, maintaining high standards of service and hospitality.
Responsibilities:
- Provide the highest quality of service to guests at all times, promptly addressing complaints and requests.
- Check guests in and out efficiently and courteously.
- Post guest charges, compute bills, collect payments, and handle cash following all procedures.
- Manage guest mail and messages as per established procedures. Be knowledgeable of Rewards programs and promotions.
- Develop thorough knowledge of hotel staff, room locations, rates, amenities, and selling strategies.
- Handle reservation requests efficiently.
- Answer the switchboard following proper telephone etiquette.
- Block rooms and handle special requests.
- Monitor room availability.
- Handle safe deposits according to procedures.
- Maintain cleanliness and presentation of lobby, back office, and desk area.
- Understand emergency and security procedures thoroughly.
- Manage wake-up call requests appropriately.
- Maintain guest room cleanliness standards.
- Open and close shifts; make cash drops.
- Balance credit cards, cash, and cash funds during shifts.
- Report guest or system issues to management.
- Log relevant information for incoming staff and management.
- Inform maintenance of any needs.
- Handle lost and found inquiries and pass them to management.
- Assist in marketing efforts by completing nightly tracking reports.
- Wear proper uniform at all times per appearance standards and know emergency procedures.
- Practice safety standards consistently.
- Be capable of moving luggage or packages weighing up to 40 lbs.
- Follow all rules in the M&R Employee Handbook.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management, within capabilities.