Guest Service Associate

Generation Hospitality Group; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Generation Hospitality Group is seeking a front desk agent at Hyatt House Sacramento to greet guests, register and assign rooms, and manage charges efficiently.

You will upsell rooms and services, coordinate with housekeeping, and communicate hotel amenities while ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for every guest.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED completed.
• Previous experience in hotel, front desk or customer service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Register guests and assign rooms; accommodate special requests.
• Assist in pre-registration and block rooms for reservations.
• Post charges to guest rooms and handle cashiering duties.
• Sell rooms and services using suggestive selling techniques.
• Coordinate with housekeeping and maintenance for room status.
• Communicate hotel amenities and services to guests.
• Adhere to safety policies and door access procedures.
• Attend department meetings and report unusual events.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Guest relations

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

About Generation Hospitality

As a recognized leader in the hospitality industry, Generation Hospitality Group brings unparalleled expertise in marketing, sales, operations and revenue management.

About Generation Hospitality

As a recognized leader in the hospitality industry, Generation Hospitality Group brings unparalleled expertise in marketing, sales, operations and revenue management.

JOB SUMMARY

Represents the hotel to the guest throughout all stages of the guest's stay. Verifies the guest's method of payment and follows established credit-checking procedures. Answers questions about hotel and local area and attractions. Adheres to all brand standards as it relates to front office processes and procedures. Accurately posts charges to guest rooms. Communicates with all departments in the hotel to ensure an exceptional experience for the guest.

Responsibilities

• Register guests and assigns rooms. Accommodates special requests whenever possible.
• Assists in pre-registration and blocking of rooms for reservations.
• Thoroughly understand and adheres to proper credit, check- cashing, and cash handling policies and procedures.
• Knows room locations, types of rooms available, and room rates.
• Must be sales minded. Presents options and alternatives to guests and helps in making choices. Uses suggestive selling techniques to sell rooms and to promote other services of the hotel.
• Works closely with the housekeeping department in the keeping room status reports up to date and coordinates requests for maintenance and repair work.
• Uses proper telephone etiquette.
• Performs cashiering tasks like bill/invoice settlement, posting charges to the guest, paid out's.
• Communicate services and amenities of the hotel to guests.
• Obtain proper identification for tax-exempt guests and attach the form to registration card.
• Reads and initials the pass-on log and bulletin board daily. Is aware of daily activities and meetings taking place in the hotel.
• Attends department meetings.
• Reports any unusual occurrences or requests to the manager or assistant manager.
• Knows all safety and emergency procedures, is aware of accident prevention policies.
• Maintains the cleanliness and neatness of the front desk area.
• Other duties as necessary and assigned by management.

Requirements

• Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time as customary in a hotel front office environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED desired.
• Previous experience in a hotel environment or customer service required.

The Pay Range For This Role Is

19 - 20 USD per hour(Hyatt House Sacramento)