Guest Service Representative

My Place Hotels; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Flexible Scheduling

Direct Deposit

Cross-Training

Growth Potential

Job summary

My Place Hotel in Aberdeen, SD is seeking a Guest Services Representative to be the friendly central contact for guests from reservation through checkout.

You will welcome guests, handle check-ins/outs, manage reservations, record charges, and provide information about local attractions and amenities. The role requires strong communication, reliability, and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic computer applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks while maintaining high standards of accuracy and organization.
• Reliability, professionalism, and consistency in your work.
• Attention to detail in financial transactions and guest records.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and greet guests, handle check-ins/outs, manage reservations, and record charges per hotel policy.
• Provide information about the hotel, local attractions, restaurants, shopping, and churches; resolve guest concerns professionally.
• Operate the phone system with etiquette, take and transfer calls, and manage wake-up calls.
• Complete credit card authorizations, handle cash transactions, and provide correct change.
• Maintain organized records, prepare night audit checklists, and report issues to the General Manager.
• Adhere to safety and security protocols, inspect the property, and ensure exterior lighting functions properly.
• Promote the Stay Rewarded Loyalty Program to boost guest loyalty.
• Assist with cleaning tasks, stocking supplies, and snow/ice removal around entrances.
• Deliver guest supplies and manage keys for housekeeping and maintenance.
• Assist with housekeeping as needed during busy periods.

Skills

Guest interaction

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Dependability

Attention to detail

Job description

Location: My Place Hotel- Aberdeen, SD

About the Role:

Are you ready to join a team dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences? My Place Hotel is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Guest Services Representative. In this key role, you will be the central point of contact for guests, ensuring their stay is seamless from reservation to check-out. If you're an organized, dependable multitasker with a positive attitude and strong knowledge of the local area, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

What You'll Do:

As a Guest Services Representative, your shift will be filled with various tasks aimed at providing top-notch service to our guests:

• Guest Interaction: Welcome and greet guests with a warm and friendly demeanor. Efficiently handle check-ins and check-outs, manage reservations, and accurately record charges for rooms, taxes, My Store purchases, and pet fees according to hotel policy.


• Guest Assistance: Serve as the go-to resource for guests by providing information about the hotel, amenities, local attractions, restaurants, shopping, and churches. Also, address and resolve guest concerns or complaints with professionalism.


• Telephone Management: Operate the phone system with proper etiquette, take and transfer calls, accurately record messages, and manage guest wake-up calls.


• Financial Transactions: Complete credit card authorizations, accurately handle cash transactions and provide change for guests.


• Administrative Duties: Maintain organized records of the day's activities, including preparing the Night Audit Checklist, managing cash and call logs, and keeping the Front Desk Log up-to-date. Report any issues related to the front desk, guest relations, or maintenance to the General Manager.


• Safety & Security: Adhere to all safety and security protocols. Regularly inspect the property, including walking all floors and stairwells, checking outside doors for security, and ensuring outside lighting is functioning properly.


• Loyalty Program Promotion: Actively promote the Stay Rewarded Loyalty Program to enhance guest loyalty and satisfaction.


• Cleaning: Assist with cleaning tasks, such as laundry (washing, drying, folding, and storing), cleaning and sanitizing common areas, stocking supplies, making coffee, and stocking the coffee bar. Ensure that all entrances and sidewalks are free of snow and ice.


• Support Services: Deliver additional guest supplies such as rollaway cribs, towels, and soap as needed. Issue and track master keys and key cards for housekeeping and maintenance staff.


• Housekeeping Assistance: When needed, assist with cleaning guest rooms, particularly when the hotel is full or the housekeeping staff is short.

What We're Looking For:

Basic Computer Skills:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic computer applications.

Strong Communication Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with guests and colleagues.

Organizational & Multi-Tasking Abilities:

Ability to juggle multiple tasks while maintaining high standards of accuracy and organization.

Dependability & Professionalism:

Reliability, professionalism, and consistency in your work are essential.

Attention to Detail:

A meticulous approach to ensure accuracy in financial transactions and guest records.

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay


• Flexible Scheduling


• Direct Deposit


• Cross-Training


• Growth Potential

Ready to Elevate Your Career?

If you're looking for a rewarding role in a fun, supportive environment with growth opportunities, we encourage you to apply for the Guest Services Representative position. Showcase your skills and dedication, and become an essential part of our team, where you can make a real difference in our guests' experiences.