Guest Service Representative

Hotel Leveque; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel in Iowa City is seeking a Guest Service Representative to enhance guest experiences through excellent communication and service-oriented skills. Responsibilities include welcoming guests, managing their expectations, effective problem-solving, and liaising with hotel departments. Ideal candidates possess strong customer service experience and a high school diploma or equivalent. If you're enthusiastic about hospitality and eager to contribute to a positive guest experience, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Hotel and travel discounts at worldwide destinations

Professional development and promotion opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of customer service experience, preferably in hospitality.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and ensure check-in experience meets expectations.
• Engage in communication to understand guest needs.
• Address guest feedback and maintain brand professionalism.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Customer service orientation

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Job description

the smiling face of hospitality...front and center

• Hotel and travel discounts at worldwide destinations!
• Professional development and promotion opportunities!

About this job...

Guest Service Representatives are often the first in-person contact for hotel guests and support the realized and unrealized needs of guests throughout the hospitality experience. Serving as a brand liaison, Guest Service Representatives are engaging, attentive, service-oriented, and take a creative approach to problem solving. The primary responsibility of a Guest Service Representative is to deliver and exceed guest expectations, execute brand service standards, resolve challenges, and maintain excellent communication with guests, peers, and supervisors.

What you'll be doing...

• 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.

Requirements...

Experience & Education:

• 2+ years of customer service experience, preferably in Hospitality or related industry
• High School diploma or equivalency education certificate required

Communication:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in primary language used in the workplace

Physical:

• 8+ hours per day at standing desk/computer; stand and walk frequently throughout the workday
• Lift, lower, and maneuver up to 30 pounds occasionally

Hotel Chauncey Iowa City, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

46 Room Hotel

Stylish comfort in downtown Iowa City

We are just a mile from the University of Iowa campus and Hospital. Walk just two blocks over to the Downtown Pedestrian Mall and explore the city’s most popular shopping and dining hub. Our stylish guest rooms feature first-class amenities for ultimate comfort and convenience.

Hotel Chauncey Iowa City, Tapestry Collection by Hilton