Guest Service Representative

LBA Hospitality; Tennessee; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a Guest Service Representative who excels in delivering outstanding customer service. In this role, you will be the first point of contact for guests, ensuring their needs are met with professionalism and warmth. You'll engage with guests to promote hotel services, handle inquiries, and maintain a welcoming environment. This position offers the opportunity to grow within the hospitality industry, with potential paths to leadership roles. If you're passionate about creating memorable experiences and thrive in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in service, sales, or guest relations is helpful.
• Must communicate in English; other languages are a plus.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Greet and register guests, providing room assignments.
• Promote and sell hotel services and amenities.
• Assist with guest issues while maintaining professionalism.

Skills

Customer Service

Sales

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Property Management System

Job description

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Provide excellent guest service in an efficient, courteous professional manner; follow LBA standards of friendly hospitality while adhering to guidelines and procedures. Execute selling strategies to enhance the hotel revenue.

PRE REQUISITES

Guest Service Representatives have access to guestrooms and property, character traits of honesty and trustworthiness are essential to this position. Therefore, associates must pass the appropriate security clearance, per company policy.

• Experience in service, sales, telesales or guest relations type of industry is helpful, not mandatory.
  
  

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Must be able to perform major life activities: Standing, lifting, bending, learning, reading, concentrating, thinking, and communicating.

For This Position Specifically

• Must be able to push or pull 60 pounds and lift and/or carry 30 pounds.
• Must be able to stand for eight hours, bend, stretch, reach.
• Must be able to see and hear.
• Must be able to speak and read English, the ability to communicate in another language may be helpful.
• Must display professionalism, honesty and trustworthiness at all times.
  
  

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge In

• Entire property, staff, services, hours of operation, type of rooms, locations, rates, discounts.
• Frequent Stay Program
• Reservations procedures including cancellations and “walking” guest
• Phone etiquette and answering procedures, be able to answer inquiries of shopping, dining, entertainment and travel directions.
• Daily hotel operations, check daily events, bulletin boards and be up to date on changes, new procedures and events.
• Manager on Duty functions when necessary or as scheduled
  
  

Skills

• Computer literate to thoroughly operate property management system: post charges, compute bills, collect payment and make change.
  
  

Abilities

• Multi task, remain associate and guest service centric.
• Communicate with guests, co-workers receiving and transmitting mail, phone and written messages and relay pertinent information using communication log books.
• Assist with guest issues with professionalism, maintaining hospitable attitude.
  
  

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greet and register guests, provide room assignments, maintain guest privacy, and accommodate special request when possible.
• Promote and sell services/amenities of the hotel.
• Promote repeat business by offering to take future reservations and providing recommendations for alternate same brand-type products.
• Be aware of potential sales leads and contacts thorough guest interaction. Report information to the appropriate individual.
• Keep housekeeping and other departments informed of any special requests, late check-outs, and special needs areas.
• Check all credit cards for validity before the end of the shift.
• Learn and utilize PMS.
• Ensure all cash, check and miscellaneous departments are in balance at shifts end.
• Assist in other areas: F & B, cleanliness of property wherever assistance is needed for guest satisfaction.
• Help maintain a clean and professional lobby, dining area; dusting vacuuming, cleaning tables, etc.
• Have a thorough working knowledge of emergency procedures.
• Practice safety standards at all times and be alert to hazardous conditions. Report or correct any hazardous conditions immediately.
• Report any unusual occurrences or request to the manager.
• Maintain certification from a responsible vendor training if alcohol is served.
• Be flexible in regard to work schedule, understanding hospitality is a 24/7 industry and evenings/weekends may be required.
• Utilize Service Recovery Log and other necessary communication logs from shift to shift.
• Maintain stock/cleanliness in the market area.
• Other duties as assigned, of which the associate is capable of performing.
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Standing, walking for long periods of time while maintaining a friendly professional image. Where applicable, follow approved laundry procedures, ensure understanding of operation of washers and dryers. Assist with folding linen according to proper standards.

POSITIONS FOR POSSIBLE ADVANCEMENT

The next step for this position is in a training capacity. The ability to teach skills and competencies will enhance leadership skills in preparations for further promotion. Once that is achieved, the individual may be considered for an AGM or GSM position should one become available.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitality

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