Guest Service Representative - Holiday Inn Express Holland

Suburban Inns; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on hotel stays

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Suburban Inns seeks a Guest Service Representative for Holiday Inn Express in Holland, MI. The role emphasizes friendly guest service, sales approach, and professional handling of payments at the front desk.

Part-time and full-time openings are available; this position can also be used as a PAID internship while gaining experience in hospitality and customer relations.

Qualifications

• Minimum knowledge includes ability to interpret/extract information and basic arithmetic.
• Good communication skills are required.
• High school diploma or equivalent is expected.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests in a friendly, positive manner and build connections.
• Sell the property according to Suburban Inns sales standards.
• Balance cash drawer and handle guest accounts and paperwork.
• Provide information on hotel policies, services, and local amenities.
• Respond to guest requests and resolve concerns professionally.
• Maintain front desk organization and support other departments as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Sales experience

Communication skills

Cash handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Point-of-sale system

Job description

The Holiday Inn Express is a fast-paced, high-energy workplace, with endless opportunities for advancement.Come join the best team in the Hospitality Industry!

Guest Service Representative:

• Competitive starting wage based on experience.
• Part-Time and Full-Time openings
• Can be used as a PAIDinternship

As a Guest Service Representative you would be responsible for providing strong sales techniques and excellent guest service, according to Suburban Inns’ Core Values and IHG standards, as well as going above and beyond to ensure that guests are 100% satisfied

Our BenefitPackage includes:

• Employee and Friends & Family hotel and restaurant discounts
• Earned Paid Time Off for ALL Team Members
• Insurance (health, vision, dental, life) for full time Team Members
• Flexible schedules
• Holiday Pay
• 8 hours of paid volunteer time per year
• Advancement opportunities
• Monetary recognition program
• Monetary referral program
• 100% paid maternity/paternity or adoptionleave for those who qualify for FMLA
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Pine Rest (3 free counseling visits, online library, and access to legal, financial and elder care consultations)

Essential Functions:

• Report to work in uniform presented professionally, neat, and clean
• Greet all guests in a friendly, positive manner. Ask questions of guests and make personal connections to make them feel they are welcome and valued
• Anticipate and meet the needs and expectations of our guests, then go one step further
• Sell the property according to the Suburban Inns sales standard
• Collect leads and prospect new business, communicate the information with the Sales Department
• Gather the appropriate data from each guest, from address information to credit cards and signatures
• Clearly state all necessary policies and hotel information to each guest
• Follow the shift checklists each day, completing every task in order to ensure smooth and efficient hotel operations
• Record any special needs or requests and unique occurrences throughout the shift in Quore. Communicate any unordinary occurrences to the next shift
• Complete any required emergency trained needed according to Suburban Inns and IHG’s standards, with documentation of training being completed. Stay knowledgeable of all emergency procedure and aware of how to handle each situation.
• Maintain a neat and clean workspace at the front desk and adjacent areas
• Perform property walk-arounds as needed throughout the shift, and address all issues encountered. All trash, used towels, room service trays, etc. must be picked up. Keep eyes open for any and all safety and security issues. Report any problems to the appropriate department and General Manager
• Responsible for the settlement and reconciling of guest accounts and paperwork
• Balance cash drawer and make appropriate cash drops
• Provide excellent guest service:
  • Supply information to guests regarding hotel policies, services, and amenities
  • Respond to guest requests for assistance and information on the surrounding areas, such as directions, dining, and entertainment
  • Handle all guest concerns and be able to problem solve in a tactful, professional manner
• Maintain open lines of communication between all departments within the hotel
• Follow all Suburban Inns Processes
• Exhibit regular and recurrent attendance records
• Other duties as requested by management

Position Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge: Requires ability to interpret/extract information and/or perform arithmetic functions. May require typing, basic computer knowledge, record keeping, or word processing. Good communication skills

Formal Education and Job-Related Experience:This position requires a minimum formal education of a high school diploma or equivalent related experience.

License, Training, and/or Certification Required:CPR Training (may be completed upon hire).

We are a dynamic organization in a rapidly changing industry. Accordingly, the responsibilities associated with this job will change from time to time in accordance with Hilton’s business needs. More specifically, the incumbent may be required to perform additional and/or different responsibilities from those set forth above.