Guest Services Associate Days

Campbell's Resort; Chelan (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 1 year

401(k) match

Vacation time

Sick leave

Job summary

Campbell’s Resort seeks a Guest Service Associate to support front desk operations, reservations, and guest concierge services. The role emphasizes selling hotel services, handling guest inquiries, and ensuring a welcoming guest experience at Campbell’s Resort in Chelan, WA.

Responsibilities include processing reservations by phone/email, handling payments, and assisting guests with check-in/check-out while maintaining accurate records and delivering outstanding customer service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Basic computer skills (Word & Excel) required.

Responsibilities

• Responds to guest communications by telephone, mail, email or fax.
• Creates and maintains reservation records and processes cancellations and modifications.
• Sells the value of property outlets to convert inquiries into reservations and occupied rooms.
• Assists guests with check-in/check-out and kiosk processes.
• Maintains accurate records of payments and balances cash at shift end.

Skills

Customer service

Computer skills

English proficiency

Multi-tasking

Team player

Self-motivated

Grooming

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Maestro PMS

PurpleCloud

Job description

Job title: Guest Service Associate 7:00am – 3:00pm or 8:00am – 4:00pm

Reports to: Director of Rooms

Classification: Variable hour’s part time – health benefits after 1 year and 1456 hours worked.

Pay Range: $18.00 to $21.00 DOE

Campbell’s Resort offers its employees a comprehensive benefits package including Aetna Medical, Delta Dental, VSP Vision, USAble Life & Disability, a match 401(K) program as well as vacation time and the accrual of sick leave hours.

Summary: The Front office is the communication hub of the resort; Guest Service Associates assume the duties of the front desk, reservations, and concierge and an ambassador and representative of Campbell’s Resort as the first and last impression on the guest.

Responds to communications from guests, travel agents, and referral networks concerning reservations arriving by telephone, mail, email, or fax. Creates and maintains reservation records and promptly processes any cancellations and modifications.

Must be sales minded. Presents options and alternatives to guests and offers assistance in making choices. Knows the location, layout and types of available rooms, as well as the activities and amenities of the property. Acts as Concierge, being knowledgeable about Chelan. Performs cashiering tasks.

Determines a guest's reservation status and identifies how long the guest will stay. Helps guest complete registration card and assigns room, accommodating special requests whenever possible. Verifies the guest's method of payment and follows established credit-checking procedures. Files guest and room information in the designated places .

Answers incoming calls and directs them to guest rooms through the telephone console or to hotel personnel or departments. Takes and distributes messages for guests, provides information on guest services, and answers inquiries about public or hotel events. Processes guest wake-up calls.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must possess and be able to maintain for entire shift a positive, upbeat personality with a passion for outstanding customer service.
• Must possess basic computer skills, i.e. Word & Excel. Willingness to learn to use computer systems is required.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, both over the phone and in person.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to learn quickly and work in fast paced position with constant guest & staff interaction.
• Must have the ability to multi-task, be detail-oriented, and be able to problem solve in order to effectively deal with internal and external customers.
• Ability to maintain composure under stress.
• Ability to take direction and contribute to a team atmosphere.
• Must be self-motivated and take initiative to keep busy.
• Ability to create and build rapport with internal and external customers.
• Excellent grooming and personal hygiene.
• Stand, sit or walk for extended periods of time (up to 8 hours)
• Occasional reaching and stooping
• Occasional lifting, pushing and pulling up to 40 pounds, and carrying loads upstairs.
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance.

Essential Functions:

• Abides Campbell’s Handbook and Front Office Standards.
• Demonstrate and promote a strong commitment to provide over-the-top hospitality.
• Covers the Front Desk or phones for co-workers to cover breaks.
• Maintains a positive attitude toward guests and co-workers.
• Be a team player, showing enthusiasm while assisting others.
• Be aware of all front office procedures and assist with duties when necessary.
• Assists with team training as needed.
• Participate in department meetings when applicable.
• Participates in department policies and procedure sign offs.
• Reports unusual occurrences or requests to the Director, Assistant Manager or Supervisor right away.
• Clocks in at the beginning of shift on time and ready to go.
• Clocks out at the end of shift.
• Makes coffee for the lobby when applicable and keeps the water container full.
• Answers all incoming calls in a timely manner with a smile, both eager and willing to assist.
• Directs calls to guest rooms, staff or departments through the phone system.
• Receives guest messages and then delivers message(s) to the guest.
• Sets wake-up call.
• Prepares and/or coordinates daily deliveries.
• Utilizes PurpleCloud and/or radio communication with housekeeping and maintenance when necessary and logs every call.
• Checks current status beginning, throughout, and at the end of shift.
• Updates whiteboard throughout day to keep daily status current.
• Sell the value of all property outlets to inquiries (via telephone or in-person) striving to convert them into reservations and occupied rooms.
• Process reservations by telephone, mail, email, or fax efficiently and accurately to ensure the highest guest satisfaction.
• Knows the selling status, rates, and benefits of all packages.
• Knows the cancellation and advance deposit policies of the hotel and how to guarantee each reservation.
• Creates and maintains accurate reservations in Maestro – new reservations, changes and inquiries.
• Communicates same-day reservation information, cancellations and modifications and promptly relays information to the Housekeeping Team.
• Organizes group arrivals requiring premade key packets.
• Assist guests with check-in processes.
• Assist guests with check-out processes.
• Assists guests using Kiosk.
• Handles daily email correspondence. Responds to inquiries and makes reservations as needed.
• Makes arrangements for guests when requested.
• Sets and checks trace messages to follow up on guest reservations and requests.
• Coordinates guest requests, informing guests of hotel services, features, and room amenities.
• Completes all routine daily check list duties including, but is not limited to, cash balancing, filing, generating computer reports and light housekeeping duties.
• Alerts appropriate departments concerning guest issues and needs.
• Be knowledgeable about the properties, services and history, and the Lake Chelan area.
• Keeps an accurate record of payment transactions—balancing cash, check, credit card and other payment types at the end of every shift and performs personal end-of-shift audit.
• Responsible for thorough understanding and effective performance of Maestro (PMS).
• Be involved in cross training with other departments so that assistance can be given as needed.
• Maintains a clean and organized workstation to present a professional appearance.
• Assumes security duties as needed to ensure guest and employee safety.
• Suggests improvements to management to improve the quality of guest service.
• Work closely with the housekeeping department on check outs, moves, “here and waiting’s”, etc.
• Ensure that “here and waiting” rooms are handled in a timely manner.
• Keep lobby tidy and stocked.
• Greet guests in a timely manner with a smile, both eager and willing to assist.
• Informs guests of upcoming specials.
• Have the ability to take over Guest Service Supervisor position when not on duty.
• Empowered to take care of guests’ needs during any situation.
• Develop relationships with clients, return guests, and group contacts to provide maximum personalized guest service.
• Works both locations; Campbell’s Resort and Midtowner Motel.
• Responsible for selling and accepting Campbell’s Gift Cards.
• Responsible for guest and employee security.
• Continually training in Maestro, on property policies, etc.
• Knows safety and emergency procedures and takes charge in emergency situations.
• Be confident and remain calm during emergencies.
• Monitors fire alarm system in Front Office.
• Be aware of your surroundings; acknowledge and address safety concerns immediately as a safety ambassador for the Company.
• Assists guests and or employees with injury/accident procedures while following guest and employee confidentiality procedures and by following all Washingtonstate privacy laws including HIPAA.
• Reads and responds to individual work emails.
• Helps translate when applicable.
• In the course of your employment, you may be exposed to confidential information relating to guests, employees, pay, disciplinary actions, record, corporate strategic planning, and financial information. Such information should not be disclosed or discussed with anyone besides your director or HR.
• During slow times, keeps busy working off the "slow time" check list.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a variable-hour position, expected work hours are based on seasonal volume, business demand, and hours of operation. Weekends and holidays are also necessary. Must be flexible and willing to adapt schedule to meet business demands.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Guest Service Mission:

Provide genuine hospitality to ensure every guest feels like part of the Campbell’s Family.

Guest Service Vision:

To be empowered to own every guest experience, working at a Mastery level, and inspiring connections in each interaction.

Guest Service Core Values:

Empowerment: Owning every guest interaction with passion and pride.

Communication: Build open, honest relationships through daily meetings, consistent feedback, and common goals.

Mastery: A challenging and rewarding environment that fosters learning and develops confidence.

Genuine Service: Putting our guests’ needs first, highest standards of excellence, leading by example with a positive attitude.

Connection: Getting to know our guests, developing relationships internally and externally.

Teamwork: Leveraging individual strengths and overcoming differences, cultivating trust and respect, relying on each other for our mutual success.