GUEST SERVICES PHONE OPERATOR

Crescent Hotels & Resorts; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance

Short & Long-term Disability

401(k) Matching

Free Meals

Hotel Discounts

Job summary

Crescent Hotels & Resorts is seeking friendly, professional PBX staff to be the first point of contact for guests by phone. Roles include answering calls, taking room service orders, and directing needs to the right department.

Both part-time and full-time positions are available in a dynamic hotel environment. Strong computer skills and comfort with mobile apps are important, along with prior guest service experience.

Qualifications

• Previous guest service experience is required.
• Hotel experience is highly preferred.
• A friendly and professional demeanor is important.
• Strong computer skills and a comfort level with mobile apps.
• Able to multitask and remain calm during emergencies and heavy hotel activity.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming calls from guests, external and in-house.
• Communicate guest needs to the appropriate department and follow up to ensure requests are handled.
• Take room service orders.
• Field guest complaints and conduct thorough research to develop effective solutions.
• Negotiate results and resolve problems such as price conflicts or heating/air conditioning issues.

Skills

Guest service

Customer service

Multitasking

Computer skills

Education

High School (Preferred)

Job description

Do you enjoy talking to others and making their day better? Do you like a fast-paced environment?

We are looking for guest service superstars to join our PBX team! In this role, you will be the first point of contact for our guests reaching out by telephone. Your friendly voice and efficient service will help maintain the highest standards of service. Part Time and Full Time Positions Available.

We offer great benefits, including medical/dental/vision, company-paid life insurance, short and long-term disability, matching 401k, free meals, hotel discounts and more!

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

You will answer incoming calls from guests, both external and in-house; communicate guest needs to the appropriate department and follow up to ensure that requests have been handled; take room service orders; field guest complaints, conducting thorough research to develop the most effective solutions and negotiate results. Listen and extend assistance in order to resolve problems such as price conflicts, insufficient heating or air conditioning, etc.

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING TO THE TABLE:

Previous guest service experience is required. Hotel experience is highly preferred. A friendly and professional demeanor is important, as well as strong computer skills and a comfort level with mobile apps. You will need to be able to multitask and remain calm and alert especially during emergency situations and heavy hotel activity.

WHEN YOU WILL BE WORKING:

Hotels are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The shifts are generally 7-3 or 3-11, but mid shifts will be scheduled based on business needs.

Qualifications

Previous guest service experience is required. Hotel experience is highly preferred.

Behaviors

• Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause (Preferred)
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest (Preferred)
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well (Preferred)

Motivations

• Preferred Peer Recognition: Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers
• Preferred Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Preferred Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

Education

• High School (Preferred)

Experience

• Required Previous guest service experience is required. Hotel experience is highly preferred.

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