Guest Services Representative

My Place Hotels; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay (Part Time)

Monthly Bonus Potential

Flexible Scheduling

Direct Deposit

Cross-Training

Growth Potential

Job summary

My Place Hotel-Sioux Falls is seeking a Guest Services Representative to be the friendly first contact for guests, handling check-ins/outs and reservations while recording charges accurately. You will assist guests with local information and promote the Stay Rewarded loyalty program to enhance guest satisfaction.

The role emphasizes strong communication, organizational skills, and dependable performance in a fast-paced front desk environment at a property in Sioux Falls.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office or similar applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for guest interactions.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks with accuracy and organization.
• Dependability, professionalism, and consistency in work.
• Meticulous attention to accuracy in financial transactions and guest records.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and greet guests; efficiently handle check-ins and check-outs and manage reservations.
• Provide information about hotel, local attractions, restaurants, and churches; resolve guest concerns professionally.
• Operate the phone system, take/transfer calls, and manage wake-up calls.
• Process credit card authorizations, handle cash transactions, and provide change as needed.
• Maintain front desk records, Night Audit Checklist, and guest relations logs; report issues to GM.
• Adhere to safety protocols; inspect property and ensure security of entrances and lighting.
• Promote Stay Rewarded Loyalty Program to enhance guest loyalty.
• Assist with cleaning tasks, laundry, stocking supplies, coffee bar, and snow/ice removal.
• Deliver guest supplies and manage master keys; assist housekeeping as needed.

Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational & Multi-Tasking

Dependability & Professionalism

Attention to Detail

Job description

Location: My Place Hotel-Sioux Falls

About the Role:

Are you ready to join a team dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences? My Place Hotel is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Guest Services Representative. In this key role, you will be the central point of contact for guests, ensuring their stay is seamless from reservation to check-out. If you're an organized, dependable multitasker with a positive attitude and strong knowledge of the local area, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

What You'll Do:

As a Guest Services Representative, your shift will be filled with various tasks aimed at providing top-notch service to our guests:

• Guest Interaction: Welcome and greet guests with a warm and friendly demeanor. Efficiently handle check-ins and check-outs, manage reservations, and accurately record charges for rooms, taxes, My Store purchases, and pet fees according to hotel policy.
• Guest Assistance: Serve as the go-to resource for guests by providing information about the hotel, amenities, local attractions, restaurants, shopping, and churches. Also, address and resolve guest concerns or complaints with professionalism.
• Telephone Management: Operate the phone system with proper etiquette, take and transfer calls, accurately record messages, and manage guest wake-up calls.
• Financial Transactions: Complete credit card authorizations, accurately handle cash transactions and provide change for guests.
• Administrative Duties: Maintain organized records of the day's activities, including preparing the Night Audit Checklist, managing cash and call logs, and keeping the Front Desk Log up-to-date. Report any issues related to the front desk, guest relations, or maintenance to the General Manager.
• Safety & Security: Adhere to all safety and security protocols. Regularly inspect the property, including walking all floors and stairwells, checking outside doors for security, and ensuring outside lighting is functioning properly.
• Loyalty Program Promotion: Actively promote the Stay Rewarded Loyalty Program to enhance guest loyalty and satisfaction.
• Cleaning: Assist with cleaning tasks, such as laundry (washing, drying, folding, and storing), cleaning and sanitizing common areas, stocking supplies, making coffee, and stocking the coffee bar. Ensure that all entrances and sidewalks are free of snow and ice.
• Support Services: Deliver additional guest supplies such as rollaway cribs, towels, and soap as needed. Issue and track master keys and key cards for housekeeping and maintenance staff.
• Housekeeping Assistance: When needed, assist with cleaning guest rooms, particularly when the hotel is full or the housekeeping staff is short.

What We're Looking For:

Basic Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic computer applications.

Strong Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with guests and colleagues.

Organizational & Multi-Tasking Abilities: Ability to juggle multiple tasks while maintaining high standards of accuracy and organization.

Dependability & Professionalism: Reliability, professionalism, and consistency in your work are essential.

Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to ensure accuracy in financial transactions and guest records.

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay: Part Time $ Insert Pay Range
• Monthly Bonus Potential
• Flexible Scheduling: Insert Shift Times
• Direct Deposit
• Cross-Training
• Growth Potential