Guest Services (weekends 3pm-11pm shift)

Extended Stay America; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Competitive Wages

Great working environment

Employee Recognition Programs

Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Perks Program

Job summary

Extended Stay America in Providence is seeking a Guest Services Representative to warmly welcome guests, answer phones, check in/out, and collect payments following company guidelines. You will balance cash and assist with front desk paperwork while maintaining safety standards and a courteous environment.

The role also involves promoting ESA services, handling reservations, and seeking sales opportunities to maximize occupancy. Prior hospitality experience is valued; weekly pay is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in guest services or hospitality preferred.
• Ability to process reservations, registrations, payments and departures.
• Strong cash handling and balance maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Assist guests and respond to requests with follow-through.
• Answer phones and check guests in/out.
• Process reservations, registrations, payments, and departures.
• Maintain cash, credit card, and city ledger accounts.
• Promote hotel services and convert inquiries into reservations.
• Maintain front desk, lobby and common areas in a clean, organized state.
• Cross-train in housekeeping and laundry as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Phone etiquette

Cash handling

Reservations processing

Tools

Front desk software

Cash handling systems

Job description

POSITION PURPOSE AND SUMMARY

The Guest Services Representative ("GSR") position must demonstrate and promote a strong commitment to providing the best possible experience for our guests. This position is responsible for assisting guests, answering phones, checking guests in and out, and collecting payment in accordance with company guidelines and procedures. The GSR also is responsible for completing all necessary front office daily paperwork and ensuring that company safety and security procedures, guidelines and standards are followed for all associates and guests.

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MAJOR / KEY JOB DUTIES

• Demonstrates and promotes a 100% commitment to providing the best possible experience for our guests.
• Assists and responds to guest requests with diligent follow-through.
• Job functions include empowerment to resolve guest issues through the Make it Right process. The GSR must embrace ESA's service culture and treat all guests and associates with the utmost of respect and kindness.
• Must be able to process reservations, registration, payment, and departures in accordance with company guidelines and procedures.
• Handle collection efforts of all in-house balances. The GSR is responsible for maintaining all cash, credit card and city ledger accounts at the property.
• Setup, maintain, and takedown of breakfast display in a timely manner.
• Maintaining an organized and clean work area behind the front desk, in the lobby, and in guest common areas in compliance with company standards.
• Selling the value of ESA to all inquiries (via telephone and in person) and striving to convert them into reservations and occupied rooms in compliance with company standards.
• Collecting relevant guest information in accordance with guidelines, probing for potential sales leads, and identifying sales opportunities.
• Periodic tours of the property to ensure the property is meeting brand standards.
• Assists and provides reasonable accommodation in response to guest requests whenever possible and practical.
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to adhering to key control policy, the prompt reporting of all safety and security issues directly to the manager or to the appropriate authorities.

OTHER DUTIES

• Responsible for maintaining overall hotel cleanliness, including assisting with cleaning and upkeep of various areas of the hotel, including but not limited to the front desk, associate breakroom, guest laundry, fitness room, vending areas, stairwells and common areas.
• Engage in cross training in housekeeping and laundry areas to provide assistance as needed.
• Other tasks as assigned by the management team.

BENEFITS

• Weekly Pay!
• Competitive Wages
• Great working environment
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Perks Program offering discounts to major companies

Compensation

Pay range information for the position you are applying for is below. Disclaimer: Compensation may vary based on role, level, experience, length of time in a position, and location. Candidates are not guaranteed to be at the high or low end of the compensation ranges presented. The Company complies with applicable federal, state, and local minimum wage requirements.