Guest Services Attendant

WHO YOU ARE:

You are enthusiastic, optimistic and passionate.

You are self-driven and solution oriented.

You are invested in your team, you listen, care about their development and celebrate your team’s success.

You set expectations and know to ‘inspect what you expect’. You foster inclusion and embrace diversity.

You take feedback as an opportunity to help you grow. You work smart, you are organized and have a strategy to achieve your goals. You plan your tasks carefully, you are pro-active and organized ensuring you’re effective.

You are client obsessed and create opportunities to connect in meaningful ways, building lasting relationships.

You have integrity and your actions match your words.

BASIC PURPOSE: The Guest Services Agent welcomes and registers hotel guests, explaining the accommodations and establishing credit or method of payment. Checks guest out of the hotel, preparing and explaining the bill. Responds to a wide variety of guest requests by accurately assessing the guest needs and requests and then adding personal recommendations and touches to achieve maximum customer satisfaction while complying with all Four Seasons’ policies

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Checks in guest in an efficient and friendly manner, using guest name whenever possible.
Assures that guest is assigned type of room requested and the correct rate is charged.
Arranges for luggage to be delivered to guest room. Issues correct keys to the guest. C
Checks out guest at end of stay.
Ascertains guest satisfaction, collects keys, posts late charges and presents bill to guest.
Settles bill accurately through credit card or cash transaction. Maintains a balanced bank assigned by the hotel.
Makes change, cashes checks, exchanges foreign currency. Reconciles all transactions at the close of each shift.
Handles all guest interactions with the highest level of hospitality and professionalism, accommodating special requests whenever possible; resolves customer complaints; assists customers in all inquiries in connection with hotel services, hours of operations, key hotel personnel, in-house events, directions, etc.
Responds to all guest requests in an accurate and timely manner. Interaction with guest will be in person and by phone.
Utilizes a variety of computer systems to check guests in and out, run daily reports and select and block rooms for arriving guests.
Accepts reservations, changes and cancellations in the absence of CORE Department Staff.
Can answer guest calls and direct them appropriately in the absence of a Hotel Communications Agent.
Ability to quote and be familiar with room and rate availability for current and future dates.
Ability to select and block rooms for arriving guests; pre-register individuals or groups as required; assist in escorting VIPs and return guests to their rooms as requested.
Ability to work closely with the Concierge staff to coordinate the efficient handling of guest luggage and follow up on guest inquiries.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

We are looking for individuals who have a knowledge of Front Desk Operations with good communication skills. Applicants are required to have physical mobility as lifting, walking, bending and moving objects up to 50 lbs. Speaking, writing and reading English is required. Positive attitude and willing to learn is must.

SCHEDULE

This position requires an applicant with a flexible schedule and the ability to work all shifts ((Mornings, Evenings, Overnights),weekends and holidays.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

What to Expect: You Will…

Be part of a cohesive team with opportunities to build a successful career with global potential

Have access to a robust benefit plan

Have the opportunity to engage in diverse and challenging work

Derive a sense of pride in work well done

Be recognized for excellence