Guest Services Agent
Company: Residence Inn - Pullman
Location: Pullman
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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Job Description:
City, State:
Pullman, Washington
The purpose of a GUEST SERVICE AGENT is to serve as the primary
contact for all guests throughout their stay and effectively and
efficiently check guests in and out of the hotel.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Operate the front desk according to standard operating procedures
and with exceptional guest service.
-Operate with accuracy the reservation system, check-in and
checkout system and credit card system, following all safety and
security procedures.
-Check registration (folio) cards for completeness, accuracy, and
legibility.
- Maintain accurate cash sheet. Responsible for cash drawer
balancing.
-Operate the switchboard and disperse calls as required by your
shift. Take guest messages and faxes with accuracy, always noting
the date and time of message. Repeat message back to caller to
assure the accuracy of the message. Use message light to tell
guests that they have a message waiting.
-Know emergency procedures and how to respond.
-Never say a guest's room number out loud.
-Be knowledgeable of hotel promotions.
-Know room rate. Also know the amenities of the rooms so you can
inform guests of what to expect in their rooms.
- Know physical makeup of building-exterior and interior. Know
where the closest shopping, convenience store and gas station
is.
-Complete daily reports, audits correspondences etc. as required by
your shift.
-Keep lobby and office area clean at all times,
-Set wake-up calls as dictated by your shift.
- Prepare room status sheet for housekeeping and update
housekeeping on rooms available to clean as guests checkout or
leave for the day.
- Take and confirm credit cards for validity and acceptability.
- Lock and secure area if leaving the front desk, even if it is for
a moment!
-Create incident reports for guest injuries / issues when
required.
-Answer all calls within three (3) rings. All calls are to be
answered in a "scripted" manner.
-Take and record reservations with accuracy. Confirm as
requested.
-Resolve guest complaints.
-Maintains regular attendance, is consistently on time, and
observes prescribed work, break and meal periods in compliance with
standards.
-Maintains high standards of personal appearance and grooming,
which include compliance with the dress code.
-Performs any other duties as requested by supervisor.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of
the position.
DESIRED COMPETENCIES, WORK SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate
the following competencies. Other competencies may be required.
Associate demonstrates a high QUALITY of work:
-Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
-Monitors own work to ensure quality.
-Provides the best possible service to clients and customers.
Associate demonstrates acceptable PRODUCTIVITY standards
-Meets or exceeds productivity standards.
-Produces adequate volume of work efficiently in a specific
time.
Associate demonstrates excellent CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS
-Responds to requests for service and assistance.
-Demonstrates the desire and ability to provide high quality
service to both internal and external customers.
-Solicits customer feedback to improve service.
Associate demonstrates INITIATIVE
-Asks for and offers help when needed.
-Includes appropriate people in decision-making.
Associate demonstrates ACCOUNTABILITY for their job performance
-Takes responsibility for own actions.
-Performs work with little or no supervision; works
independently.
-Can be relied upon regarding task completion and follow up.
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