Concierge - The Langham, Pasadena

Langham Hotel•United States,

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The concierge will act as an ambassador of the hotel by providing special assistance and information about local area attractions to customers and patrons, offering a wide selection of alternatives for guest satisfaction. The Langham Huntington, Pasadena, Los Angeles is located in Pasadena, California, in the heart of an upscale residential neighborhood bursting with historic gems like Albert Einstein's former residence and famous film locations including the homes from Mad Men and Father of the Bride. Just up the street you'll find Pasadena's vibrant shopping and entertainment district boasting theaters, boutiques, incredible restaurants and world-class museums. And the hotel is just a short drive from the rest of Pasadena's must-see spots including the Rose Bowl stadium, The Huntington Library, Descanso Gardens, Kidspace Children's Museum and much more. Check out what’s nearby, or inquire with our concierge team for recommendations on what to see, eat, and do in Pasadena and nearby Los Angeles.

Requirements

Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger and collect accurate information and resolve conflicts.
Basic mathematical and calculator skills to prepare mathematical calculations without error, e.g., purchasing tickets for guests.
Ability to listen effectively, to speak and write English clearly.
Ability to stand, walk and or sit and continuously perform essential job functions.
Hearing and visual ability to observe and detect signs of emergency situations.
Prior customer service required.

Nice To Haves

Prior Front Desk or other hospitality experience preferred.
Membership in local concierge association, CPR certification and/or First Aid training preferred.

Responsibilities

Greet guests immediately with a friendly and sincere welcome. Use a clear, understandable speaking voice, exercise judgment, respond to inquiries with accurate information regarding hours of outlet operation, directions to local attractions, or meeting rooms, car rentals and airline shuttle service, etc. according to individual needs.
Promptly answer telephone calls using positive and clear English communication. Input messages into the computer, Retrieve messages and communicate the content to the guest. Retrieve mail, small packages, and facsimiles for customers as requested. Requires continuous sitting, standing and movement throughout the hotel.
Using the telephone, verbally arrange and confirm recreation, business and dining activities both inside and outside the hotel. Promptly respond to requests for dentists, doctors, childcare, florists, etc.
Distribute printed materials such as brochures of local attractions, required extending arms, bending and stooping to reach materials on display racks, in drawers or on shelves.
Field guest complaints, conducting through 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. Remain calm and alert especially during emergency situations and heavy hotel activity. Plan and implement detailed steps by using experienced judgment and discretion.
Communicate with front office staff of special arrangements of guests’ amenities, and tickets from requests.
Keeps immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance coming to his/ her attention so corrective action could be taken when appropriate.
Inspect VIP rooms.
Provide safety deposit boxes for guests by escorting them to the vault pulling the box from the vault and carrying it to the customer. File access slips in room order.
Operate facsimiles machine to send, receive and log incoming transmissions. Notify guests using the message function of the computer of incoming faxes.
Use the photocopier to make copies of items as required.
Escort VIP guests to accommodations.
Handle cash make change and balance as assigned house bank. Perform simple arithmetic functions using a calculator.
Other duties as assigned by the supervisor such as certain Front Desk GSA or Bell Attendant responsibilities.