Guest Service Agent I - The Historic Cavalier Hotel

Professional Hospitality Resources, Inc. and Ocean Beach Club LLC•Virginia Beach, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Proudly representing the hotel or resort from arrival to departure in this key position to create the check-in and check-out guest experience and respond to inquiries in a seamless, efficient, courteous, and professional manner to achieve maximum customer satisfaction.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to communicate in English.
Ability to handle cash and credit transactions.
Ability to provide exceptional guest service. Interacts well with people face to face as well as over the phone.
Ability to multi task
Type a minimum of 35 WPM.
Passes computer proficiency.

Nice To Haves

Second language desirable.
Data entry experience preferred.
6 months experience as a front desk clerk or 1 year experience in a customer service setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage Mobile Check-in services
Verify available inventory by room type
Understand and act on service recovery situations based on brand and Gold Key|PHR policy
Maintain professional communication with guests through your knowledge and ability to assist with customized needs including but not limited to amenity setup, breakfast vouchers, transportation to airport or other destinations, late checkouts, or reservations
Resolve a guest concern on billing, transfer a Folio
Perform all duties of Guest Service Agent II
Handle guest registration process in an efficient and friendly manner to include check-ins/check-outs in accordance with Gold Key|PHR standards/hotel credit/cash handling policies. Follow PCI compliance procedures when communicating with guests during registration.
Verify ID and confirmation number and credit card to ensure accuracy of name, type of payment, rate, market segment.
Make and Inventory guest room keys according to policy and request re-keying as necessary.
Be knowledgeable of the property or complex to answer basic guest questions to include room types, property amenities, outlet themes, menus and hours and answers to commonly asked questions.
Be a positive example of gracious, welcoming, and professional behavior to all members of the hotel staff and to hotel guests.
Present opportunities to upgrade room nights.
Ensure Guest Satisfaction through best communication practices by taking accurate guest requests, answering all inquiries in connection with hotel services, placing timely work orders and prompt response calls.
Navigate the property management system and reservation platforms quicky and efficiently (to include Expedia, Booking.com)
Update pass down and communication logs to verify requests received are completed and satisfied.
Successfully complete other assigned duties.