Guest Service Representative - Holiday Inn Express & Suites Jacksonville

Golder Hospitality•South Jacksonville, IL

just now•Onsite

About The Position

The Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Jacksonville, IL is hiring for a full-time Guest Service Representatives to join our team. As a Front Desk Associate you will be responsible for providing an exceptional guest experience at all times. You will be the first point of contact for our guests and will provide information and assistance throughout their stay. Our Front Desk Associates are the first impression our guests have with our business and it is essential that they create a positive first impression with a professional, energetic, and enthusiastic demeanor in order to provide an exceptional guest experience. Must be available evenings, weekends and holidays. Hours are a combination of 7am - 3pm and 3pm-11pm

Requirements

Great attention to detail
Excellent knowledge of local attractions and entertainment venues
Considerable knowledge of computer systems for registration, reservations and backup systems
Above average mathematical comprehension to understand and interpret numbers as they apply to operations in hotels
Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with employees and guests
Ability to effectively interact with internal and external customers, some of whom will require a high level of patience, tact and diplomacy, to defuse anger, collect accurate information and resolve conflicts

Nice To Haves

Comparable hotel size and scope of experience preferred

Responsibilities

Performing the check-in and check-out process
Answer all incoming and in-house phone calls
Assist callers with making and/or changing reservations
Assist all guests as necessary to ensure a positive experience
Ability to work while standing for extended periods of time.
Communicate with guests and employees both verbally and in writing to answer questions and provide clear direction
Assist with hotel laundry