Guest Services Agent (Front Desk Clerk)

Gulph Creek Hotels•Stafford Township, NJ

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Holiday Inn at The Mainland Manahawkin/LBI located at 151 Route 72 West in Manahawkin, New Jersey is currently hiring for a part-time Guest Services Agent (Front Desk Clerk). The Guest Services Agent (Front Desk Clerk) is responsible for attending to the needs of guests and ensuring the highest possible level of guest satisfaction. This position requires weekends, holidays, and ability to work 7a to 3p, 12p to 8p, and 3p to 11p shifts. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Guest Service Maintains guest service as the driving philosophy of the operation Personally, demonstrates a commitment to guest service in responding promptly to guests’ needs Committed to making every guest is satisfied Meets or exceeds guest satisfaction measures Ensures hotel standards and services contribute to the delivery of consistent guest service Implements and practices guest service initiatives and performs to Gulph Creek Hotel Standards Front Desk Operations Greet all guests (internal and external) Process guest reservations, registration (check-in) and departures (check-outs) Offer guest assistance at every opportunity Respond to all guest requests efficiently Ensure guest satisfaction by following through on requests and other needs Provide information to guests about hotel policies, services and amenities Provide information, directions and other assistance as necessary about the local area Maintain accurate guest information in the hotel property management system including, but not limited to: basic guest information, billing/payment, guest charges, etc. Handles collection efforts of all in-house balances and notifies management of potential liabilities Balances all cash, check, credit card and ledger accounts through verification, shift reports and performs audit functions if assigned Maintain daily logs and checklists Effectively communicate all pertinent information to other employees within the department Effectively communicate all pertinent information to other departments (Housekeeping, Security, Maintenance, etc) regarding room status/availability, guest requests, etc. Assist in all areas of the operation including PBX/Switchboard, bellman or concierge services, reservations and other areas as necessary Comply with all standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations Maintain regular attendance in compliance with company policy Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming in accordance with company policy Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly, service-oriented manner Maintain and organize work area regularly Other duties as required

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent, plus relative experience in customer service
Ability to read and speak English and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees
Ability to effectively communicate with employees, guests and supervisors for optimum operation of the property
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rates, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs

Responsibilities

Maintains guest service as the driving philosophy of the operation
Personally, demonstrates a commitment to guest service in responding promptly to guests’ needs
Committed to making every guest is satisfied
Meets or exceeds guest satisfaction measures
Ensures hotel standards and services contribute to the delivery of consistent guest service
Implements and practices guest service initiatives and performs to Gulph Creek Hotel Standards
Greet all guests (internal and external)
Process guest reservations, registration (check-in) and departures (check-outs)
Offer guest assistance at every opportunity
Respond to all guest requests efficiently
Ensure guest satisfaction by following through on requests and other needs
Provide information to guests about hotel policies, services and amenities
Provide information, directions and other assistance as necessary about the local area
Maintain accurate guest information in the hotel property management system including, but not limited to: basic guest information, billing/payment, guest charges, etc.
Handles collection efforts of all in-house balances and notifies management of potential liabilities
Balances all cash, check, credit card and ledger accounts through verification, shift reports and performs audit functions if assigned
Maintain daily logs and checklists
Effectively communicate all pertinent information to other employees within the department
Effectively communicate all pertinent information to other departments (Housekeeping, Security, Maintenance, etc) regarding room status/availability, guest requests, etc.
Assist in all areas of the operation including PBX/Switchboard, bellman or concierge services, reservations and other areas as necessary
Comply with all standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations
Maintain regular attendance in compliance with company policy
Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming in accordance with company policy
Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly, service-oriented manner
Maintain and organize work area regularly
Other duties as required