Guest Services Agent

Highgate Hotels•New Orleans, LA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Guest Service Agent provides attentive, courteous, and efficient service to guests during check-in, throughout their stay, and at checkout, while maximizing room revenue and occupancy. The position is located at La Quinta New Orleans Downtown in New Orleans, Louisiana. The role requires maintaining a friendly, service-oriented demeanor, handling front desk and guest-service tasks, and following hotel standards and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Computer experience required.
Must be able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with employees and guests at all levels.
Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
Must be able to understand and apply complex information and data from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
Must be able to stand for the entire shift.
Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Must maintain a warm, friendly, attentive, courteous, and service-oriented demeanor.

Nice To Haves

College coursework in a related field is helpful.
Experience in a hotel or related field is preferred.
Customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Greet and welcome guests approaching the Front Desk according to Highgate Hotel standards.
Maintain proper operation of the PBX console, if applicable, and ensure hotel standards are met.
Respond promptly to guest inquiries about hotel services, facilities, and operating hours.
Log and deliver packages, mail, and messages to guests and meeting rooms.
Review the Front Office log and Trace File daily.
Answer guest inquiries about restaurants, transportation, entertainment, and other local information.
Follow cash-handling and credit policies.
Stay informed about rates, packages, special promotions, in-house groups, and closed-out or restricted dates.
Obtain necessary information for room reservations and follow the rate-quoting scenario.
Maintain familiarity with hospitality terminology and emergency procedures, and assist as needed.
Handle check-ins and checkouts in a friendly, efficient, and courteous manner.
Use proper two-way radio etiquette when communicating with other employees.
Operate relevant aspects of the Front Desk computer system.
Complete shift-checklist tasks and duties in a timely and efficient manner.
Complete bucket checks, room-rate verification reports, and housekeeping reports.
Balance and prepare individual paperwork for shift closing according to hotel standards.
Maintain and market promotions and guest programs.
Keep the work area clean and assist guests with safe deposit boxes.
Attend required hotel meetings and trainings and maintain regular attendance.
Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
Comply with hotel standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient operations.
Support productivity, identify problem areas, and assist with implementing solutions.
Handle problems by anticipating, preventing, identifying, and resolving them as necessary.
Cross-train in other hotel-related areas and maintain confidentiality of information.
Show initiative by anticipating guest or operational needs.
Perform other duties as requested by management.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave in accordance with applicable law
Employee assistance program
Educational opportunities and tuition reimbursement
Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law