Guest Services Agent

Meyer Jabara Hotels • White Plains, NY

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About The Position

Meyer Jabara Hotels has distinguished itself as an employer of choice, attracting innovative and talented industry professionals who deliver exceptional results. Our Associates are encouraged to reach their fullest potential by delivering a differentiated experience to our guests and an exceptional bottom-line. Job Title: Guest Service Agent Department: Front Office Reports To: Front Office Manager, Assistant General Manager Scope of Position: Operate the functional areas of guest registration, bell services, telephone services, and guest reservations to ensure guest satisfaction and maximize hotel profitability.

Requirements

• Previous hotel Guest Service experience strongly encouraged.
• Must be willing to work a variety of AM/PM/overnight, weekend and holiday shifts
• Requires strong command of the English language to include speaking, reading and writing. Bilingual a plus.
• Requires strong organizational skills.
• Must be able to multi-task and work independently.
• Able be able to be on your feet/stand for long periods of time.
• Excellent people skills, listening skills, and an energetic personality.
• Meet/exceed customer and team expectations; a true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast paced environment
• Must possess basic computer skills, i.e., Microsoft Word and Excel, Internet Explorer, etc.
• Cash handling experience strongly desired.
• Able to lift, pull, or carry items weighing approximately 50 pounds

Responsibilities

• Operate the functional areas of guest services, i.e., resolving guest complaints to the satisfaction of the guest; responding promptly to any guest request for service, using the hotel’s computer system for reservations, scheduling, or other guest related services, and answering the hotel telephones courteously and efficiently.
• Maintains a “can do” and a “guests first” attitude at all times.
• Works as a member of the overall hotel team to ensure that each guest has an experience that exceeds their expectations
• Attends scheduled training sessions within the hotel as dictated by the brand and the hotel management.
• Ensures adherence to procedures for guest and associate security and emergency procedures as established.
• Abides by established procedures for hotel accounting, credit control, handling of financial transactions, and security of monies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees