Guest Services Representative

INTOWN SUITES • Austin, NC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Guest Services Representative will assist the guests efficiently, courteously, and professionally in all front office related functions. The Guest Services Representative will cover all aspects of the front office when the General Manager is not present. InTown Suites is one of America’s largest wholly-owned economy extended stay hotel brands with 196 properties in 22 states. Since 1989, this extended stay brand has experienced high occupancy rates, leading to sustained growth and stability for its employees, even during economic downturns. InTown Suites provides apartment-style suites that are designed for extended weekly, monthly, or even longer stays and includes in-room kitchens with a full-size refrigerator, two-burner stovetop, and microwave. Fully renovated premium suites also provide a brand new kitchen with more comfort and storage for guests. It’s sister brand, Uptown Suites, is the newest way to extended stay with 8 extended stay properties across the country. InTown and Uptown Suites are proud to provide our employees with a culture that embraces and is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. Come join our 1,400 (and growing) team members!

Requirements

• Possess a valid driver’s license, current auto insurance and a functioning automobile
• Ability to read, understand, interpret information found in a variety of reports and other internal hotel information
• Read, speak, write and understand the English language to interact with guests, staff, handle administrative duties, etc.
• Sufficient mathematical skills to calculate room revenue, average rate, occupancy percentage and count and balance a cash bank, etc.
• General computer proficiency
• Possess thorough knowledge of Front Office and related department operations, service standards and techniques, guest relations and etiquette, upselling techniques, to ensure the effective operation of the front office and related departments (examples include providing high level of service, effective staff training, proficient problem solving, effective cost controls, etc.).
• Possess the knowledge and ability to perform a variety of front office and related positions in response to business needs
• Ability to compose and express thoughts concisely to ensure effective communication
• Ability and flexibility to work long hours on a regular basis and as business conditions demand
• Ability to manage multiple activities often in stressful situations with time constraints
• Ability to use time management skills to effectively get task accomplished
• Ability to make effective judgment on all facets of front office operations and staff, and the ability to effectively solve guest and operational problems

Responsibilities

• Ensures reservations are taken correctly and courteously
• Represent hotel in a professional and courteous manner, check guests in and out in a timely and efficient manner
• Must be proficient in computer operating system
• Available at all times to deal with guest issues in a professional manner
• Notify General Manager or equivalent immediately of any guest, employee, or cash concerns
• Provide guidance to property staff as needed
• Ensure compliance of safety and security standards
• Reports to Regional Operations Manager in General Manager’s absence
• Responsible for bank deposits in General Manager’s absence
• Identify and follow up on life/safety issues and inspection issues
• Notify General Manager or equivalent immediately of any safety and/or security violations of policy
• Leave all desk and office areas in a clean and neat manner
• Take responsibility for ensuring that property is always clean and free of any trash and debris

Benefits

• Easy to follow training programs & supportive team throughout the onboarding process
• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance for full-time employees
• 401k with company match
• PTO for full-time employees
• Weekly payroll
• Comprehensive training programs
• Competitive starting salaries
• Bonus Potential

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed