PBX Operator (PM Shift) - La Concha Key West, Autograph Collection

Remington Hotels•Key West, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

 Answer all external and internal phone calls.  Take messages and transfer calls to the correct areas throughout the property. Make reservations for all future guests for the hotel, restaurant, and spa, using upselling techniques to maximize revenue. Understand the selling strategy for the hotel byknowing the status of room inventory and follow it closely to ensure the reservationsare accepted for the correct rates and dates. Aggressively sell hotel rooms to maximize transient room revenue using up-selling andyield management techniques per company policy. Educate incoming guests of hotel amenities and services available to them during theirstay. Inform guests of the variety of entertainment and restaurant venues in the localcommunity, offering value to their stay. Take and input all in-room dining orders, using up-selling techniques to maximizerevenues. Take and input all reservations for the Spa, using up-selling techniques to maximizerevenues. Dispatch all guest requests using the designated program to the proper departments.Follow up with the department and/or guest to ensure the completion of the request. Process all changes and cancellations for group reservations. Prepare group guest listsprior to arrival. Anticipate guest needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, maintainingpositive guest relations at all times. Resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction in each interaction. Promptly, accurately and efficiently know how and where to post all charges. Have complete working knowledge of Front Office computer or manual system,including all daily transactions and those which are not performed often. Have knowledge of hotel property, hotel staff and hotel services, with hours ofoperation. Give clear directions to hotel facilities for inquiring guests. Efficiently operate PBX and accurately connect incoming calls in a professional andefficient manner. All calls should be answered in 3 rings. Work in a cooperative and friendly manner with fellow associates. Practice a culture of guest service in all you do; promote courtesy, good will and apositive attitude in each and every encounter. Perform any reasonable request as assigned or directed by management.

Requirements

High work ethic and self-initiative
Proven experience with strong customer service skills
Regular attendance according to established guidelines
May be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the property
Focus and maintain attention to tasks, and complete work assignments on time despitefrequent interruptions
Use arithmetic to accurately check totals and make correct change.
Efficiently and accurately operate a computer.
Ability to maintain excellent relationships with staff and maintain staff and guestconfidentiality at all times
Stand, sit and walk for varying lengths of time, often long periods of time
Lift approximately fifty (50) pounds of guest luggage or supplies on and off a cart, usingsafe lifting techniques
Good communication skills, both written and verbal, with guests and associates,including the abilities to give directions, instructions, information, answer questions andprovide service required.
Grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, pulling, pushing,listening and hearing ability and visual ability
Know and be able to administer first aid
Direct evacuations in an emergency

Responsibilities

Answer all external and internal phone calls.
Take messages and transfer calls to the correct areas throughout the property.
Make reservations for all future guests for the hotel, restaurant, and spa, using upselling techniques to maximize revenue.
Understand the selling strategy for the hotel byknowing the status of room inventory and follow it closely to ensure the reservationsare accepted for the correct rates and dates.
Aggressively sell hotel rooms to maximize transient room revenue using up-selling andyield management techniques per company policy.
Educate incoming guests of hotel amenities and services available to them during theirstay.
Inform guests of the variety of entertainment and restaurant venues in the localcommunity, offering value to their stay.
Take and input all in-room dining orders, using up-selling techniques to maximizerevenues.
Take and input all reservations for the Spa, using up-selling techniques to maximizerevenues.
Dispatch all guest requests using the designated program to the proper departments.
Follow up with the department and/or guest to ensure the completion of the request.
Process all changes and cancellations for group reservations.
Prepare group guest listsprior to arrival.
Anticipate guest needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, maintainingpositive guest relations at all times.
Resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction in each interaction.
Promptly, accurately and efficiently know how and where to post all charges.
Have complete working knowledge of Front Office computer or manual system,including all daily transactions and those which are not performed often.
Have knowledge of hotel property, hotel staff and hotel services, with hours ofoperation.
Give clear directions to hotel facilities for inquiring guests.
Efficiently operate PBX and accurately connect incoming calls in a professional andefficient manner.
All calls should be answered in 3 rings.
Work in a cooperative and friendly manner with fellow associates.
Practice a culture of guest service in all you do; promote courtesy, good will and apositive attitude in each and every encounter.
Perform any reasonable request as assigned or directed by management.