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Guest Service Associate

icon building Company : Lark Hospitality Career Site
icon briefcase Job Type : Full Time
icon geo-alt 1900 Rio Grande St, Austin

Job Description - Guest Service Associate


  • Welcome and check-in guests in a friendly and efficient manner, demonstrate excellent customer service and phone etiquette

  • Accountable for assigned cash drawer(s) and cash balances (make correct change)

  • Answer and transfer calls in timely (preferably 3 rings) and courteous fashion

  • Manage all aspects of the reservations process (process room reservations, secure deposit and send confirmation); use suggestive selling techniques, stay abreast of local rates, in-house strategy, group and special rate plans and packages, available inventory, etc. 

  • Monitor reservations email account; reply to e-mail correspondence in a timely, courteous, and professional manner; process e-mail requests/reservations accordingly

  • Understand how to check room availability and housekeeping/maintenance status, ensure against overbooking, and that guests are provided an inspected room

  • Maintain full knowledge of all room types, features, locations, rates

  • Verify accuracy of information in property management system by entering data correctly and checking daily arrivals

  • Effectively handle all guest inquiries, requests and complaints; confirm guest needs have been met; timely alert manager on duty to any unresolved complaints

  • Communicate effectively with all departments

  • Develop a working knowledge of local attractions, business locations, and points of interest

  • Review daily activities and groups, communicate details with co-workers and guests as needed

  • Direct traffic inside the hotel with vendors, overnight guests, employees, meeting attendees, restaurant/ lounge guests, visitors

  • Know location, basic troubleshooting and relevant contact list for all major hotel systemsØ  Knowledge of all hotels services, amenities, and hours of operation

  • May be first point of contact during any emergency; be familiar with all emergency procedures as documented in hotel Emergency Manuals

  • Accurately handle all in-house accounts including guest names, room charges, methods of payment, special requests, etc.

  • Handle services for guests including guest mail, messages, telephone calls, faxes, wake-up calls, after-hours requests (i.e., extra towels, pillows etc.) ,and general inquiries

  • Confirm guest satisfaction at check-out and take appropriate corrective action if necessary.  Say, “Thank you.”

  • Perform daily reporting requirements based on specific hotel needs

  • Ensure transfer of information from shift to shift at the Front Desk

  • Keep adequate inventory of front desk and guest supplies available at all times.  Communicate shortages as necessary

  • Understand operation of guest room features, i.e. HVAC units, thermostats, showers, windows, etc.

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