Hotel Guest Services Representative FT

JOB SUMMARY:

As a Guest Services Representative, you will assign rooms according to guest requests and preferences whenever possible.

Position Status: Full-Time
Location: Gold Strike Casino – Tunica, MS

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assign rooms according to guest requests and preferences whenever possible.
• Pre-assign, pre-key and prepare all guest packets for designated arrivals.
• Review/track/accommodate requests for changes and communicate to appropriate staff.
• Follow up with guests to ensure their requests or problems have been met to their satisfaction.
• Identify and resolve any over-commitments by room type.
• Balance room inventory in advance.
• Review out-of-order rooms for accurate return dates; report any room maintenance problems to management, housekeeping, and/or engineering.
• Assist front desk staff with the proper room assignments. Ensure hotel rooms are being blocked to allow for revenue maximization.
• Run all daily reports that are required to complete necessary job duties including but not limited to group arrivals and departures, housekeeping briefs, trace reports, etc.
• Balance clerk/cashier postings, cash, and credit transactions daily.
• Perform other job-related duties as requested.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year of customer service experience, preferably working in a similar hotel setting.

• Proficiency in computer software including Outlook, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as office equipment, i.e. telephone, copier, fax machine.
• Excellent organizational skills to function effectively under time constraints and within established deadlines, with particular attention to detail.
• Effective listening abilities with strong judgment skills.
• Knowledge of accommodations room capacities and amenities.
• Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with all business contacts.
• Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance adhering to company standards.