Posted 4mo ago

Guest Service Agent

@ Resorts World New York
Jamaica, New York, United States
$31-$35/hrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Check-in guests, Handle guest requests, Provide concierge service
Requirements Summary:High school diploma required; prior hotel/guest services experience preferred; strong English communication; ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends/holidays; NY licensing as needed.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Property Management System, Hotsos
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Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Always treat guests with courtesy and respect in a variety of situations. 
  • Must maintain standards of 5-star service 
  • Must maintain honesty and integrity 
  • To be mindful of the importance of personal hygiene and grooming. 
  • Adhere to the property’s Health and Safety guidelines. 
  • Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment. 
  • Check-in, checkout and produce player’s club cards for hotel guests in a confident, professional, and friendly manner. 
  • Initiate call back after check-in to ensure guest is satisfied with accommodations as well as offer any assistance. 
  • Anticipate guests’ needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day.  
  • Call back and follow up with guest on any requests that come through the front desk to ensure that they are satisfied.  
  • Provide gracious and efficient telephone service as it relates to general PBX services.  Calls should be answered promptly and knowledgeably, always ensuring complete and accurate information.  
  • Review arrivals noting special requests and blocking rooms as necessary for VIP’s and group arrivals. 
  • Complete all items as listed on shift checklists. 
  • Enroll Guests into World of Hyatt / Enroll Guests into Genting rewards during check-in process 
  • Provide guest welcome amenity at check in 
  • Book future reservations upon Guest Request 
  • Carry Radio on you at all times, with Hotel Ear Piece  
  • Ensure proper credit card procedures are followed based on PCI compliance guidelines. 
  • Enter guest requests and complete orders on Hotsos 
  • Adhere to all cashiering procedures: open, secure and balance out shift banks to include the verification of all cash, credit card, and check transactions during a given shift. 
  • Maintain complete knowledge at all times of: 
  • All hotel features/services, hours of operation. 
  • Hotel history and neighborhood knowledge 
  • All room types, numbers, layout, décor, appointments and location. 
  • All room rates, special packages and promotions. 
  • Daily house count and expected arrivals/departures. 
  • Room availability status for any given day. 
  • Schedule daily group activities. 
  • Advise guest of any messages, mail, faxes, etc. received for them and hand them to the guest if they come    directly to the front desk. 
  • Communicate service and amenities of the hotel to guests. 
  • Communicate VIP arrivals to designated personnel for escort and delivery of amenities. 
  • Input, update and maintain guest profile and history, which includes but not limited to guest preferences and alerts.  
  • Flexibility to carry out job responsibilities of other positions within the front office, such as PBX operator, bell person, and door person, upon request by the manager. 
  • Take, record and relay messages accurately, completely and legibly. All guest issues should be communicated to a manager, and immediately logged. 
  • Offer detailed information on the voice mail system to callers and guests wishing to leave messages. 
  • Accept and record wake-up call requests. 
  • Communicate pertinent guest information to designated departments/personnel (i.e., special requests, amenity deliver) immediately, and follow-up with relative departments after completion. 
  • Meet with departing Front Desk Host to review business status, log-book and follow-up items. 
  • Provide Concierge service - fluent knowledge of property and local restaurants, special events, city attractions, and guest amenities when necessary.  
  • Knowledgeable of property’s fire and emergency procedures. 
  • Any additional duties as directed by management. 
  • Ability to utilize the property management system 
  • Cover Night Audit, when needed.  

Job Requirements: 

 Behavioral standards that all team members will be held accountable to:  

  • Ability to satisfactorily communicate in English (speak, read, write) with guests, co-workers and management to their understanding. 
  • Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with a minimum of supervision. 
  • Ability to accurately compute and manipulate mathematical calculations. 
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. 
  • Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact, and diplomacy to defuse anger. 
  • Demonstrates consistent regard and dedication to guests, vendors, colleagues and the company by being engaged, interested and productive. 
  • Demonstrates a working knowledge of our marketplace; actively and collaboratively assists in building the best practices necessary for the company’s success. 
  • Puts guest at forefront of all decisions 
  • Ability to work well under pressure of check-in/check-out of guests and handle multiple tasks at once. 
  • Ability to work flexible schedule (AM, PM, Overnight, Weekends & Holidays) 
  • High school graduate. 
  • Previous hotel experience. 
  • Punctuality and regular and reliable attendance. 
  • Interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with co-workers and the public. 
  • Good communication skills 
  • Guest service oriented  
  • Ability to function in a noisy, hectic, and crowded environment 
  • Ability to handle numerous duties simultaneously  
  • Ability to adapt under stress, flexible 
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate license through the New York State Gaming Commission  
  • Oral and written proficiency in the English language. 
  • Maintain up to date property knowledge. 

Essential Physical Abilities  

Endure various physical movements throughout the work areas, such as removing guest luggage to/from all types of vehicles and guest rooms. 

  • Ability to grasp, push or pull heavy loads, and lift and/or carry or otherwise move packages, boxes and luggage weighing up to 75 lbs. continuously throughout shift. 
  • Ability to stand, walk and/or sit and continuously perform essential job functions. 
  • Sufficient manual dexterity in one hand to be able to load and unload luggage. 
  • Ability to perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, and walking significant distances on property. 

Work/Educational Experience  

  • Must be at least 18 years old, possess a high school or equivalent diploma and have the ability to obtain the appropriate license pursuant to the New York State Lottery regulations 
  • Prior experience in guest services preferred  

 Salary: $31.4800 - $35.4100