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Guest Service Agent

Job Overview

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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
Training and Development
flexible schedule
Employee assistance program

Job Description

The Daly Seven Hotel is a reputable hospitality establishment committed to providing exceptional accommodation and service to guests. As a prominent player in the hotel industry, the Daly Seven prides itself on a welcoming environment, ensuring every guest experience is comfortable, efficient, and memorable. This hotel operates in a competitive market, emphasizing customer satisfaction, attention to detail, and a friendly atmosphere. Known for its well-maintained facilities and dedicated staff, Daly Seven attracts a diverse clientele ranging from business travelers to families and tourists who appreciate warm hospitality paired with professional service.

The role of the Guest Service Agent at Daly Seven Hotel is crucial to maintaining the hotel's high standards of customer satisfaction and operational excellence. This position is designed for individuals who are personable, meticulous, and possess excellent communication skills. As a face of the hotel, the Guest Service Agent is responsible for greeting guests warmly, managing check-in and check-out procedures swiftly and accurately, and handling guest inquiries with professionalism and a customer-oriented mindset. The agent must also manage various administrative tasks, such as maintaining paperwork, processing payments, and balancing cash drawers, ensuring all transactions are error-free and confidential.

Additionally, the Guest Service Agent plays an active role in hotel security by being vigilant about safety precautions and emergency procedures. Responsibilities include familiarity with the hotel's physical layout, emergency exits, and safety equipment. The agent is also tasked with handling guest complaints tactfully and efficiently, reinforcing the hotel’s commitment to excellent service. This position demands a friendly demeanor, readiness to assist guests with directions, recommendations on local attractions, restaurants, and events, and knowledge of the hotel’s amenities and room details.

The Guest Service Agent supports the hotel’s operational flow by managing reservations with precision, including validating credit card information and confirming guest bookings. Participation in membership promotion programs and referral assistance when the hotel is fully booked further strengthens the guest relations department. This role requires teamwork, reliability, and the ability to maintain discretion about all business matters during and outside working hours.

Overall, the Guest Service Agent position at Daly Seven Hotel is a dynamic role that offers a rewarding career path in the hospitality sector. It combines customer service excellence, administrative proficiency, and safety awareness to create a safe and welcoming environment for guests. Candidates for this role can expect to engage in a fast-paced, people-centered job that requires empathy, problem-solving skills, and a strong knowledge base about hotel operations and local offerings. The hotel provides a supportive environment promoting both personal and professional growth for its employees.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Experience in customer service or hospitality preferred
  • Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Basic knowledge of emergency procedures
  • Ability to handle cash and balance reports
  • Attention to detail
  • Professional appearance
  • Capacity to work as part of a team
  • Reliability and punctuality

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous experience in customer service or hospitality preferred
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to handle cash accurately
  • Knowledge of hotel reservation systems is a plus
  • Basic computer skills
  • Friendly and professional demeanor
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Familiarity with local area and attractions advantageous

Job Duties

  • Be ready to begin work at the specified time
  • Greet guests and check them in and out with friendliness, speed and accuracy
  • Maintain all paperwork as required by your shift
  • Initial and date when applicable
  • Maintain accuracy in handling cash
  • Responsible for the cash drawer and balancing shift report
  • Know how to handle money and make changes correctly
  • Operate switchboard and transfer calls as required by shift
  • Keep all business confidential on and off duty
  • Know room rates, locations, and furnishings of all rooms
  • Know physical make-up of building interior and exterior
  • Promote membership in the franchise's membership club
  • Help secure lodging for guest by referrals when hotel is full
  • Know what attractions, restaurants, and events are available
  • Be familiar with the specific publications and maps for providing directions
  • Be polite and present a friendly and caring image
  • Take and record reservations with accuracy
  • confirm as requested
  • When a guest checks out, inquire if you can be of help to them in making lodging reservations for another Daly Seven property
  • Check credit cards and guaranteed reservations for validity and acceptability
  • Know status of reservations on a daily and future basis
  • Be able to handle guest complaints
  • Know emergency procedures and how to respond
  • Be familiar with the fire system and how to shut it off if there is a false alarm
  • Each employee is part of the hotel security team and is responsible for reporting any potential hazards to management
  • Investigate in the absence of the manager any alleged injuries which occur on the premises
  • Complete incident or accident reports as required
  • Know where gas, electric, water cut off, and breakers are located
  • Know location of emergency lights
  • Keep lobby and office area clean at all times
  • Know computer operations including procedures for shutdown when necessary
  • Know how to set up and maintain continental breakfast and make coffee properly
  • Know the location of the ADA box and how to use it
  • Complete call back sheet and file
  • Complete room availability form
  • Complete comment log for your shift
  • Complete shift verification form
  • Perform all other duties as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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