
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401k plan
Paid Time Off
Sundays Off
Weekly Payroll
Job Description
This position is with InTown Suites, a well-established hospitality company dedicated to providing comfortable and affordable extended stay accommodations. Located at 2006 Grand Avenue Parkway in Austin, Texas, InTown Suites focuses on delivering exceptional guest experiences by ensuring a friendly, professional, and efficient environment. The company culture highlights passion, customer commitment, and a belief in the value of the service provided, fostering an atmosphere where employees are encouraged to excel in their roles while contributing to the company’s overall mission of hospitality excellence.
The Guest Services Representative role is a vital position within the front office operations of the hotel. This position acts as the primary point of contact for guests, ensuring that their needs are handled promptly and with professionalism. The Guest Services Representative also serves as a key support function by covering all aspects of front office operations when the General Manager is unavailable. Responsibilities include managing reservations, guest check-ins and check-outs, handling guest inquiries and concerns, and providing support to staff. Additionally, the representative is tasked with maintaining the property’s safety, cleanliness, and compliance with operational standards.
This role demands a high degree of professionalism and excellent customer service skills, as representatives frequently interact with guests and other stakeholders. Proficiency in computer systems is necessary to efficiently handle various administrative tasks. The representative is expected to handle banking deposits, represent the hotel in a courteous manner, and provide guidance to the on-site staff. Problem-solving skills and the ability to make effective operational decisions in the absence of senior management are essential aspects of the role.
InTown Suites offers a structured onboarding training program accompanied by a supportive team that ensures new employees are well prepared for their responsibilities. Full-time employees enjoy health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with a 401k retirement plan with company matching, paid time off, and a positive work-life balance with Sundays off and no late shifts. Additionally, the company supports work with weekly payroll to maintain financial flexibility for employees.
Overall, the Guest Services Representative at InTown Suites plays a crucial role in ensuring smooth hotel operations and an exceptional guest experience. The position requires flexibility, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a sometimes fast-paced and stressful environment. Ideal candidates will be committed to maintaining high standards and thriving within a team-oriented environment focused on hospitality success.
The Guest Services Representative role is a vital position within the front office operations of the hotel. This position acts as the primary point of contact for guests, ensuring that their needs are handled promptly and with professionalism. The Guest Services Representative also serves as a key support function by covering all aspects of front office operations when the General Manager is unavailable. Responsibilities include managing reservations, guest check-ins and check-outs, handling guest inquiries and concerns, and providing support to staff. Additionally, the representative is tasked with maintaining the property’s safety, cleanliness, and compliance with operational standards.
This role demands a high degree of professionalism and excellent customer service skills, as representatives frequently interact with guests and other stakeholders. Proficiency in computer systems is necessary to efficiently handle various administrative tasks. The representative is expected to handle banking deposits, represent the hotel in a courteous manner, and provide guidance to the on-site staff. Problem-solving skills and the ability to make effective operational decisions in the absence of senior management are essential aspects of the role.
InTown Suites offers a structured onboarding training program accompanied by a supportive team that ensures new employees are well prepared for their responsibilities. Full-time employees enjoy health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with a 401k retirement plan with company matching, paid time off, and a positive work-life balance with Sundays off and no late shifts. Additionally, the company supports work with weekly payroll to maintain financial flexibility for employees.
Overall, the Guest Services Representative at InTown Suites plays a crucial role in ensuring smooth hotel operations and an exceptional guest experience. The position requires flexibility, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a sometimes fast-paced and stressful environment. Ideal candidates will be committed to maintaining high standards and thriving within a team-oriented environment focused on hospitality success.
Job Requirements
- Valid driver’s license
- Current auto insurance
- Functioning automobile
- Ability to read, understand and interpret reports and hotel information
- Proficiency in English
- Mathematical skills for basic financial calculations
- General computer proficiency
- Knowledge of front office operations and guest service standards
- Flexibility to work long hours
- Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure
- Effective communication skills
- Time management skills
- Problem-solving capabilities
Job Qualifications
- Possess a valid driver’s license, current auto insurance and a functioning automobile
- Ability to read, understand, interpret information found in a variety of reports and other internal hotel information
- Read, speak, write and understand the English language to interact with guests, staff, handle administrative duties, etc
- Sufficient mathematical skills to calculate room revenue, average rate, occupancy percentage and count and balance a cash bank, etc
- General computer proficiency
- Possess thorough knowledge of Front Office and related department operations, service standards and techniques, guest relations and etiquette, upselling techniques, to ensure the effective operation of the front office and related departments
- Possess the knowledge and ability to perform a variety of front office and related positions in response to business needs
- Ability to compose and express thoughts concisely to ensure effective communication
- Ability and flexibility to work long hours on a regular basis and as business conditions demand
- Ability to manage multiple activities often in stressful situations with time constraints
- Ability to use time management skills to effectively get task accomplished
- Ability to make effective judgment on all facets of front office operations and staff, and the ability to effectively solve guest and operational problems
Job Duties
- Ensures reservations are taken correctly and courteously
- Represent hotel in a professional and courteous manner, check guests in and out in a timely and efficient manner
- Must be proficient in computer operating system
- Available at all times to deal with guest issues in a professional manner
- Notify General Manager or equivalent immediately of any guest, employee, or cash concerns
- Provide guidance to property staff as needed
- Ensure compliance of safety and security standards
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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