Hotel Guest Service Representative

Country Inn & Suites

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Columbia, South Carolina

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Guest Service Representative is responsible for managing the guest experience from check-in to check-out, including room assignments and handling special requests. They must also coordinate with housekeeping and maintenance departments while resolving guest complaints professionally.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to communicate professionally with guests and staff. You are skilled in using front office equipment and possess knowledge of hotel policies and local area information.

Must Have Skills for ATS

front office equipment

telephone etiquette

credit policies

check cashing policies

cash handling policies

Job Description

Company Description

Limited service upper mid-scale hotel. 

Job Description

Full-Time and Part-Time Positions Open

Job Summary: Represents the hotel to the guest throughout all stages of the guest’s stay by working with all hotel personnel to ensure every guest experiences superior customer care. Responsibilities include registering guests, assigning rooms, accommodating special requests, answering telephones and exceeding guest expectations. Ensure guest's completely satisfied prior to departure.

Job Duties:

  • Maintains an inventory of vacancies, reservations and room assignments.
  • Possesses a working knowledge of the reservations department. Takes same day reservations and future reservations when necessary. Knows cancellation procedures.
  • Complete daily check list.
  • Knows room locations, types of rooms available, and room rates.
  • Registers arriving guests and assigns rooms.
  • Coordinates room status updates with the housekeeping department by notifying housekeeping of all check-outs, late check-outs, early check-ins, special requests, and part-day rooms.
  • Coordinates guest room maintenance work with the engineering and maintenance division.
  • Uses persuasive selling techniques to sell rooms and to promote other services of the hotel.
  • Knows daily activities and meetings taking place in the hotel.
  • Reports any unusual occurrences or requests to the manager or assistant manager.
  • Manages and resolves all guest complaints in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Processes guest check-outs and handles monetary transactions.
  • Maintains customers’ privacy.
  • Maintains a high level of professional appearance and demeanor.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Ability to communicate with public, hotel staff, and management in a professional manner.
  • Knowledge of surrounding areas and local events.
  • Ability to understand and adhere to proper credit, check cashing, and cash handling policies and procedures. Able to properly secure guest information.
  • Ability to learn safety, emergency, and accident prevention policies and procedures.
  • Skilled in the use of front office equipment.
  • Knowledge of proper telephone etiquette.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Pay based on qualifications.  

  • Compensation: from USD 12.00 - hourly
  • Country Inn & Suites

    Welcome to the official page of Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, a brand of Radisson Hotel Group. Country Inn & Suites By Radisson is a leading upper midscale hotel brand with over 470 hotels in the United States, Canada, India and Latin America offering a welcome stay along the way. Wherever you’re going, wherever you’re from, you’ll discover a home away from home at Country Inn & Suites by Radisson. Country Inn & Suites By Radisson is a part of the Radisson Hotel Group portfolio which also includes Radisson Collection, Radisson Blu, Radisson RED, Radisson Individuals, Park Plaza, Park Inn by Radisson, Radisson, and prizeotel brought together under one commercial umbrella brand Radisson Hotels. Connect with Country Inn & Suites By Radisson on social media: @CountryInn.
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