Guest Relations Coordinator

Montage International

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Washington, District of Columbia

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Guest Relations Coordinator connects with guests prior to arrival to customize their luxury experience and manages guest profiles to ensure accurate preferences. They also serve as a hotel ambassador, welcoming VIP guests and coordinating with various departments to fulfill requests.

Qualifications

You have a high school education or equivalent and possess excellent communication skills with the ability to speak and understand predominant guest languages. You have great attention to detail and are available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, with previous hospitality experience preferred.

Must Have Skills for ATS

property management software

point of sale software

Job Description

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At Montage International, we are doing something different, something exciting and it takes passionate people to bring our vision to life. We have built a culture that leads with the important notion we live by every day; do what you love. If this resonates with you, we look forward to receiving your application.

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Guest Relations Coordinator

SUMMARY

The role of a Guest Relations Coordinator is to connect with our guests prior to arrival and capture information to customize the ultimate luxury guest experience that is tailored to their needs.  Guest Relations will reach out to all guests 7 days prior to arrival, to determine if they have any special needs or preferences and reconfirm or obtain reservation details such as arrival time, billing arrangements, or any special request. Guest Relations will manage and maintain guest profiles ensuring that all preferences and information is complete and accurate.  Guest Relations will be well-versed with all hotel services and facilities, including the surrounding area.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

  • Serves as “Ambassador” for the hotel– create instant rapport with guests through simple but genuine interactions that instill a sincere feeling of welcome and appreciation 
  • Coordinate with all concerned departments to fulfill guest needs and requests.
  • Welcomes the VIP guest upon arrival within Hotel Lobby
  • Have knowledge of using the point of sale software, property management software and any other system or software to
  • perform check-ins / check-outs
  • manage guest profiles, room reservations, requests
  • apply payment, verify and adjust billing
  • activate room keys
  • Fully conversant on accommodation features: layout, room type, location, decor, in room facilities and equipment.
  • Fully aware of operating procedures for all electrical and electronic equipment in the guest room.
  • Keeps concerned departments informed about the guest allergies and food preferences
  • Serves the guests in a calm, discrete and courteous manner, respecting timing standards.
  • Supports the other departments such as Front Desk, Housekeeping and Room Service with their duties.
  • Maintain cleanliness of work areas, china, glass, etc., throughout the day.
  • Performs all his/her duties with the sense of priority and dedication
  • Hosts and welcome all guests in a gracious and polite manner, and to have the ability to hold a conversation with the guest in a natural and spontaneous manner.
  • Carries out checkout in efficient manner, offering luggage assistance and transportation.
  • Wishes fond farewell to the guest at the time of departure.
  • Takes notes of all the information, updates and instruction and giving proper handover before signing off from the shift.
  • Attends and contributes to all meetings, Departmental and Hotel training as scheduled and other related activities

QUALIFICATIONS 

  • High school or equivalent education required. 
  • Be able to communicate clearly and understand the predominant language(s) of our guests. 
  • Punctuality and regular and reliable attendance.  
  • Availability to work flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
  • Previous restaurant or hospitality experience preferred. 
  • Great attention to detail 
  • Excellent communication skills – eloquent and well-versed  
     

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

Position requires walking and standing most of the working day; must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours in length. Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill tasks. Requires manual dexterity, grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, and climbing. 

The pay scale for the Guest Relations Coordinator position is $23.00 per hour. The pay scale is the base salary or hourly wage range, exclusive of incentive pay such as commissions, piece rates, gratuities, and the like, that Montage reasonably expects to pay for the position. Please let us know if you have any questions.

In the United States we are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Montage International

Montage International, the ultra-luxury hospitality management company founded by Alan J. Fuerstman, features a distinctive collection of hospitality brands. Montage International encompasses the ultra-luxury brand Montage Hotels & Resorts, the new luxury hospitality brand Pendry Hotels & Resorts, Montage Residences, Pendry Residences, and the management of some of the country’s premiere golf courses and clubs. Founded in 2002, Montage Hotels & Resorts is an artistic collection of distinctive hotels, resorts, and residences. Pendry Hotels & Resorts, founded in 2014, is a collection of new luxury hotels for today’s cultured world travelers located in taste-making destinations. For more information, please visit www.montage.com and www.pendry.com.
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