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    Guest Services Agent - Boston, United States - Olshan Properties

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    Position Summary

    Our team is looking to add an upbeat Guest Service Agent to manage all aspects of front desk operations and be a key person of reference for our guests and vendors. To be successful in this role, you will need to extend professionalism and courtesy, have outstanding communication skills, and can work in a fast-paced environment.

    Essential Functions

    • Perform guest check-in services in a courteous and efficient manner as set forth by Canopy Boston Downtown Standards: to include greeting guest with a smile, confirming reservation and rate, assigning room and key card, obtaining method of payment, communicating hotel services and amenities, and finally wishing guest a pleasant stay.
    • Perform check-out services in a courteous and efficient manner: to include inquiring about their stay, making any necessary adjustments, collecting payment, or verifying direct billing, collecting the room key, obtaining bell service for luggage assistance, and finally wishing guests a warm "farewell." Maintaining, teaching, coaching of mystery shop standards.
    • Complete shift check list to include all reports mentioned therein. Maintain continuity /communication between shifts. Ensure distribution of messages, mail, and faxes to guests. Complete reservations for guests that include, but are not limited to airline reservations, theatre, sports, overnight shipping etc. while always promoting our hotel first.
    • Recognize guests with a friendly greeting. Anticipate guests' complaints, develop the most effective solution, and handle guests' concerns immediately and confidently. Follow the 15-5 Rule, and use of guest's name.
    • Use HOTSOS to expedite guest requests.
    • Follow proper cash handling procedures as outlined in the Canopy Boston Downtown Standards. Responsible for all moneys issued by accounting.
    • Up sell hotel services to maximize revenue whenever possible.
    • Ensure all displays are in proper place and fully stocked. Ensure there are enough informational brochures on hand in the main lobby. Check cleanliness and supply level of business center and assist guest with their needs and requests.
    • Process all payments according to established hotel requirements.
    • Provide information and assistance to all guests and vendors.
    • Prepares all necessary reports during each shift for the management team.
    • Ensure confidentiality, security, and safety of hotel guests regarding Front Desk communications always.
    • Answer in-coming (from outside the hotel) calls using the provided script in a friendly and professional manner. Respond by relaying guest calls to the requested extension by using appropriate security procedures, or by providing requested information. All in-coming calls to be answered and faxes delivered within the set time limit as per the Hilton standards.
    • Answer in-house calls by using the provided script in a friendly and professional manner. Record guest special requests on daily log. Relay requests to the appropriate department and complete a follow up call according to the guidelines set in the Canopy Boston Downtown standards.
    • Transcribe complete messages and repeat information to verify accuracy or offer to transfer the guest to the appropriate voice mail. Input and retrieve messages as requested. Read and verbally recite exact message for the guest.
    • Briefly answer basic inquiries, e.g., time, extension numbers, outlet hours, etc.
    • Act as dispatcher for security, guest services, and property operations team members. Provide timely information via HOTSOS to team members in response to emergencies and guest requests such as housekeeping and maintenance problems.
    • Record wake-up call requests and enter into the telephone system. Ensure no calls are missed.

    Qualifications

    Education:

    • Education or experience to meet the required job knowledge, skills, and abilities. High School graduate or equivalent preferred.

    Experience:

    • 6 months customer service required.
    • Cash handling, or hotel Front Desk experience preferred.
    • Hilton experience preferred. PBX Experience preferred.

    Licenses or Certificates:

    • First Aid and CPR certified.

    Grooming:

    • All Team Members must maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance according to the Olshan Properties Team Member Handbook.

    Other:

    • Additional language ability preferred.
    • Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact, and diplomacy to defuse anger and collect accurate information and resolve conflicts.
    • This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.
    • May perform other duties as assigned.

    Our DNA is EPIC

    Enthusiastic Positive Intuitive Caring

    Olshan Properties is proud to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, race, religion, sex, sexual preference, national origin, disability, veteran status, or genetics. We maintain a drug-free workplace.


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