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Front Office Agent - Chicago, United States - Trump International Hotel and Tower Chicago
Description
Job Description
Job DescriptionPOSITION PURPOSE:
Greets and registers guests, providing prompt and courteous service. Checks guests out of the hotel. Resolves guest challenges throughout their stay in our hotel. Upgrades guests, as required. Promotes hotel services, amenities and upsells products to the guests in accordance with Five Star Service Standards.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Average
Percent
of Time
30% Completes the registration process by inputting and retrieving information from a computer system, confirming pertinent information including number of guests and room rate. Makes appropriate selection of rooms based on guest needs. Codes electronic keys. Non-verbally confirm the room number and rate. Promotes and administers Trump Hotels Marketing Programs such as Trump Card, for arriving guests. Ensures guest knows location of room, and arranges for Associate to accompany guest to room. Provides welcome packet containing room keys, tokens of our appreciation, gifts, etc. to guests.
20% Ensure rooms and services are correctly accounted for within guest statement. Properly accounts for services provided by the hotel.. Assists guest with check out payments or charges. Accepts and records vouchers, credit, traveler's checks, and other forms of payment. Converts foreign currency at current posted rates.
15% Greet customers immediately with a friendly and sincere welcome. Use a positive and clear speaking voice, listen to understand requests, respond with appropriate action and provide accurate information such on outlet hours, special VIP programs, events, etc.
10% Receives special requests from guests, and responds appropriately or forwards requests to appropriate Associates for decisions and actions.
10% Promptly answers the telephone and email inquiries. Inputs messages into the computer and advises other Associates of special guest needs. Retrieves messages and communicates the content to the guest. Retrieves mail, packages and facsimiles or other special items for customers as requested.
10% Field guest complaints, conducting through research to develop the most effective solutions and negotiate results. Listen and extend assistance in order to resolve problems such as price conflicts, insufficient heating or air conditioning, etc. Remain calm and alert especially during emergency situations and heavy hotel activity. Plan and implement detailed steps by using experienced judgement and discretion.
SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS
In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the company.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Frequency Key: Never – 0 hours; Rare – up to 1 hour; Occasional – 1-3 hours; Frequent – 3-6 Hours; Constant – 6-8 hours
Physical Activity Frequency
Sitting Occasional
Walking, standing Constant
Climbing stairs Occasional
Crouching/Bending/Stooping Occasional
Pushing/Pulling Occasional
Stooping Frequent
Lifting and carrying Occasional - up to 20 pounds.
Reaching Constant
Grasping Constant
Talking Constant
Hearing Constant
Near Vision Constant
Far Vision Constant
Smell Rare
Travel Rare
SAFETY REQUIREMENTSPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required when performing work duties that may have the potential of risk to your health or safety. The hotel will provide the required PPE. Associates will be trained in the proper use and care of any assigned PPE. It is your responsibility to report defective, damaged or lost PPE, or equipment that does not fit properly, to your Manager.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Positions reporting directly to this position (titles):
None
SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
EDUCATION
High School graduate or equivalent required. 4 year college degree preferred with emphasis in Hospitality.
EXPERIENCE
1 - 2 years of prior guest service experience are preferred. Prior hospitality experience also preferred.
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES
CPR certification and/or first aid training preferred.
GROOMING
All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance. Specific uniform guidelines and/or required articles of clothing will be explained to you as a part of the orientation process.
OTHER
Additional language ability is strongly preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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