About the Role
Assist guests with arrival and departure from the hotel while providing positive guest experiences in the heart of Times Square.
Responsibilities
- Greet customers immediately with a friendly and sincere welcome.
- Use a positive and clear speaking voice to listen to and understand guest requests.
- Complete the registration process by inputting and retrieving information from a computer system.
- Promote HEI Hotels and Resorts and brand marketing programs.
- Make appropriate selection of rooms based on guest needs.
- Code electronic keys and provide welcome folders.
- Verify and imprint credit cards for authorization.
- Handle cash, make change, and balance an assigned house bank.
- Accept and record vouchers, traveler’s checks, and other forms of payment.
- Convert foreign currency at current posted rates.
- Post charges to guest rooms and house accounts.
- Answer the telephone using positive and clear communication.
- Input and retrieve messages for guests.
- Retrieve mail, small packages, and facsimiles for customers.
- Close guest accounts at check out and ascertain satisfaction.
- Negotiate compromises for guest dissatisfaction, including authorizing revenue allowances.
- Field guest complaints and conduct research to develop effective solutions.
- Remain calm and alert during emergency situations and heavy hotel activity.
- Plan and implement detailed steps using experienced judgment and discretion.
- Comply with attendance rules and maintain regular availability.
Requirements
- Ability to stand and move throughout the front office to perform essential job functions.
- Ability to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system.
- Ability to observe and detect signs of emergency situations.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and customers.
- Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.
Skills
- Considerable skill in using a calculator for moderately complex mathematical calculations.
- Ability to deal with customers requiring high levels of patience, tact, and diplomacy.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Location
- Times Square, New York City, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Hotel experience preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $25.00 - $25.00 Hourly
Benefits
- Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Vision insurance through EyeMed
- Vacation, Sick, and Holiday programs
- Pet insurance through the ASPCA
- Supplemental, Spousal, and Child Life insurance
- Short and Long-Term Disability plans
- 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds
- YouDecide discount program
- Hotel Room Discount program
About the Company
- Renaissance TSQ is a hotel located in Times Square, New York City.
- HEI Hotels and Resorts is the parent organization.
Equal Opportunity
- HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer.
- We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
- We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.
