About the Role
Provide a five-star welcome and departure experience to each guest, serving as an ambassador throughout their stay. Make the first impression upon guests by extending a warm welcome, providing information about the resort and local area, and offering upscale resort amenities and services. Settle guest accounts upon check-out, resolve guest issues, and complete special requests.
Responsibilities
- Process guest check-ins and check-outs according to Omni’s Moments of Service and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Empathetically listen to guest inquiries and provide appropriate responses.
- Set up accurate accounts for each guest checking in according to their preferences.
- Block rooms in the computer and follow through on designated requirements.
- Pre-register designated guests and prepare key packets.
- Communicate pertinent guest information to designated departments/personnel.
- Maintain confidentiality of all guests and hotel information.
- Ensure security of guest room access.
- Execute Omni accounting standards ensuring accurate settlement of folios, routing of charges and adjustments.
- Maintain guest history files.
- Accommodate room changes.
- Document all guest requests, complaints or problems immediately and notify designated personnel for resolving the situation. Follow up to ensure completion and guest satisfaction.
- Issue safe deposit boxes to guests and ensure security of key.
- Monitor, send and distribute guest faxes.
- Generate, print and distribute daily and weekly reports.
- Resolve discrepancies on the room status report with Housekeeping.
- Maintain complete knowledge at all times of all hotel features/services, hours of operation, room types, numbers, layout, decor, appointments and locations, room rates, special packages and promotions.
Requirements
- Ability to clearly and pleasantly communicate both verbally and in writing in English with guests, management and co-workers, both in person and by telephone.
- Ability to accurately and efficiently input information into computer systems.
- Ability to work cohesively with co-workers both within and outside of your department.
- Ability to compute accurate mathematical calculations.
- Ability to think clearly, quickly and make concise decisions.
- Ability to prioritize, organize and follow up.
- Ability to work well under pressure, dealing with many arrivals and departures within a short period of time.
- Ability to stand for entire shift.
- Previous customer service experience.
- Previous hotel front desk experience is strongly preferred.
- Previous cashiering experience is preferred.
- Fluency in a foreign language is preferred.
- Previous guest relations training is preferred.
Location
- Austin
Work Type
- Part Time
About the Company
- Omni Austin Hotel Downtown blends Texas charm with modern luxury, offering guests and associates a one-of-a-kind experience that captures the true spirit of downtown Austin.
- Associates thrive in a dynamic and upbeat environment, supported by comprehensive training, mentorship, and opportunities for career growth.
- We foster a culture built on respect, gratitude, and empowerment.
- Omni Hotels & Resorts is recognized for exceptional service and genuine hospitality.
- Join a team that celebrates hospitality, heart, and the unmistakable energy of Austin.
Equal Opportunity
- Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer.
- Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.
