About the Role
Books guest reservations, registers guests, and handles guest inquiries and requests to ensure a positive guest experience.
Responsibilities
- Books guest reservations and coordinates with the reservation center.
- Registers guests using up-selling techniques to maximize room rates.
- Prepares for group check-ins, check-outs, and VIP arrivals.
- Greets, registers, and assigns rooms to guests.
- Handles confidential guest information with integrity.
- Answers and routes calls, taking accurate messages.
- Assists with sales and marketing efforts as directed.
- Offers and handles requests for wake-up calls.
- Records pertinent guest information in the pass-on log.
- Replenishes continental breakfast and maintains cleanliness of the area.
- Ensures common areas and the lobby are clean.
- Performs laundry functions as directed.
- Checks guests in and out, processing payments according to policy.
- Answers the phone promptly, efficiently, and in a friendly manner.
- Promotes hotel services, facilities, and outlets.
- Becomes knowledgeable of upcoming events and local attractions.
- Answers guest questions about the property and amenities.
- Refers and directs guests to area attractions and outlets.
- Arranges guest transportation to and from the hotel.
- Uses creative reasoning to overcome guest objections and ensure satisfaction.
- Resolves minor guest complaints and informs supervisors of major issues.
- Responds quickly to guest requests or complaints and takes appropriate action.
- Follows up to ensure guest satisfaction.
- Completes daily paperwork, including cashing out and documenting transactions.
- Handles departmental accounting of monies, receipts, guest accounts, and credit.
- Posts all charges and completes the cashiers report.
- Prepares deposits and counts the cashier bank.
- Balances the cash bag at the beginning and end of each shift.
- Transmits and receives messages using various communication equipment.
- Maintains a professional appearance and dress.
- Follows company policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or management.
Requirements
- Note: Other duties as assigned by supervisor or management
Skills
- Up-selling techniques
- Handling confidential information
- Sales and marketing efforts
- Guest relations
- Customer service
- Payment processing
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Cash handling
- Computer proficiency
- Telephone etiquette
- Email proficiency
- Fax proficiency
- Switchboard operation
Location
- Austin, TX 78704
Work Type
- Full Time
About the Company
- Embassy Suites
