Guest Services Representative / Front Desk / Part Time

Company: Extended Stay Hotels
Description
Assures highest possible level of guest satisfaction. Responsible for capturing sales through reservations and sales inquiries. Coordinates front office activities to assure that guest service standards are consistently met and optimum number of rooms are occupied.

Guest Services Representative / Front Desk / Part Time ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Demonstrates and promotes a strong commitment to providing the best possible experience for our guests and employees.
Sells the value of Homestead Village to all inquiries (via telephone and in person) and strives to convert them into reservations and occupied rooms.
Responsible for conducting courtesy calls within 20 minutes after guest check-in.
Probes to uncover as much information from guests as possible to assist in the gathering of potential sales leads, as well as understanding/defining market segmentation and company information.
Processes guest reservations, registrations, payments, and departures.
Handles collection efforts of all in house balances and notifies management of potential liabilities.
Balances all cash, check, credit card and city ledger accounts through verification. Shift reports and performs audit functions if assigned.
Responsible for thorough understanding and effective performance of property management system.
Maintain and organize work area and clean model, lobby and Front Desk area daily.
Respond to all guest requests and follow through to assure satisfactory outcome and compliance.
Offers Guest assistance when needed whenever possible.
Complies with all safety and security policies in accordance with Homestead Village standards.
Involves cross training into the housekeeping and laundry areas so that assistance can be given as needed.
Responsible for performing competitive checks nightly to other hotels in area.
Educates competitors on using Homestead Village as an option for overflow guests.

Requirements
Guest Services Representative / Front Desk / Part Time EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Contact: Michele Shor
Fax: (001)850.383.1701 instantly fax your resume