Guest Services Agent - DT

Job Details

DoubleTree Hotel - Bloomington, IL

Part Time

$15.00 - $15.00 Hourly

Description

Are you outgoing and energetic? If so, this is for you!

DoubleTree by Hilton is growing strong and is looking for another Guest Agent to join our team!

Our Guest Service Agents represents the hotel throughout all stages of the guest’s stay. We strive to increase customer satisfaction by providing efficient and courteous Front Desk service in accordance with the standards of DoubleTree by Hilton and Tentac Enterprises. The Guest Service Agent provides consistent service that will exceed both internal and external guests’ expectations.

Benefits:

Paid Time Off

As a Hilton employee you are eligible to participate in the Team Member Travel Program.

Qualifications

Job Description

Job Title: Guest Service Agent

Department: Guest Services

Reports To: Guest Services Manager

Effective Date: November 30th, 2023

General Summary:

Represent the hotel to the guest throughout all stages of the guest's stay and increase customer satisfaction by providing efficient and courteous Front Desk service in accordance with the standards of DoubleTree by Hilton and Tentac Enterprises.

Essential Functions:

Provide quality service to the customer by responding to their requests promptly, efficiently, and courteously during check-in, check-out and throughout stay

Knows the location and types of available rooms as well as the activities and services of the property

Retain current clients and grow client base

Schedule and drive shuttle and limo service to and from area locations

Answers incoming phone calls, processes reservation/cancellation/modification requests, and transfers calls to appropriate departments

Performs cashiering tasks like bill / invoice settlement, posting charges to the guest, paid out's

Reports any unusual occurrences or requests to the manager or assistant manager

Maintains the cleanliness and neatness of the front desk area

Handle and store luggage

Uses suggestive selling skills and company sales programs to maximize revenue and occupancy levels

Works closely with the housekeeping and maintenance department in the keeping room status reports up to date and coordinates requests for maintenance and repair work

Knows all safety and emergency procedures, is aware of accident prevention policies

Know general knowledge of community events and locations

Maintains a favorable working relationship with all other company employees

Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor

Communicate with supervisors and co-workers and clients in a courteous manner at all times

Specific Job Knowledge, Skills and Ability:

Working knowledge of all services and facilities of the hotel

Ability to assist hotel guests in an effective manner

Ability to fully follow supervisor’s directions

Ability to remember and recite company promotions and information

Qualification Standards

Communication:

Strong communication skills; including the ability to deal effectively with vastly diverse groups of people and guests.

Education:

Preferred: High School Diploma or equivalent

Any combination of education and experience equivalent provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Computer Skills:

Required: Knowledge of Microsoft Products.

Experience:

Preferred: Front desk experience or other experience in the hospitality field.

Appearance:

All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand for 90% of the work day.

Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.

Ability to carry items weighing up to 30 pounds without assistance.

Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with the whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard.

Ability to move about.

Ability to see within normal parameters.

Ability to hear within normal range.

This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

It is the policy of Tentac Enterprises to comply with all federal and state laws concerning the employment of individuals with disabilities and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

Tentac Enterprises provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.