Guest Services Agent - Relief

Holiday Inn Express JC

Guest Services Agent - Relief

Jersey City, NJ
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Employee discounts

    Flexible schedule

    Free uniforms

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Training & development

    Guest Services Agent - Relief This position will be covering days off for all shifts. Therefore, flexibility to work 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts

    The moment a guest steps into one of our hotels, they walk into a genuinely memorable experience. As a Front Desk Agent, you’ll not only be the person they rely on to handle transactions, offer local insights and anticipate every detail of a friction-free experience. You’ll also create the warm atmosphere that makes our guests feel at home in any location.

    Your day-to-day

     Be the warm welcome that kicks off a memorable guest experience  Acknowledge Rewards Club members and returning guests, in person or on the phone  Take and manage guest bookings, up-selling opportunities and telling them about ways to improve their stay  Handle cash and credit transactions  Start every stay right by swiftly checking guests in and out – take IDs, hand out room keys, and control and release safety deposit boxes  Stay one step ahead of guests’ needs – record and act on their preferences, and handle their messages, requests, questions and concerns  Be a trusted contact for all guests. Help them with anything from bill issues to local knowledge, and loop in management when necessary  Stay safe all the time. Following our safety procedures, you’ll report all incidents and wear any protective gear needed  Take pride in your appearance and place as a brand ambassador  Always know what events and activities are on the day’s schedule  Jump into other ad-hoc duties when your colleagues need your help

    What we need from you

     Communication skills - guests will need to come to you with concerns as well as compliments, so you’ll be easy to talk to  Your problem-solving skills will turn issues into opportunities so every guest leaves with great memories  Fluency in the local language - extra language skills would be great, but not essential  Literate and tech-savvy - you’ll need a good grasp of reading, writing, basic maths and computers  Flexibility - night, weekend and holiday shifts are all part of the job  You’ll have a high school diploma or qualification. A college or university degree would be a bonus, but not essential  Experience - ideally, you’ll have spent at least one year in a front desk or guest service position  Strength - sometimes you’ll need to lift, push and pull big objects up to 50lbs (23 kg). This can involve bending and kneeling