Hyatt Chester
Chester, Virginia
Are YOU an enthusiastic and energetic professional who loves people? We are looking for a full-time team player who loves to make people happy! Our hotel is currently accepting resumes and applications for the position of Guest Service Agent with the Front Office team. A Guest Service Agent is responsible for selling rooms, registering and assisting arriving and in-house guests, in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. We are central Virginia's largest hotel management company! Having tripled in size to 65 hotels over the past ten years and with an aggressive portfolio across full and select service brands, we also own and operate hotels under Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott, InterContinental and Choice flags. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package. Our benefits plan is comprehensive to include medical, vision, dental, life insurance, spouse life insurance, child life insurance, short and long term disability, 401-K, life insurance, critical illness, pet insurance and an employee assistance program. In addition, we offer paid time off and hotel discounts among other perks and benefits. Local candidates are encouraged to apply. General Requirements: Must have a personality and available to work all shifts including early morning, late morning, early afternoon, late evening, weekends and holidays, based on business needs. Must have demonstrated customer service experience in either retail or service industry. A high school diploma is required. A 2-year or 4-year college degree in communications, business management, consumer behavior, hotel operations, tourism management is beneficial, but is not required. Experience and Skills: Excellent reading, writing & oral proficiency in the English language. Previous customer service, hotel, and/or related experience helpful. Multiple languages are beneficial, but are not required. Excellent organizational skills Excellent attention to detail Ability to multitask Excellent Communication Skills Able to handle a large volume of guest interactions in an efficient and courteous manner; Proficient in Microsoft Office productivity programs, general Internet programs Work well under pressure, requires being a team player. Efficient cash handling and general proficiency with using a calculator. Knowledge of Hilton OnQ is recommended DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Consistent and dependable attendance performance, based on business needs. Employee is expected to have reliable transportation to and from the workplace. Greet every guest with a smile and maintain eye contact. Must be courteous and gracious, maintaining a professional demeanor at all times. Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes adhering to the proper dress code when working. Establish and maintain good communications and team work with fellow colleagues and other departments within the hotel Handle all aspects of guest check-ins and guest check-outs as defined by the property standards. Answer incoming telephone calls, transfer calls to the appropriate department or transmit messages. Responsible for cash handling, posting charges to guestrooms, verifying credit cards and balancing bank at the end of the shift. Take, confirm or change reservations as needed within guidelines established by the property management. Be available and ready to assist guests with their needs- including, but not limited to: information about the property, assistance with luggage or with directions to restaurant, sightseeing locations and local events. Take ownership of all service issues brought to your attention by guests. Always communicate with other employees with empathy and respect. Must complete shift reports including call arounds, bucket checks, folio balances, etc. Maintain proper operation of all aspects of our Property Management System. Understand all fire/safety procedures and provide necessary assistance to guests and employee in the event of an emergency. Participate in scheduled departmental and administrative meetings and special company events as requested. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and maintain a drug free work environment. We participate in E-Verify to assure the employment eligibility of our staff to work in the United States. We do background and reference checks on potential employees. Please see our website for more information: JB.0.00.LN
Are YOU an enthusiastic and energetic professional who loves people? We are looking for a full-time team player who loves to make people happy! Our hotel is currently accepting resumes and applications for the position of Guest Service Agent with the Front Office team. A Guest Service Agent is responsible for selling rooms, registering and assisting arriving and in-house guests, in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. We are central Virginia's largest hotel management company! Having tripled in size to 65 hotels over the past ten years and with an aggressive portfolio across full and select service brands, we also own and operate hotels under Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott, InterContinental and Choice flags. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package. Our benefits plan is comprehensive to include medical, vision, dental, life insurance, spouse life insurance, child life insurance, short and long term disability, 401-K, life insurance, critical illness, pet insurance and an employee assistance program. In addition, we offer paid time off and hotel discounts among other perks and benefits. Local candidates are encouraged to apply. General Requirements: Must have a personality and available to work all shifts including early morning, late morning, early afternoon, late evening, weekends and holidays, based on business needs. Must have demonstrated customer service experience in either retail or service industry. A high school diploma is required. A 2-year or 4-year college degree in communications, business management, consumer behavior, hotel operations, tourism management is beneficial, but is not required. Experience and Skills: Excellent reading, writing & oral proficiency in the English language. Previous customer service, hotel, and/or related experience helpful. Multiple languages are beneficial, but are not required. Excellent organizational skills Excellent attention to detail Ability to multitask Excellent Communication Skills Able to handle a large volume of guest interactions in an efficient and courteous manner; Proficient in Microsoft Office productivity programs, general Internet programs Work well under pressure, requires being a team player. Efficient cash handling and general proficiency with using a calculator. Knowledge of Hilton OnQ is recommended DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Consistent and dependable attendance performance, based on business needs. Employee is expected to have reliable transportation to and from the workplace. Greet every guest with a smile and maintain eye contact. Must be courteous and gracious, maintaining a professional demeanor at all times. Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes adhering to the proper dress code when working. Establish and maintain good communications and team work with fellow colleagues and other departments within the hotel Handle all aspects of guest check-ins and guest check-outs as defined by the property standards. Answer incoming telephone calls, transfer calls to the appropriate department or transmit messages. Responsible for cash handling, posting charges to guestrooms, verifying credit cards and balancing bank at the end of the shift. Take, confirm or change reservations as needed within guidelines established by the property management. Be available and ready to assist guests with their needs- including, but not limited to: information about the property, assistance with luggage or with directions to restaurant, sightseeing locations and local events. Take ownership of all service issues brought to your attention by guests. Always communicate with other employees with empathy and respect. Must complete shift reports including call arounds, bucket checks, folio balances, etc. Maintain proper operation of all aspects of our Property Management System. Understand all fire/safety procedures and provide necessary assistance to guests and employee in the event of an emergency. Participate in scheduled departmental and administrative meetings and special company events as requested. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and maintain a drug free work environment. We participate in E-Verify to assure the employment eligibility of our staff to work in the United States. We do background and reference checks on potential employees. Please see our website for more information: JB.0.00.LN
Homewood Suites Manchester
Manchester, New Hampshire
Compensation Type: Hourly Highgate Hotels: Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a rapidly expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Highgate's portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $20B and generates over $5B in cumulative revenues. The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry-leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry's most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle. Location: Homewood Suites Manchester 1000 Perimeter Rd Manchester , NH 0 3103 Overview: The Night Auditor is responsible for reconciling all hotel cashier transactions; reviewing, organizing and compiling management reports on a timely basis and ensuring the accuracy of guest billings and city ledger transactions. He/she is also responsible for effectively communicating concerns and/or related issues to all levels of management and performing guest service agent duties as required, including check-in, check-out, switchboard operation and reservations. Responsibilities: Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions. Must be willing to cross train in other accounting or hotel-related areas. Must be able to prioritize job functions in order to meet deadlines. Perform guest services functions as required (i.e. check guests in/out, take reservations, we-up calls, etc.). Audit and reconcile financial and statistical reports. Prepare and distribute necessary daily reports as required (i.e., Daily Operating Report, Discount Programs, Tax Reports, etc.) according to hotel standards. Prepare and distribute month-end reports. Audit and reconcile all Front Desk and Food & Beverage Cashier's work. Audit, reconcile, consolidate, and transmit all credit cards on a timely basis. Prioritize job functions in order to meet deadlines. Ensure accuracy of all numbers reported including statistics. Input and update financial information into corporate communications network. Perform daily, weekly, monthly and annual data processing system functions as required. Keep management abreast of any unusual operational or financial events and/or deviations of policies or procedures. Ensure overall guest satisfaction. Respond to governmental inquiries upon receipt. Handle guest requests Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent and/or one year of progressive experience in a hotel or related field required. Guest Service Experience preferred. Computer knowledge/skills required. Flexible and long hours sometimes required. Sedentary work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Late/Overnight shift Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times. Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner. Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests. Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines. Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner. Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings. Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel. Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag. Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations. Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions. Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary. Must be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives. Must be able to cross-train in other hotel related areas. Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information. Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs. Perform other duties as requested by management.
Compensation Type: Hourly Highgate Hotels: Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a rapidly expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Highgate's portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $20B and generates over $5B in cumulative revenues. The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry-leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry's most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle. Location: Homewood Suites Manchester 1000 Perimeter Rd Manchester , NH 0 3103 Overview: The Night Auditor is responsible for reconciling all hotel cashier transactions; reviewing, organizing and compiling management reports on a timely basis and ensuring the accuracy of guest billings and city ledger transactions. He/she is also responsible for effectively communicating concerns and/or related issues to all levels of management and performing guest service agent duties as required, including check-in, check-out, switchboard operation and reservations. Responsibilities: Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions. Must be willing to cross train in other accounting or hotel-related areas. Must be able to prioritize job functions in order to meet deadlines. Perform guest services functions as required (i.e. check guests in/out, take reservations, we-up calls, etc.). Audit and reconcile financial and statistical reports. Prepare and distribute necessary daily reports as required (i.e., Daily Operating Report, Discount Programs, Tax Reports, etc.) according to hotel standards. Prepare and distribute month-end reports. Audit and reconcile all Front Desk and Food & Beverage Cashier's work. Audit, reconcile, consolidate, and transmit all credit cards on a timely basis. Prioritize job functions in order to meet deadlines. Ensure accuracy of all numbers reported including statistics. Input and update financial information into corporate communications network. Perform daily, weekly, monthly and annual data processing system functions as required. Keep management abreast of any unusual operational or financial events and/or deviations of policies or procedures. Ensure overall guest satisfaction. Respond to governmental inquiries upon receipt. Handle guest requests Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent and/or one year of progressive experience in a hotel or related field required. Guest Service Experience preferred. Computer knowledge/skills required. Flexible and long hours sometimes required. Sedentary work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Late/Overnight shift Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times. Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner. Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests. Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines. Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner. Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings. Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel. Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag. Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations. Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions. Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary. Must be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives. Must be able to cross-train in other hotel related areas. Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information. Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs. Perform other duties as requested by management.