A Guest Service Representative provides reception services for Guests to contribute to an overall exceptional experience from check-in through check-out and complete audits, as required.
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What will I be doing?
\n\nAs Guest Service Representative, you will serve on the Front Office Team, to provide services for Guests to contribute to an overall exceptional experience from check-in through check-out and complete audits, as required. A Guest Service Representative greets and registers guests, providing prompt and courteous service. Checks guests out of the hotel. Resolves guest challenges throughout their stay in our hotel. Upgrades guests, as required. Promotes hotel services, amenities and up sells products to the guests. A Guest Service Representative truly influences the first impressions of our Guests and, therefore, is responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
\n\n\n\tAchieve positive outcomes from Guest queries in a timely and efficient manner.\n\tEnsure an efficient reception experience for Guests, including check in/out, and complete audit procedures, as required.\n\tEnsure that the Guest Service Manager is kept fully aware of any relevant feedback from guests and, or, other departments.\n\tDemonstrate a high level of customer service at all times\n\tAttend appropriate training courses, when required, and assist with the Night Team's training and development efforts\n\tDemonstrate a knowledge of hotel room categories, room rates, packages, promotions and other general product knowledge necessary to perform daily duties\n\tMaximize room occupancy and use up-selling techniques to promote hotel services and facilities\n\tUse the correct procedures regarding the acceptance of foreign currencies, credit cards and cash in accordance with the hotel credit policy\n\tComply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety legislation\n\tAct in accordance with policies and procedures when working with front of house equipment and property management systems\n\tFollow company brand standards\n\tAssist other departments, as necessary\n\n\n\n\n
Position Summary:
\n\n\n\tCompletes the registration process by inputting and retrieving information from a computer system, confirming pertinent information including number of guests and room rate. Makes appropriate selection of rooms based on guest needs. Codes electronic keys. Non-verbally confirm the room number and rate. Promotes and administers Hilton Marketing Programs such as Hilton Honors, for arriving guests. Ensures guest knows location of room, and arranges for team member to accompany guest to room. Provides welcome packet containing room keys, tokens of our appreciation, gifts, etc. to guest. \n\tEnsure rooms and services are correctly accounted for within guest statement. Properly accounts for services provided by the hotel. Assists guest with check out payments or charges. Accepts and records vouchers, credit, traveler's checks, and other forms of payment. Converts foreign currency at current posted rates. \n\tGreets customers immediately with a friendly and sincere welcome. Use a positive and clear speaking voice, listen to understand requests, respond with appropriate action and provide accurate information such on outlet hours, special VIP programs, events, etc. \n\tReceives special requests from guests, and responds appropriately or forwards requests to appropriate team members for decisions and actions. \n\tPromptly answers the telephone and email inquiries. Inputs messages into the computer and advises other team members of special guest needs. Retrieves messages and communicates the content to the guest. Retrieves mail, packages and facsimiles or other special items for customers as requested. \n\n\nField guest complaints, conducting through research to develop the most effective solutions and negotiate results. Listen and extend assistance in order to resolve problems such as price conflicts, insufficient heating or air conditioning, etc. Remain calm and alert especially during emergencies and heavy hotel activity. Plan and implement detailed steps by using experienced judgment and discretion.
What are we looking for?
\nGuest Service Representatives serving Hilton brands are always working on behalf of our guests and working with other team members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:
\n\nA minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Guest Service Representatives.\nEducation – EPI - Associate of Applied Science in Hospitality & Management.\nHave a Positive attitude\nHave excellent oral and written communication skills in English.\nBe proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel.\nBe committed to delivering a high level of customer service.\nHave excellent grooming standards.\nHave excellent planning and organising skills.\nBe dedicated to the delivery of exceptional service and continuous improvement.\n\n\n
It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
\n\nHave relevant qualifications and experience for this role.\nBe able to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, days, afternoons and evenings.\nAdditional language skills: Papiamento, Dutch and Spanish.\n\n\n
Supportive Functions:
\nIn addition to the performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the company.
\n\nAttempts to communicate with the guest in the guest's native language, if applicable. \nRemains calm and alert, especially during emergencies and/or heavy hotel activity, and resolves complications such as location changes or credit issues. \nSummons Bell services team members to escort guests to/from their rooms as appropriate. \nProvides safety deposit boxes for guests by escorting them to the vault, pulling the box from the vault and carrying it to the guest. \nOperate various office machines.\nFrom time to time assist as a telephone operator by answering calls originating from external and internal sources. Directs caller to appropriate extension or room. Verifies last name of guest for all room calls. Assists guests with directions or other required information. Directs hotel staff to assist guests, upon request. Communicates to callers in a clear and concise manner. Inputs/writes messages using proper grammar and spelling. Verifies names and telephone numbers. Properly handles all incoming urgent matters or emergencies for the guests and hotel. Works with hotel management and/or security in order to calmly direct appropriate action. Appropriately documents all emergencies.\n\n\n
In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:
\n\nQuality\nProductivity\nDependability\nCustomer Focus\nAdaptability\n\n\n
What will it be like to work for Hilton?
\nSince being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our team members staying true to our vision, mission, and values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these values:
\n\nHospitality – We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.\nIntegrity – We do the right thing, all the time.\nLeadership – We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.\nTeamwork – We're team players in everything we do.\nOwnership – We're the owners of our actions and decisions.\nNow – We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline\n\n\n
Our team members are the Heart of Hilton. As extraordinary hospitality professionals, we work together to make Hilton a great place to work and to build rewarding careers for ourselves and our colleagues.
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Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travellers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its 18 global brands, which include Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, Tru by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2Suites by Hilton, Hilton Grand Vacations, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Motto by Hilton, LXR Hotels & Resorts, Signia by Hilton, Canopy by Hilton, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Tempo by Hilton, Curio Collection by Hilton. The company also manages the world-class guest reward program Hilton Honors®.
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At Hilton, our vision \"to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality\" unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. Our amazing team members are at the heart of it all! Come and be a part of our team!
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Property Details:
\nSun, a breeze, white sands, lush palm trees – welcome to your tropical getaway at Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino. Bliss out at the beachfront spa, sip a daiquiri by two sparkling pools, and dine under the stars. Play the tables at the casino, or learn to scuba dive. Whether you're here for a wedding or family vacation, our amenities and resort activities ensure it's a memorable stay.
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Property Highlights:
\n\n357 rooms with exceptional views and 15K sq. ft of flexible meeting spaces\nWi-Fi included with each stay\nLocated in the heart of the Palm Beach Strip\nPrivate balcony or patio in every room\nBeachfront full-service Eforea Spa\n2 large pools, waterfalls and freshwater lagoon\nKids Club, playground and family friendly activities\nCasino with table games, slot machines and tournaments\n\n\n
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