Guest Service Representative

Now Hiring: Guest Service Representative - Same Day Pay, Benefits, & Management Training at Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbus, GA

Great benefits including:

• Medical Insurance
• SAME DAY PAY*
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• FREE life insurance
• Vacation Pay
• Holiday Pay
• Management training

Aperture Hotels is an established hotel management company with a management portfolio of well-known brands including Hilton Garden Inn, Homewood Suites, Hotel Indigo, Courtyard by Marriott, Hampton Inn and Suites, Fairfield Inn and Suites, Holiday Inn Express, Home2, as well as an Independent.

We offer a dynamic work environment with avenues for professional and personal growth. Aperture strives to create a positive work environment where team members feel like they are part of family, receive a high level of respect, and are recognized for their merits and accomplishments.

We are seeking an individual who embodies the core values that are integral to our success:

• Transparent & Accountable
• Humble, Respectful & Dedicated
• Embrace Opportunity
• Create Value for Shareholders
• Family Matters

Summary

Front Desk Associate responsibilities include all aspects of Guest Relations including the check-in/out process, handling all inquiries, making or modifying reservations, recommendations for things to do and places to eat plus anything else that can improve the guests stay. You will also be required to occasionally clean or assist other departments as needed. Ultimately, you will ensure a pleasant and comfortable experience for our guests during their stay with us.

Essential Functions

• Provide a welcoming environment at all times
• Courteous phone etiquette
• Computer literacy
• Ability to effectively communicate with guests in a professional manner
• An energetic and outgoing personality
• Handle cash and credit cards accurately
• Demonstrate teamwork
• Protect guest information and ensure privacy
• Attempt to resolve complaints immediately and take ownership of situations
• Complete all Brand and Company Training in a timely manner
• Strive to achieve 100% guest satisfaction
• Welcome and register guests in an outstandingly friendly, professional, efficient manner
• Provide exceptional customer service and have an outgoing personality.
• You will anticipate guests' needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests in a timely manner.
• You will maintain positive guest relations at all times.
• You will resolve guest complaints and ensure guest satisfaction.
• You will maintain a complete knowledge of hotel features/services, hours of operations, room rates, daily house count and expected arrivals/departures.
• You will process all guest check-ins, and verify registration information with the guest.
• You will handle overbooked or 'walked' guests.
• You will accept and record wake-up call requests.
• You will communicate pertinent guest information to designated departments/personnel (i.e., special requests, amenity delivery).
• You will resolve discrepancies on the room status report with housekeeping.
• Must be flexible and able to work any shift, any day- including holidays - 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm and\or overnight.

Education, Experience, Other Requirements

Required

• Flexibility to work in shifts and report for scheduled shifts
• Ability to work with little or no supervision while meeting high-performance standards
• Excellent organization skills
• Ability to follow instructions
• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred

• AA or Bachelors Degree
• Work experience in Customer Service in the Hospitality Field
• Experience with hotel operation systems

Employment and job discrimination is prohibited by several federal and state laws including, but not limited to, Title V11, EPA, ADEA, and ADA. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, physical handicap, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, political belief, or any other characteristic protected by law. Aperture Hotels thrives in a diverse environment and seeks to celebrate differences and their positive impact on growth. For more information, employees and/or candidates are encouraged to visit www.eeoc.gov.