Telephone Operator

The Telephone Operator's main responsibility is to responds to incoming calls in a timely manner and direct caller to appropriate destination; ensuring efficient communication within to and from the hotel while maintaining attentive courteous and efficient customer service.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
• Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
• Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
• Must be able to multi task.
• Must be able to show initiative in job performance including anticipating what needs to be done before it becomes a necessity.
• Must routinely meet deadlines.
• Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace including anticipating preventing identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must have the ability to assimilate complex information data etc. from disparate sources and consider adjust or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need.
• Must be effective at listening to understanding and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by co-workers and guests.
• Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data and basic arithmetic functions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly service-oriented manner.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Aimbridge Hospitality standards as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming which include wearing the proper uniform and nametag when working (per brand standards)
• Comply at all times with Aimbridge Hospitality standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
• Employees must at all times be attentive friendly helpful and courteous to guests managers and fellow employees.
• Handle incoming/outgoing calls in an attentive courteous and efficient manner according to standard operating procedures.
• Take and deliver messages according to standards.
• Maintain guest privacy at all times.
• Provide information about the hotel.
• Be familiar with emergency procedures.
• Be familiar with VIP procedures.
• Be able to provide accurate directions to the hotel.
• Be familiar with the surrounding area of the hotel.
• Send/receive guest faxes.
• Serve as radio dispatcher maintaining proper radio and paging procedures.
• Record and relay all guest requests and verify completion.
• Maintain daily activity log.
• Establish and maintain efficient filing system of guest registration cards.
• Process wake up calls per the guest's request.
• Assist with Front desk procedures to include bucket check and any other duties assigned by Front Desk manager

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• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan