Franchised Guest Services Manager

Thank you for your interest in this position. It is a job opportunity with one of Marriott International's franchisees.

Please apply via online at - https://nhghotels.hyrell.com/welcome.aspx?PID=1596

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Newport Hospitality Group, Inc. The franchisee controls all aspects of the hotel's employment policies and practices, including the selection and hiring process. If you accept a position at this hotel you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Guest Services Manager is responsible for maintaining profitability and high levels of service at the front desk. He or she must have a working knowledge of all functions carried out in the Front Office area, including night audit, reservations, and front desk reception. The ideal candidate will be an outgoing individual with thorough capability for up-selling property services and attending to guests needs. The key to excellent performance in this position is management of room rate and occupancy levels. He or she supervises all Front Office and Housekeeping supervisors and performs a shift only when business levels or training dictate a need. is responsible for representing the propertys service commitment to guests. He/She is to assist our guests efficiently, courteously, and professionally in all front office related functions to maintain NHG standards of service and hospitality. The GSM performs all tasks according to NHG Minimum Performance Standards. The ideal candidate for this position has a high school diploma (advanced education/coursework desired); previous hotel/hospitality experience; two years experience with front desk or customer-facing role (e.g., cashier, sales), vibrant, upbeat, and outgoing interpersonal skills; and a sincerely helpful demeanor.

REQUIREMENTS

* The following is a representative list of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position:

* Smile and continuously project a helpful attitude

* Provide the highest quality of service to the customer at all times

* Stays current on all emergency procedures and acts accordingly

* Greet and register guests and provide room assignments, accommodating special requests whenever possible. Assist in the pre-registration and blocking of reservations

* Have working knowledge of reservations procedures, sell reservations (be an order maker, not an order taker), and know cancellation procedures and Walk Policy

* Mystery shop calls

* Handle guest check-ins and check-outs efficiently, in a friendly and professional manner

* Prvide information to all guests in a courteous and informative manner. Will not volunteer information about guests or associates - only indicate whether or not they can be reached

* Handle complaints courteously. When necessary, relay through supervisor for appropriate action and enter in the follow up (target 100) log

* Handle lost and found by taking relevant messages and completing Lost and Found form and directing to proper department.

* Communicate with incoming shift by logging pertinent information in the front office log

* Ensure that all cash, checks, and miscellaneous departments are in balance at the end of each shift

* Complete appropriate shift checklist daily

* Keep housekeeping informed of any special requests (per Hot Sheet), late checkouts, and special need areas in the hotel

* Answers transfers, recalls, and all incoming calls in a timely and friendly manner

* Receive and transmit mail, phone calls, and written messages for guests (in absence of voice mail system)

* Answer inquires pertaining to hotel services, shopping, dining, entertainment, and travel directions

* Assist guests in obtaining information. Call airlines, rent-a-car, companies, etc.

* Post room charges, food and beverage charges, phone charges, and compute guest bills using PMS. Collect payments and make changes for hotel guests following all handling procedures as required

* Ensure adequate key cards are available for assignment of guestrooms

* Attend to special service requests including securing of guest valuables in safety deposit boxes. Assure that complimentary amenities are delivered to VIPs at the time required

* Promote repeat business by offering to take future reservations upon checkout and by providing recommendations for alternate NHG products/services

* Maintain a log of items borrowed from the front desk and deliver items when necessary, i.e. Irons/ironing boards, blow dryers

* Keep the front office area neat, clean, and free of safety hazards

* Maintain knowledge of the hotel, hotel staff, hotel services with hours of operations, room locations, types of rooms and room selling strategies, hotel rates and discounts, hotel credit and check cashing policies and procedures, and know how to handle each

* Be knowledgeable of AAA and its benefits and any current promotions being offered, as well as all special promotions offered by NHG

* Responsible for proper telephone etiquette

* Develop a thorough knowledge of the hotel's PMS. Has understanding of in-house computers and monitors computer accuracy to ensure maximum occupancy

* Be aware of new potential sales contacts through guest interaction and report the information to the Sales Department

* Wear proper uniform and name tag at all times in accordance with the standards of appearance

* Contribute to and support the hospitality programs and training seminars to ensure their success. Continue to practice skills taught

* Attend monthly front office meetings

* Perform required tasks, including, but not limited to, those contained in the Minimum Performance Standards set by NHG

* Adhere to all work rules, procedures and policies established by the company, including, but not limited to, those contained in the NHG Employee Handbook

* Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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