Job Description

Guest Service Representative

The primary duties of the guest service representative are to assist guests with check-in & check-out processes, provide guests with hotel services information, and accommodate guests during their stay in an attentive, courteous and friendly manner the Ayres Way.

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Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

  • Perform duties as outlined in the Front Office Training Procedures.
  • Make reservations as needed both in person and over the phone and ensuring to provide accurate hotel rates and information with proper phone etiquette
  • Register guests and issue room keys to registered hotel guest
  • Use the appropriate phrases and greetings when interacting with guests.
  • Provide information pertaining to available services and facilities of hotel, points of interest and entertainment attractions
  • Ensure guest needs are responded to in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Maintain the security of cash, credit card transactions, and guest information.
  • Accurately process all cash and credit card transactions in accordance with front office procedures including but not limited to posting all charges, and counting/ securing assigned bank.
  • Assists guests with luggage or getting extra amenities, towels and bedding.

  • Conduct self in a friendly and attentive manner during all guest encounters.
  • Operate phone system in, at times, a fast-paced environment.
  • Ensuring proper communication is kept between departments
  • Check and respond to all 3rd party booking sites
  • Check/respond to guest reservations/booking messages
  • Communicate pertinent shift information to the next shift and direct supervisor.
  • Adhere to lost and found protocols.
  • Maintain guest confidentiality.
  • Knowledge, understanding, and adherence to Company Core Values and Mission Statement.
  • Responsible for working in a safe and conscientious manner.
  • Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.

Additional Responsibilities

Shuttle Van Driver for Applicable Hotels Only:

  • Drive the Company shuttle van to local businesses and Airport.
  • Responsible for the safe and timely transportation of guests.
  • Adhere to traffic laws and Company policies.

  • Possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

NOTE: This job description does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the Guest Service Representative. Other job-related duties may be assigned by the supervisor. 

Skills & Qualitifications

  • Possess a positive, outgoing and friendly personality.
  • Ability to provide excellent guest service.
  • Ability to perform basic calculation.
  • Excellent active listening to understand the individual needs of each guest.
  • Must have the ability to identify and overcome a problem.
  • Ability to use nonverbal skills to identify a guest’s satisfaction or dissatisfaction with their stay.
  • Exercise good judgment and be a clear thinker in pressure situations.
  • Ability to focus attention to detail.
  • Team player.

  • Flexible working hours.
  • Ability to apply time management skills.
  • Ability to work independently with little or no supervision while meeting high performance standards.
  • Guest service experience in the hospitality industry or equivalent, preferred.
  • Ability to read and understand proper procedures
  • Ability to read and understand proper chemical handling instructions and hazard warning label. 

NOTE:  All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.   

Physical Requirements

NOTE: All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.