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Fairfield Inn & Suites is Hiring a Guest Service Agent (Front Desk) Near Athens, AL

BCS COMPANIES - JOB DESCRIPTION

***FULL AVAILABILITY IS REQUIRED!***

Shifts Needed: AM (Mornings), PM (Evenings), Audit (Overnights)

JOB TITLE: Guest Service Agent

REPORTS TO: General Manager DEPARTMENT: Front Desk

LOCATION: Fairfield by Marriott FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY: Accommodates guests of the hotel by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Greets, registers, and assigns rooms to guests

· Handles confidential information, including guest records, with a high degree of integrity

· Promptly and effectively deals with guest requests and complaints

· Answers and routes calls as appropriate; takes guest messages with accuracy

· Responsible for cash drawer contents and transactions during shift

· Maintains accurate records including cash flows, registration cards, reservation cards, and property walks

· Answers inquires pertaining to hotel services; registration of guests; and travel directions

· Assists with sales and marketing efforts as directed by the General Manager

· Offers and properly handles requests for wake-up calls

· Records pertinent guest information in the pass on log

· Replenishes continental breakfast as needed and keeps area clean

· Ensures common area/lobby is clean

· Performs laundry functions as directed

· All other duties as assigned

COMPETENCY:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

· Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;

· Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance;

· Team Work - Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

· Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment-free environment.

· Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures including but not limited to, dress code policies

· Adaptability - Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

· Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.

· Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

· Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.

· Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.

· Professionalism - Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.

· Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

· Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner.

· Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Less than high school diploma; or 1-3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

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Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

No Computer skills needed.

Certificates and Licenses:

No certifications needed

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 12 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

INDUSTRY

Accommodations

SALARY

$30k-41k (estimate)

POST DATE

03/28/2023

EXPIRATION DATE

12/31/2023

WEBSITE

fairfield.marriott.com

HEADQUARTERS

TURLOCK, CA

SIZE

1,000 - 3,000

FOUNDED

1982

CEO

JOSEPH FAN

REVENUE

$50M - $200M

INDUSTRY

Accommodations

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