** Concierge**

**Job Category****:** Rooms **Requisition Number****:** CONCI002277 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

**JOB SUMMARY** The overall objective and purpose of the Concierge position are to provide assistance to guests in order to enhance their overall experience. The incumbent is responsible for providing information on area attractions, dining, activities, and events, and coordinating reservations. They are to provide the highest level of service in support of the mission, core values, standards, and goals established by the company.

**CORE RESPONSIBILITIES**

* Primary responsibilities and tasks include, but are not limited to the following:

* Greet and interact with internal and external guests in a genuinely warm and friendly manner using professional and Kessler standard nomenclature

* Maintain the integrity of the guests privacy, including confidentiality of personal information.

* Operate the telephone system, answering calls within three (3) rings, using the correct salutation and telephone etiquette

* Maintain knowledge of hotel amenities, features, and hours of operation

* Maintain updated information regarding area attractions, local events, activities, and services

* Demonstrate effective sales techniques to upsell hotels amenities and products

* Establish relationships with the community and vendor partners

* Coordinate and track reservations. Follow up with guests and provide confirmations

* Prepare welcome letters and complete amenity forms for packages and amenity requests

* Notify guests of messages and record them legibly and completely

* Respond promptly to questions, concerns, and special requests. The follow-up to ensure the guest is satisfied

* Log guest requests and concerns according to the standard operating procedure. Communicate with departments in a timely manner

* Solve problems proficiently

* Maintain a neat and organized work area

* Maintain the integrity of Company proprietary information and protect Company assets

* Maintain complete knowledge in the use of all office equipment, property management systems, and access according to specifications

* Maintain complete knowledge and comply with company policies and procedures

* Maintain neat, clean, and professional appearance according to standards

* Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures. Report accidents, injuries, and unsafe conditions

* Welcome and acknowledge guests with disabilities and follow proper procedures to accommodate needs.

* Develop and maintain a positive working relationship and support the team to achieve our goals

* Attend required training and meetings

* All other duties as assigned, planned or un-planned

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES**

* To perform this role successfully, an individual must have experience achieving desired result(s) in their areas of responsibility. The requirements listed below are representative of observable behaviors and essential knowledge, skill, and abilities required of a successful incumbent.

* Ability to perform all concierge-related tasks and proficiently use job-related software, property management systems, and office equipment

* Ability to remain calm in various situations, use sound judgment and effectively solve problems

* Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedural manuals

* Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, commissions, upgrades, and percentages

* Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills

* Comprehensive knowledge of the local area

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**

* Bachelors degree in Business or related training equivalent - required

* 1 year of relevant work experience in similar scope and title required

* Experience within luxury brand/markets - required

* Student or graduate of hotel management preferred

**WORK ENVIRONMENT**

* The work environment/conditions described herein are representative of those that an incumbent may experience.

* Must be comfortable working in a shared space, with constant noise, without the use of a private office.

* Must be able to cope with frequent changing priorities and deadlines with a high degree of optimism, professionalism & collaboration.

* Schedules may vary from week to week based on business demands in excess of or less than 40 hours with or without notice.

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**

* The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

* While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to see, hear, reach, use fingers to handle and feel, and sit up to 8 hours on a daily basis.

* Push, pull, and lift up to 10 lbs.

* While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to travel by foot, car, bus, airplane, or other means of transportation which require sitting, waiting and standing for long and short periods of time.

> ****The Kessler Collection is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.****

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> **Skills**

**Required**

**Results Oriented** *Expert* **Excel** *Expert* **Analytical Thinking** *Expert* **Dedicated****:** Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity **Ability to Make an Impact****:** Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization **Education**

**Preferred**

High School or better in High School Diploma / GED.

**Experience**