POSITION PURPOSE:

Greets and registers guests, provides prompt and courteous service, and closes out guest accounts upon completion of stay, provides information regarding hotel facilities and guest accommodations to meet LHM's high standards of quality.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Greet customers immediately with a friendly and sincere welcome. Use a positive and clear speaking voice, address the guest by name, listen carefully to understand requests, respond with appropriate action and provide accurate information such as outlet hours and local attractions.

2. Complete the registration process by obtaining data from the guest and/or reservation print out. Input information via computer or through a manual process. Confirm pertinent information, including number of guests, room preference, special requests and departure date. Confirm room rate visually, do not announce it. Select room in accordance to the guest's needs, i.e.: number of beds, smoking/non-smoking, ground floor, etc. Provide folders containing room keys, non-verbally confirming the room number. Complete reservation requests utilizing similar format as check in process.

3. Verify and imprint credit cards for authorization using electronic acceptance methods. Handle cash, make change and balance an assigned house bank. Accept and record vouchers, travelers checks, and other forms of payment. Convert foreign currency at current posted rates. Perform accurate, moderately complex arithmetic functions using a calculator. Post charges to guest rooms and house accounts using the computer or manual system.

4. Promptly answer the telephone, within three rings at the guest service help desk and front desk. Use your name when answering, speak clearly and in a pleasant tone of voice. Take and deliver accurate and timely guest messages, either manually or via the computer system. Deliver mail, small packages and facsimiles for customers as requested.

5. Close guest accounts at time of check out and ask the guest how they enjoyed their stay. In the event of dissatisfaction or dispute, negotiate compromise, which may include authorizing revenue allowances.

6. Remain calm and alert, especially during peak check in/check out times or during heavy hotel activity or in the event of an emergency.

7. Investigate guest complaints thoroughly. Utilize brand standards to WOW customers. Listen carefully, apologize for the problem and offer assistance to resolve it. Enter issue in “Starguest” Response System. Follow up with customers to ensure their satisfaction. Offer compensation options in accordance to matrix. Close event in Starguest when concluded. If after offering alternatives, the problem has not been resolved to the guest's satisfaction, obtain assistance from a supervisor or manager.

8. Receive wake up call requests from guests, repeat information including guest’s name, wake up time and room number back to caller as it is taken, accurately and expediently log or input information via a manual or computerized system. When automated system not available, deliver wake up calls at the requested time, wishing the caller a good morning and providing the temperature.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Food provided
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Experience:

• Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• St. Louis, MO 63146: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person