Job description
THE HARPETH HOTEL
Located in historic downtown Franklin, Tennessee, The Harpeth Hotel, a Curio by Hilton, is nestled between Second Avenue and the banks of the Harpeth River. Click
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THE ROLE
The Harpeth Hotel in historic downtown Franklin is looking for Guest Services Ambassadors to join our team in providing a quality stay for our guests! This is an hourly position for our front desk associates. Our Guest Services Ambassadors will check guests in and out along with assisting with daily tasks in a friendly manner. Shifts are available for both morning and evening, 7 days a week. We offer medical, dental, vision benefits and more for full-time team members.
POSITION PROFILE:
Perform all desk related functions including but not limited to checking guests in and out, making room reservations, giving recommendations, and providing directions. Smile and greet guests in a welcoming manner, as the first point of contact.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION:
- Handle guest registration, room assignments, provide quotes for room rates and up-sell the guest, accommodate special requests whenever possible, and collect payment for charges on the guest folio.
- Verify registration cards against computer to ensure accuracy of name, type of payment, rate, and market segment.
- Pre-register, block reservations and take same day reservations and when necessary future reservations following hotel rate structures, discounts, and sell strategies.
- Manage guest check-ins/check-outs in accordance with hotel credit/cash handling policies; verify that the correct charges and credits are posted to the corresponding guest folio.
- Ensure all cash and cash equivalents are accounted for and balanced at the beginning and end of each work shift.
- Resolve guest complaints; assist guests with all inquiries in connection with hotel services, in-house events, directions, local attractions, check cashing, safety boxes, etc.
- Manage phone activity including providing general knowledge to callers.
- Cancel room reservations according to procedures.
- Walk customers in a professional and courteous manner according to procedures.
- Function as a liaison between Front Desk and the Housekeeping Department in coordinating rooms.
DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent experience.
Experience: Three to twelve months of employment in a related position guest relation position with this company or other organizations.
Skills and Abilities: Requires having excellent computer and cash handling skills, ability to stand for extended periods of time; present a sociable, outgoing, lively and guest service-oriented demeanor. Working knowledge is generally learned on-the-job. Communicate information and hotel services to management, staff and guests.
WHY THE HARPETH:
Come check out The Harpeth, a Curio Collection by Hilton hotel! As historic downtown Franklin's only hotel, we pride ourselves on being a home away from home for our guests and our team members are a large part of that experience. From benefits like special hotel rates around the world to discounted food and beverage items, we are made for those who love to travel as much as our guests.
At The Harpeth, we are dedicated to being open minded and implementing new ideas to assure a high level of productivity and professionalism. We do our best to encourage communication and listening to every team member equally. We are committed to you and your career advancement by providing you the opportunity to be successful through career growth and internal promotions.
BENEFITS PACKAGE
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Competitive Salary
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Team Member Hotel Discount Program
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Uniforms Provided
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Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental options
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Paid PTO beginning after ninety (90) days of employment
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Immediate eligibility for 401k and employer match
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Team Member Awards and Recognition programs throughout the year
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Food and Beverage Discounts
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Tuition Reimbursement
Please visit http://www.valorhospitality.com to learn more about our existing hotels, other exciting job opportunities and our company.
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