Guest Services Supv

Responsibilities: Obtain all necessary information when taking room reservations and follow the rate-quoting scenario. Monitor all VIP and special guest requests. Review Front Office log and Trace File daily. Fully comprehend and operate all relevant aspects of the Front Desk computer system. Ensure logging and delivery of all messages, packages, and mail in a timely and professional manner. Be aware of all rates, packages, and promotions currently underway as listed in the Red Book. Be familiar with all in-house groups. Be aware of all closed out and restricted dates. Follow and enforce all Highgate Hotel hotel credit policies. Be able to complete and ensure that a proper bucket check, room rate verification report, and housekeeping report have been accurately done and filed. Maintain proper operation of the P.B.X. console and ensure that all standards are met, if applicable. Establish and maintain good communications and teamwork with fellow employees and other departments within the hotel. Assist the G.S.M. in ensuring that employees are following and maintaining standards (i.e., answering phones, callbacks to guests, guest request log).Have knowledge of and assist in all emergency procedures as required. Oversee and ensure that all guests are checked in/out in a friendly, efficient and courteous manner. Be able to perform, complete and ensure that all tasks and duties on the shift checklist are completed in a timely and efficient manner. Responsible for issued house bank. Be able to perform all duties of Guest Services Agent. Run room status reports in a timely manner and relay necessary information to affected departments and individuals. Monitor key control to maintain hotel security. Ensure the maximization of room revenue through Rooms Merchandising. Answer all guest inquiries in a timely and professional nature. Be involved in departmental meeting, planning and execution. Help maintain productivity levels at or above budgeted standards. Assist in training and cross training of new hires and current employees on a regular basis.

Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent required. At least 2 to 3 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field required. College course work in related field helpful. Previous supervisory responsibility preferred. Must have a valid driver's license for the applicable state. Flexible and long hours sometimes required. Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times. Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner. Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests. Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines. Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner. Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings. Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel. Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag. Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations. Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions. Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.

Benefits: We are pleased to offer to our full-time associates a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contributions Paid holidays Paid vacation Paid sick leave (provided in accordance with applicable law) Employee assistance program (EAP) Educational opportunities / Tuition reimbursement Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law For Employees Based in Washington:8 paid holidays per yearUp to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service Paid Sick & Safe Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, with up to 72 hours of unused time carried over from one anniversary year to the next. For Employees Based in Colorado:8 paid holidays per year; employees working in the City of Denver receive 64 hours of designated holiday time per calendar yearUp to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service6 days or 48 hours of Paid Sick Leave per year, accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked. For Employees Based in California:8 paid holidays per yearUp to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service, capped at 1.5x annual accrual rate; non-supervisory employees working in the City of Los Angeles accrue up to 22 days of Compensated Time Off, based on length of service capped at 192 hours of combined PST and CTO.Paid Sick Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, unused time is carried over from one anniversary year to the next up to a maximum of 80 hours; employees working in the City of Los Angeles are provided 40 hours of Paid Sick Time annually on their anniversary, unused time is not carried over from one anniversary year to the next. Please note that certain benefits described above for associates in Washington, Colorado, and California may vary for associates covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement ("CBA"). For such associates, eligibility for and the terms and conditions of benefits are governed by the applicable CBA and any applicable plan documents, and may differ from the benefits described above. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency, the terms of the applicable CBA and governing plan documents will control, as applicable. The above-referenced benefits do not apply to part-time positions Posting Date This job opening was posted on [insert date] and will remain open for at least 75 days.