Front Desk Agent/Night Auditor

Chicago, IL
Full Time

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SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

 

Arlo Hotels, an independent lifestyle hotel, seeks a dynamic Guest Service Coordinator. Are you passionate about people, driven by purpose, and clever in your approach? If so, keep on reading!! Here at Arlo we strive to create a sense of awe that leaves those we touch wanting more”….. 

 

Responsible for welcoming and assisting in setting the tone for a guest’s experience through the process of checking in and out of the hotel, receiving payment, correcting account and reservation discrepancies, creating and canceling reservations, acting as a switchboard relief and providing luggage assistance; assisting with valet parking and summoning cabs.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES:

 

  • Always treat guests with courtesy and respect in a variety of situations
  • Honesty & Integrity
  • Connecting with guests daily provides exceptional customer service and creates memorable experiences
  • Responds to guest complaints promptly and professionally.
  • Reports guest concerns or comments to the Front Desk Supervisor/Duty Manager
  • Establishes and develops long-term customer relationships providing value and profitability
  • Enhances our guests’ stay by creating an inviting atmosphere
  • Coordinates and multi-tasks job duties in an active environment
  • Assists with summoning the third-party valet service to park guests’ vehicles.
  • Assists with summoning cabs for guests and clients.
  • Maintains eye contact with guests
  • Usage of Guest name during conversation

 

 

SPECIFIC DUTIES

 

Greetings and Welcoming Guests

  • Always greets guests in a friendly manner.
  • Speaks in clear and discreet sentences.
  • Positions self at the main entrance to open and hold the door for all guests entering and leaving the building.
  • Opens vehicle doors and greets guests.
  • Uses the guest’s name whenever possible and maintains a professional demeanor at all times.

 

 

Check-In and Out Services

  • Assists guests with kiosk check-in.
  • Enters information such as arrival alerts and messages.
  • Corrects inaccuracies and discrepancies on guest accounts.
  • Posts charge to guest accounts.
  • Completes daily high-balance checks.
  • Checks groups and tours in and out.
  • Confidently sells the hotel to prospective guests by showing familiarity with guest rooms, facilities and amenities. 
  • Updates all guest profiles with correct billing information, preferences, special requests, etc.

 

Luggage Assistance

  • Assist arriving guests with luggage upon entering and exiting the building.
  • Escort guests to their rooms and handle luggage.
  • Secure and store luggage for guests.
  • Retrieve luggage for departing guests.
  • Lifts luggage and uses bell carts to assist guests.

 

 

Arrivals and Room Moves

  • Escort guests to their rooms with luggage.
  • Familiarize guests with in-room facilities, TV, Thermostat, lighting, and features in the room.  
  • Conduct guest orientation of outlets, fitness center, general area attractions, etc.
  • Coordinate with the Front Desk regarding room moves. 

               

Guest Interaction

  • Maintains good posture when interacting and greeting guests.
  • Assists and coordinates with the Front Desk for any special requests.
  • Familiarizes themselves with all VIPs and Arrivals
  • Assists with guest requests, errands, deliveries, etc.

 

General Store

  • General Store maintenance
  • Conduct sales within the General Store
  • Understand the product within the General Store and have the ability to speak to the product
  • Report inventory monthly on all stock/product

 

               

Guest Services Responsibilities

  • Reports any guest concerns or comments to the Director of Front Office and Front Office Managers/ Supervisor(s)
  • Provides Concierge services to guests.
  • Investigate guest charges to resolve guest complaints.
  • Checks messages and mail.
  • Books guest reservations for individuals via telephone, walk-in, email or fax from within the hotel in accordance with hotel standards and reservation scripts.
  • Up-sell rooms where possible according to established procedures to maximize revenues.
  • Assists with guest luggage to and from the room when needed.
  • Deliver packages (mail, faxes etc.) to the guest room when needed.
  • Assists in calling and retrieving cabs for guests upon request.
  • Any other requests of duties from management.

 

Reconciliation

  • Balance cash daily.
  • Deposit received cash in safe and return personal and/ or individual floating bank to issued safety deposit box.
  • Ensure all billing and paperwork is done in accordance with Accounting standards.
  • Proper handling of sensitive and confidential guest material and information understood and held professionally.

 

Cash Handling

  • Accept advance deposits for guests and post the advance to guests' accounts.
  • Makes changes and balances the personal and/or individual floating bank.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

 Minimum of Hospitality, Retail or Services industries experience preferred

  • Must be able to stand for periods (Up to 6 hours)
  • Efficient in Computer and Typing Skills.
  • Ability to lift 50lbs
  • Open Availability to work Days, Over-Nights, Weekends and Holidays

 

 

 

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