Guest Service Representative (Part-time) - Hilton Garden Inn Shreveport

The Hilton Garden Inn Shreveport seeks a positive, service-oriented, energetic and self-motivated Guest Services Representatives to join our wonderful team!

The Guest Services Representative will report to the Guest Service Manager and will work closely with the Front Office team as well as other departments of the hotel. Successful candidates will be welcoming with friendly attitude, be team orientated, be efficient, consistent and a good problem solver.

The hospitality industry is unique in that it requires commitment 24 hours a day. Providing our guests with a great experience and anticipating needs to achieve the best possible service in the most caring and courteous manner so they will want to come back for more.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Check guest in, ensuring proper credit is received, special requests are noted / fulfilled and accurate information is established.
• Communicate with all departments regarding in house VIP’s and any special needs.
• Thoroughly complete all guest transactions.
• Maintain an up to date working knowledge of all hotel amenities as well as any special events.
• Promote and sell special hotel programs, special rate packages, and upgrades when appropriate.
• Interact with team in a professional manner, assisting other departments with necessary information.
• Be knowledgeable of all emergency procedures and Hotel policies.
• Maintain house bank and handle all checks and cash according to Hotel policies and procedures.
• Communicate all pertinent information to Managers and Supervisors.
• Follow set procedures on posting, charges, cashing checks, safe deposits, and refunds.
• Solicit guest feedback via guest surveys.
• Answer the telephone in a professional manner and assist guests with any questions, directions to the property etc.

Minimum Requirements:

1 year of hotel Front Desk experience required- OnQ knowledge preferred

• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong skills in mathematics for basic computations and knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Must be available to work mornings, evenings, weekends, nights and holidays as needed.
• Previous experience preferred.
• Organizational skills including follow-through, problem solving, and communication.
• Ability to stand and walk for hours at a time.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.
• Requires grasping, writing, standing walking, bending,listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
• High school or equivalent education required.
• Must be a team player and demonstrate positive attitude.

Experience:

• Hotel Front Desk: 1 year (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)